Meeting Interpretation Volume Swap, from interpretation.tools, is a Chrome extension for interpreters using two browser tabs for a single event. It swaps which tab plays at full volume and which plays quietly with a single click or a global hotkey, plus an adjustable monitor slider to set background audio level. The extension uses automatic tab-role detection and toolbar badges, targeting conference interpreters and multilingual meeting participants who need fast, hands-free audio control.

It addresses the specific two-tab workflow used in professional interpretation

The extension is built for the scenario where a participant opens the floor audio and an interpreted feed in separate tabs, a common setup in remote simultaneous interpretation. By focusing on that single workflow, the tool reduces the manual juggling of audio streams that occurs when both tabs play at comparable volumes, making the user's attention easier to maintain during fast exchanges.

Local processing and Chromium compatibility keep behavior predictable

All processing happens locally in the browser and the extension makes no network requests, which constrains operations to the user's machine rather than external servers. It runs on Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Vivaldi, so the same tab-based switching model applies across those desktop environments without extra browser configuration.

Designed to limit data exposure and avoid audio capture

The extension does not request microphone permissions, it does not record or transcribe audio, and it states no network activity for processing. Those design choices reduce the extension's surface for data-sharing concerns in sensitive meeting contexts and make it suitable for corporate or governmental environments that restrict invasive permissions.

Practical controls support hands-free operation during live sessions

Hands-free use is enabled by a global hotkey (Alt/Option+Shift+S) and a monitor volume slider settable from 0 to 100 percent, with a default monitor level of 5 percent. Automatic role detection scans tab titles for keywords and the toolbar shows M or I badges to indicate which stream is loud, helping interpreters confirm routing without opening a popup. Simple setup and consistent tab naming improve reliability in live events.

A focused utility that fits interpreters who run dual-tab audio sessions

This extension is a pragmatic choice for professional interpreters and multilingual meeting operators who join the same event in two browser tabs, offering a narrowly targeted way to control which feed dominates. Expect a short adjustment to tab naming and layout; once arranged, the tool reduces manual audio switching. It suits organized, tab-based meeting workflows rather than general-purpose browsing needs.