Live recording to text
Use your microphone in SpeakMate to capture meetings, interviews, and voice notes, then send audio for AI transcription with languages and optional speaker labels. No file upload required to get started.
In-app capture
Record · Pause · Stop
When you finish, choose transcription language and run the same pipeline as uploaded audio: timestamps, speaker options when enabled, and exports from your Files area.
What you get with Live Recording
One flow from microphone to transcript, next to file upload transcription and text to audio in SpeakMate.
- Browser-based recorder with pause, resume, and stop
- Preview playback before you send audio for transcription
- Language selection and optional speaker detection
- Same AI transcription quality as uploaded MP3, WAV, and WebM
From microphone to transcript
Three steps in the dashboard: connect your mic, record your session, then transcribe with SpeakMate AI.
Allow your microphone
Open Live Recording in your dashboard and grant browser access so SpeakMate can capture clean audio from your device.
Record in real time
Start, pause, and stop as needed. Ideal for meetings, notes, interviews, and dictation without uploading a file first.
Transcribe when ready
Choose language and optional speaker detection, then run the same AI transcription pipeline as file uploads.
Why use Live Recording
When you do not have a file yet, record first and transcribe second, all inside SpeakMate.
Built for live sessions
Capture voice as it happens, then turn it into searchable text and summaries alongside your uploaded files.
100+ languages
Pick the transcription language that matches your recording for accurate results across global teams.
Same secure workflow
Encryption in transit and processing practices aligned with the rest of SpeakMate, so sensitive conversations stay protected.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about recording from your microphone and transcribing in SpeakMate.
Where do I use Live Recording?
Create a free SpeakMate account, sign in, and choose Live Recording from the sidebar. You need a modern browser with microphone permission.
Is Live Recording the same as uploading an audio file?
You get the same transcription and export options after recording. Upload is best for existing files; Live Recording is best when you want to capture audio directly in the app.
Can I pause or redo a take?
You can pause and resume while recording, then stop when finished. If you need a new take, delete the clip and record again before transcribing.
How is this different from Audio Recording?
They open the same in-app recorder. Live Recording and Audio Recording are two sidebar links so you can choose the label you prefer.
Is my audio stored securely?
SpeakMate follows the same security practices as file transcription: encrypted handling and controls designed for team and compliance use cases.