--- title: Two-Way Voice Translation for Live Conversations — SalamAI url: https://salam.cosinechat.com/two-way --- [SalamAI /](https://salam.cosinechat.com/) Two-Way Voice Translation for Live Conversations # Two-way conversation translation: Two languages. One easy conversation. SalamAI translates a conversation between two people in both directions. Each person speaks normally and hears the other in their own language. Use headsets, paired phones or one shared microphone. [Open the console→](https://salam-console.cosinechat.com/) In short ## What is two-way conversation translation? Updated 26 October 2026 Two-way translation lets two people who don’t share a language talk normally. SalamAI runs one translation direction for each person: each speaks in their own language and hears the other in theirs. Set it up with separate headsets, pair one or both people’s phones with the host console, or share one microphone with Hold to speak, where each person takes a turn. It works well at reception desks, service counters and one-to-one meetings. Usage is counted separately for each direction. For clinical decisions, legal matters or consent, use a qualified interpreter instead. ### Which two-way setup should you choose? Pick the setup that suits the place. Separate headsets give each person clear audio and work well at a fixed desk. Pairing phones through Participant Companion lets one or both people use their own phone to speak and listen, which helps when they cannot share a headset. A shared microphone with Hold to speak is the simplest: each person holds to talk, waits for the translation to finish, then hands over. Whatever you choose, test both languages with real voices, keep background noise low, and remember that each direction counts as separate usage. ### Where does two-way translation work best? Two-way translation suits short, practical conversations between two people: a reception desk, a government counter, a help desk at an event, a meeting with a visiting buyer or a one-to-one interview. Each person speaks in turn and hears the other in their own language. Keep sentences short and wait for each translation to finish before replying, because AI processing adds a short delay. If counters need to run all day at an event, use translation stations in a campaign, where each counter gets its own private access. For clinical decisions, legal matters or consent, book a qualified interpreter instead. Read next [Event translation stations →](https://salam.cosinechat.com/campaigns) [Live translation use cases →](https://salam.cosinechat.com/use-cases) How two-way translation works ## Each person hears the other in their language. Speaker A · English “It’s good to meet you.” “Senang bertemu dengan Anda.” ⇄ Speaker B · Indonesian “Senang bertemu Anda juga.” “It’s good to meet you too.” Illustrative conversation. Actual wording and timing depend on the selected engine. 01 ### Translate in both directions Use separate microphone inputs for both people. Choose hands-free or Hold to speak. End Speech Mode lets the translation finish after each speaking turn. 02 ### Share a microphone when you need to Both people can use one microphone with Hold to speak and End Speech Mode. They take turns, and can use separate headphones. 03 ### Share one phone Each language gets a large speaking button. Hold your button, speak, then release it to hear the translation. Keep the page open and test the phone audio first. 04 ### Choose each person’s language Speaking controls use each person’s language where supported. You can select languages yourself or use optional language detection. Detection sends a short audio sample for processing. Participant Companion ## Use phones as microphones and earpieces. Either person can replace their console microphone and earpiece with a QR-paired phone. The host console still runs the translation. ### Person A Phone or console devices → ### Host console Two translation directions → ### Person B Phone or console devices 01 ### Mix phones and local devices Pair one side or both. A phone supplies its microphone and receives translated audio and captions; a text-only policy can limit incoming output to captions. 02 ### Test both microphones and headphones Use the pre-start headset checks, input warnings and separate level meters to check each participant. The phone or host can control speaking turns; hands-free mode needs suitable separate inputs. 03 ### Reuse or remove a phone pairing A phone pairing can remain after a page refresh or sign-out. Remove or replace it when you finish using it. Revoking the account also ends the pairing. ### Availability and usage Your administrator must enable Participant Companion. Two-way translation uses two directions, each counted separately. Phone and Bluetooth audio depend on the browser and device. Common questions ## Conversation translation questions ### Can two people share one microphone? Yes, where the shared-microphone option is enabled. Use Hold to speak with End Speech Mode. Each person takes a turn, then waits for the translation to finish. Separate headphones can still be used. ### Can each person use their own phone? Yes, if Participant Companion is enabled. Pair one or both phones with the host console. A paired phone sends microphone audio and receives translation. This is different from an audience listening link. ### Does two-way translation count as one session? It uses two translation directions, one for each person. Usage is counted separately for each direction. [See how translation is billed](https://salam.cosinechat.com/pricing) . --- SalamAI is a product of Ordinexis Sdn Bhd. Contact: hey@ordinexis.com