Tips for Better Audio Recording Quality

The accuracy of your transcription is directly related to the quality of your audio recording. Follow these tips to get the best results from TransAudio.

Choose the Right Environment

• Select a quiet location with minimal background noise
• Avoid rooms with hard surfaces that create echo
• Turn off fans, air conditioners, or other noisy equipment
• Close windows to block outside noise
• Consider using a dedicated meeting room with acoustic treatment

Use Proper Recording Equipment

• For individual recordings, use a decent headset or external microphone
• For meetings, use conference microphones designed to capture multiple speakers
• Position microphones close to speakers when possible
• Test your equipment before important recordings
• Consider using a pop filter for clearer consonant sounds

Recording Techniques

• Ask speakers to talk clearly and at a moderate pace
• Introduce speakers before they talk for easier identification
• Avoid multiple people speaking simultaneously
• For remote meetings, request participants to mute when not speaking
• Consider recording in a higher bit rate for better audio quality

File Preparation

• Trim unnecessary silence from the beginning and end
• Split very long recordings into manageable segments
• Save files in MP3 format at 128kbps or higher
• Check file size is under the 8MB limit for TransAudio's standard processing

By following these guidelines, you'll significantly improve the accuracy of your transcriptions and get more value from the TransAudio service.