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AskSia records and transcribes audio in real time at sub-100ms latency. Hit record on the web app or the iOS and Android mobile app to capture lectures, meetings, interviews, and dictation directly from your microphone, or capture audio from any browser tab to record and transcribe Zoom, Google Meet, and YouTube on the fly. The transcript updates as words are spoken, with speaker labels and optional translation in 40+ languages. The original recording is saved alongside. Free to start.
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Transcribing
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
How do you record and transcribe audio at the same time?
To record and transcribe audio at the same time, you open AskSia on the web or in the mobile app, pick Microphone or Browser Tab, and hit record. AskSia uses AI speech recognition to convert the audio into accurate written text in real time, with sub-100ms latency, while also saving the original recording. The transcript includes timestamps and up to 10 speaker labels, supports simultaneous translation in more than 40 languages, and exports as TXT, DOCX, SRT subtitles, or Google Docs. Live record-and-transcribe sessions are unlimited on the free plan, useful for daily lectures, meetings, and study sessions.
2M+
students using AskSia
40+
languages supported
<0.1s
transcription latency
95%+
accuracy on clear audio
Why AskSia
What makes AskSia a strong record-and-transcribe tool.
Most voice recorder apps record audio but leave you to transcribe it later. Most transcription apps need an upload first. AskSia does both at once: records the audio, transcribes it in real time, and keeps both for you.
Microphone and browser tab in one tool
Record in-person lectures, meetings, and interviews from your phone or laptop microphone. Or capture online audio from any browser tab, useful for Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, Teams, and YouTube sessions.
Mic plus browser tab
Speaker labels for the whole recording
Up to 10 distinct speakers identified automatically, color-coded and timestamped. Rename them after the session, for example 'Professor', 'Student A', or 'Manager', and the change applies to the entire transcript.
Up to 10 speakers, renameable
40+ languages, with translation
AskSia detects the source language automatically and can run a real-time translation alongside the transcript in more than 40 languages. Useful for international students, multilingual classrooms, and global teams.
Auto-detect plus translate
How It Works
Record and transcribe in three steps.
Step 01
Choose Microphone or Browser Tab
Pick Microphone to record an in-person lecture, meeting, interview, or dictation. Pick Browser Tab to capture audio from a Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, Teams, or YouTube tab playing 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 with speaker labels.
Language Settings
Source
English (US) ▾
Translate
中文 (简体) ▾
Speakers
Auto-detect ▾
Start Transcribing →
Step 03
Read, ask, export
The transcript updates at sub-100ms latency as audio is spoken. Ask Sia for a running summary, search for a phrase, 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
Record and transcribe on every device.
Record on your phone, capture browser audio on your laptop, or use AskSia on both. The library syncs everywhere.
🖥 Web App
Best for live calls and big rooms
On the web, AskSia opens as a split panel. Record from your microphone, capture audio from any browser tab, and the transcript builds on the left while the AI chat sits on the right. Useful for hybrid lectures, conference rooms with a laptop on the table, and online meetings.
Microphone recording with real-time text
Browser tab capture for 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
One-tap live recording in your pocket
Open the AskSia app, hit record, and the transcript builds in real time on your phone. Useful for lectures with no laptop, voice memos on a walk, or interviews captured in the moment. Sessions sync to your Web App library when you sit back down.
One-tap live recording on iOS and Android
Real-time text on the 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 record and transcribe with AskSia.
In-person lectures and seminars
Set your phone or laptop on the desk, hit record, and AskSia captures the lecture in real time. Read along as the professor speaks, search the transcript for a concept, and study from the result with flashcards or summaries from the AI assistant.
Lectures and seminars
Online meetings and classes
Capture Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, Teams, and other online sessions through Browser Tab. Useful for daily standups, online classes, group projects, and remote interviews.
Online meetings and classes
Interviews and qualitative research
Researchers, journalists, and hiring teams record interviews live with AskSia for an instant transcript with timestamps and speaker labels, ready to quote, code, or analyze.
Interviews and research
Voice memos and dictation
Hit record in the AskSia app and dictate a thought, an outline, a meeting recap, or a list of action items. The transcript builds in real time, useful for writers, founders, doctors, and anyone who thinks faster than they can type.
Voice memos and dictation
Study group sessions and review
Record a study group, problem-solving session, or office hours visit, and turn the discussion into a searchable transcript. Ask the AI assistant for a topic outline or a list of key takeaways for everyone in the group.
Study groups and office hours
Multilingual conversations
Live record and transcribe a Mandarin lecture or a Spanish team meeting, and AskSia translates the transcript into English or any of more than 40 other languages, side by side with the original.
40+ languages, side by side
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 record and transcribe.
How do I record and transcribe audio at the same time?
Open AskSia on the web or in the mobile app, choose Microphone to record live in-person audio or Browser Tab to capture audio from Zoom, Google Meet, or YouTube, and hit record. The transcript builds on screen in real time at sub-100ms latency, with timestamps, speaker labels, and an optional translation in more than 40 languages. AskSia saves both the recording and the transcript so you can revisit either later.
Does AskSia keep the original recording too?
Yes. AskSia saves the original recording alongside the transcript in your library, so you can listen back to a specific moment, share the recording with classmates or colleagues, or re-export the audio later. Both the audio and the transcript stay private to your account unless you choose to share them.
Can I record and transcribe lectures and meetings?
Yes. Lectures, meetings, interviews, and study sessions are some of the most common reasons people use record-and-transcribe. Set your phone or laptop microphone in the room or join a Zoom or Teams call, hit record in AskSia, and the transcript builds with speaker labels in real time. The AI assistant can produce summaries, action items, or flashcards from the session.
How accurate is AskSia at recording and transcribing live?
On clear audio, AskSia reaches 95 percent or higher accuracy. The transcript updates at sub-100ms latency, which means text appears almost instantly as words are spoken. Accuracy depends on microphone quality, background noise, accents, and how many speakers overlap. The model uses context, which helps it correctly transcribe technical vocabulary and names in real time.
Can I record and transcribe in multiple languages?
Yes. AskSia records and 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. Useful for international students, multilingual classrooms, and global teams.
Is record-and-transcribe free on AskSia?
Yes. AskSia is free to start. Live record-and-transcribe sessions from your microphone or browser tab are unlimited on the free plan, with no per-session duration cap. AskSia Pro and AskSia Super unlock higher-accuracy tiers, Google Docs export, longer uploaded files, and the full AI study companion.
Does record-and-transcribe work on mobile?
Yes. The AskSia mobile app on iOS and Android supports one-tap live recording with real-time transcription. Hit record in the app and the transcript builds on screen as you speak. The session syncs to your Web App library automatically when finished, ready to read on a laptop or share with classmates and colleagues.
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