Live Recording

Last updated: 6/29/2025

Transcrib's live recording feature lets you record audio directly in your browser and get accurate transcriptions with speaker identification. Perfect for meetings, interviews, lectures, and any situation where you need professional transcription results.

How Live Recording Works
1

Start Recording

Click the microphone button to begin recording. Choose from available audio devices and ensure you have the right permissions.

2

Record Your Audio

Speak clearly into your microphone while the system captures high-quality audio. You can see the recording duration and audio levels during recording.

3

Stop & Process

Click stop to end recording. Your audio is then processed to generate accurate transcriptions with speaker identification and timestamps.

4

Get Your Results

Download transcriptions as PDF, copy text, or save to cloud storage. You can also generate summaries and export in various formats.

Key Features

Multi-Microphone Support

Choose from available audio devices and switch between microphones during your session

Precise Timestamps

Every word and sentence comes with exact timing for easy navigation and reference

Speaker Identification

Automatically identify and label different speakers in your recordings for clear attribution

Smart Summaries

Generate concise summaries of your recordings to quickly capture key points and insights

Secure Processing

Your audio and transcriptions are processed securely with optional encryption for privacy

Cloud Storage

Save your recordings and transcriptions to the cloud for easy access and backup

Recording Options

Audio Settings

Microphone Selection
  • • Automatic detection of available devices
  • • Easy switching between microphones
  • • Permission management
  • • Audio quality optimization
Recording Quality
  • • High-quality audio capture
  • • Background noise reduction
  • • Professional audio processing
  • • Multiple format support

Processing Options

Speaker Detection
  • • Enable/disable speaker identification
  • • Support for multiple speakers
  • • Automatic speaker labeling
  • • Custom speaker names
Note-taking Mode
  • • Simplified transcription
  • • No speaker labels
  • • Faster processing
  • • Lower cost per minute
Cost & Usage Tracking

Transparent Pricing

Get clear cost estimates before processing and see exactly what you're paying for.

Usage Monitoring

Track your recording duration, processing time, and credit usage during processing.

Detailed Breakdown

See exactly what each part of the process costs, from transcription to speaker identification.

Export & Storage Options

Export Formats

  • • PDF with timestamps and speaker labels
  • • Plain text for easy copying
  • • JSON with detailed metadata
  • • Audio file download (WAV format)

Storage Options

  • • Local browser storage
  • • Cloud storage integration
  • • Automatic backup
  • • Secure encrypted storage
Best Practices

Recording Setup

  • • Use a good quality microphone for better results
  • • Minimize background noise and echo
  • • Ensure stable internet connection for processing
  • • Test your microphone before important recordings

Getting Better Results

  • • Enable speaker identification for multi-speaker content
  • • Use note-taking mode for single-speaker recordings
  • • Generate summaries for long recordings
  • • Save important recordings to cloud storage

Managing Costs

  • • Check cost estimates before processing
  • • Use note-taking mode to reduce costs
  • • Enable auto-download to avoid re-processing
  • • Review your usage patterns regularly