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EN → 中文 · 日本語 · 한국어
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Prof. Chen 0:00Okay, so today we're covering the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. It connects differentiation and integration in one elegant result.
🇩🇪 Heute behandeln wir den Hauptsatz der Differential- und Integralrechnung.
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Student 0:53Could you explain how the Riemann sum connects to integration at the limit?
🇯🇵 リーマン和が極限でどのように積分と関係するのか説明していただけますか？
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Prof. Chen 1:21LIVE4:32
19:16
Quick Answer
What is live transcribe?
Live transcribe is real-time speech-to-text transcription that updates on screen as audio is spoken. AskSia is a live transcribe tool that captures audio from your microphone or any browser tab and converts it into written text instantly. The transcript appears at sub-100ms latency with up to 10 speakers labeled automatically, translates into more than 40 languages in real time, and exports as TXT, DOCX, or SRT subtitles when the session ends. Unlimited live transcription sessions are included on the free plan with no duration limits and no credit card required.
2M+
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40+
languages supported
<0.1s
transcription latency
95%+
accuracy on clear audio
Why AskSia
What makes AskSia the best tool to live transcribe audio.
Most live transcription tools work only with your microphone or only with specific meeting platforms. AskSia works with both your mic and any browser tab, so one tool covers in-person and online audio.
Microphone or Browser Tab
Record directly from your microphone for in-person lectures, interviews, and meetings. Or capture audio from any browser tab to live transcribe Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, Teams, YouTube, or any other audio playing on your computer. No extension or integration needed.
Mic or Browser Tab capture
40+ languages, translated live
AskSia detects the source language automatically and can translate the transcript in real time. Read the original audio and a translated version side by side on screen as words are spoken, in any of more than 40 supported languages.
Real-time translation
Ask the transcript while it builds
The AI assistant Sia sits next to the live transcript and updates as new text arrives. Ask for a running summary, search for when a topic was first mentioned, or pull quotes from the session, all while the recording is still going.
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How It Works
How to live transcribe in three steps.
Step 01
Choose Microphone or Browser Tab
Pick Microphone to record an in-person lecture, interview, or meeting. Pick Browser Tab to capture audio from Zoom, Google Meet, YouTube, or any other tab playing audio on your computer.
Audio Source
Microphone
Live audio around you
Browser Tab
Zoom, YouTube, Meet
Upload File
MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A...
Step 02
Set languages and hit record
AskSia detects the source language automatically. Choose any target language for real-time translation. Hit record and the transcript starts building on screen instantly with speaker labels.
Language Settings
Source
English (US) ▾
Translate
中文 (简体) ▾
Speakers
Auto-detect ▾
Start Transcribing →
Step 03
Read, ask, export
The live transcript updates at sub-100ms latency as audio is spoken. Search for a phrase, ask Sia for a running summary, or export the session as TXT, DOCX, SRT, or send to Google Docs when finished.
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Prof. Smith"...the Fundamental Theorem connects differentiation and integration..."
🇨🇳 微积分基本定理将微分与积分联系起来...
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Student"Could you explain the Riemann sum convergence?"
🇨🇳 您能解释黎曼和的收敛性吗？
Available On
Live transcribe on web and mobile.
Record in person on your phone or capture online audio from your laptop. Same instant text, both ways.
🖥 Web App
Best for online meetings and lectures
On the web, AskSia can capture audio from your microphone or any browser tab. The live transcript builds on the left while the AI chat sits on the right. Great for Zoom calls, Google Meet, online lectures, and YouTube videos you want to follow along with text.
Live transcribe from your microphone
Capture audio from any browser tab (Zoom, Meet, YouTube)
Side-panel AI chat over the live transcript
Export to TXT, DOCX, SRT, or Google Docs
Summarize key ideas
Create quiz
Export notes
📱 Mobile App
Record lectures and meetings on the go
Open the app, hit record, and AskSia live transcribes from your phone's microphone in real time. The transcript builds on your screen instantly and syncs to your Web App library when the session ends.
One-tap live microphone recording on iOS and Android
Real-time text with speaker labels on your lock screen
Auto-sync with your Web App library
Offline reading for saved transcripts
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ProfessorThe lecture is being captured...
中文翻译同步显示...
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StudentCan you repeat the definition?
