Transcription quality starts before the model does. Cleaner audio means fewer retries, less manual cleanup, and faster results.

Record Like You Mean It

• Get closer to the microphone (distance matters more than “fancy” gear).
• Avoid rooms with strong echo. Soft surfaces (curtains, rugs) help.
• If possible, use a dedicated mic or wired earbuds instead of speakerphone.
• Record in a consistent format (MP3 or WAV) and avoid heavy compression.

Control Noise at the Source

• Turn off fans and HVAC when possible.
• Keep laptops away from the mic (keyboard noise is real).
• Ask speakers to pause before switching topics instead of talking over each other.

Before Uploading to Scriptie

• Trim long silences if your file is mostly dead air.
• Split multi-hour recordings into smaller chunks if you want faster feedback loops.
• Pick the correct language in Scriptie for each file.