Optimize transcription
Sally’s transcription accuracy depends on the quality of the audio it receives.
To ensure the best possible results, please follow these best practices before and during your meetings.
If you experience issues with a transcript, check if the following points were met before reporting a problem.
1. Use a quality microphone
Poor or distant audio input makes it harder for Sally to recognize speech correctly.
Use a headset or an external microphone instead of your laptop’s built-in mic.
Keep the microphone close to your mouth (about 5–10 inches / 15–25 cm) for clearer audio.
2. Minimize background noise
Loud environments or background sounds can distort the audio and reduce accuracy.
Choose a quiet meeting space, close windows, and mute yourself when not speaking.
If background noise is unavoidable, consider using noise-canceling headphones.
3. Avoid echo and reverb
Hard surfaces and large empty rooms can cause echoes that make speech less clear.
Hold meetings in rooms with carpets, curtains, or soft furniture to absorb sound.
Avoid speaking too far from the microphone in large rooms.
4. Speak clearly and at a steady pace
Fast or unclear speech can cause transcription errors.
Articulate words clearly and avoid speaking over others.
Pause briefly between sentences so Sally can separate speech segments accurately.
5. Avoid talking over each other
When multiple people speak at the same time, Sally may have difficulty distinguishing between speakers.
Encourage participants to take turns speaking whenever possible.
If interruptions happen, allow one person to finish before the next begins.
6. Avoid switching languages during a meeting
Sally transcribes in one detected language per transcript. Switching languages mid-meeting can cause errors.
If your meeting involves multiple languages, consider creating separate meetings or separate recordings for each language.
7. Keep participants identifiable
Overlapping voices make it harder to assign the right text to the right speaker.
If using a multi-microphone setup, make sure each speaker’s mic is properly configured and named in your conferencing tool.
8. Test your setup before important meetings
Many audio problems can be prevented with a quick test.
Run a short test call with your chosen meeting platform to check audio quality and microphone levels before starting.