Use Cases
What people live transcribe with AskSia.
In-person lectures and seminars
Set your phone or laptop on the desk, hit record, and AskSia live transcribes the lecture in real time. Read along as the professor speaks, search the transcript for a concept, and export it when class ends.
In-person lectures
Zoom and Google Meet calls
Use Browser Tab capture to live transcribe any Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, or Teams call. The transcript updates on screen as people speak, with individual speaker labels and the option to translate in real time.
Zoom, Meet, Webex, Teams
Interviews and research sessions
Record an in-person or phone interview from your microphone and AskSia live transcribes the conversation with speaker labels. Search the transcript as it builds or export the full session when finished.
Interviews, research
YouTube and online videos
Use Browser Tab capture to live transcribe any YouTube video, online course, or lecture playing in another tab. The live transcript updates on screen as the video plays, ready to search, translate, or export.
YouTube, online videos
Study groups and discussions
Record a study group session or group discussion and AskSia live transcribes every speaker in real time. Search the transcript for a topic or export it for everyone to review later.
Study groups, discussions
Foreign-language audio
Live transcribe a lecture or meeting in a foreign language and read the translated text on screen in real time. AskSia detects the source language and translates it into English or any of more than 40 other languages as words are spoken.
40+ languages, live translation
Compare
AskSia vs. traditional
transcription tools.
Most transcription tools are built for meetings. AskSia is built for how students actually learn: bilingual, fast-moving, context-heavy.
| Feature | AskSia Transcribe | Standard Transcription Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time latency | ✓ <0.1s | ~2–5s delay |
| Simultaneous multi-language translation | ✓ 40+ languages, live | Post-processing only |
| Built-in AI chat during recording | ✓ Ask anything while live | Not available |
| Auto speaker identification | ✓ Up to 10 speakers | 2–5 speakers, often inaccurate |
| Bilingual / code-switching support | ✓ Mid-sentence detection | Single language only |
| Academic vocabulary accuracy | ✓ Context-aware | Generic dictionary |
| Auto-generate quizzes and flashcards | ✓ One-tap from any transcript | Export only |
| Browser Tab capture | ✓ No extension needed | Extension or integration required |
| Free to start | ✓ 30 min/file, unlimited sessions | Time-limited trial |
FAQ
Common questions about live transcribe.
What is live transcribe?
Live transcribe is real-time speech-to-text transcription that updates on screen as audio is spoken. AskSia is a live transcribe tool that captures audio from your microphone or any browser tab and converts it into written text instantly, with sub-100ms latency. The transcript includes timestamps, speaker labels, and the option to translate into more than 40 languages in real time.
How do I use live transcribe on AskSia?
Open AskSia, choose Microphone to record live audio in person or Browser Tab to capture audio from Zoom, Google Meet, YouTube, or any other tab on your computer. Hit record and the transcript appears on screen in real time as words are spoken. The transcript is searchable, translatable, and exportable as TXT, DOCX, or SRT subtitles.
Can I live transcribe a Zoom or Google Meet call?
Yes. AskSia's Browser Tab capture lets you select any tab playing audio on your computer, including Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, Microsoft Teams, and YouTube. The live transcript builds on screen in real time with speaker labels, and you can export it when the call ends. No Zoom or Meet integration is needed.
How accurate is live transcribe on AskSia?
On clear audio, AskSia's live transcription reaches 95 percent or higher accuracy. The transcript updates at sub-100ms latency, which means text appears almost instantly as words are spoken. The model uses context to correctly transcribe technical vocabulary, names, and academic terms in real time.
Can I live transcribe in multiple languages?
Yes. AskSia live transcribes in more than 40 languages and detects the source language automatically. You can also run a real-time translation at the same time, so the original transcript and a translated version appear side by side on screen as audio is spoken.
Is live transcribe free on AskSia?
Yes. Live transcription is free on AskSia with no session duration limits and no credit card required. You can record unlimited live sessions from your microphone or browser tab. AskSia Pro and AskSia Super unlock higher-accuracy tiers, Google Docs export, and the full AI study companion.
Does live transcribe work on mobile?
Yes. The AskSia mobile app on iOS and Android supports live transcription from your phone's microphone. Hit record in the app and the transcript builds on screen in real time as you speak. The session syncs to your Web App library automatically when finished.
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