[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":4},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-doc:docs\u002Ffile-transcription:en":3},"# File Transcription\n\nLansonAI's file transcription service converts your audio files into accurate, searchable text using advanced AI models.\n\n## Overview\n\nFile transcription is an asynchronous process where you upload an audio file and receive a complete transcription after processing. This is ideal for:\n\n- **Podcast episodes**\n- **Interview recordings**\n- **Meeting recordings**\n- **Lectures and presentations**\n- **Voice memos and notes**\n\n## How It Works\n\n### The Transcription Pipeline\n\n1. **File Upload**\n   - You upload your audio file\n   - File is validated and stored securely\n\n2. **Queue Management**\n   - File enters processing queue\n   - Position depends on system load\n\n3. **AI Processing**\n   - Advanced speech recognition models analyze audio\n   - Audio is segmented intelligently\n   - Text is generated with timestamps\n\n4. **Post-Processing**\n   - Speaker diarization (if applicable)\n   - Punctuation and formatting\n   - Confidence scoring\n\n5. **Delivery**\n   - Results available in dashboard\n   - Notification sent on completion\n\n## Supported Features\n\n### Audio Analysis\n\n- **Automatic language detection**\n- **Multiple language support**\n- **Accent recognition**\n- **Background noise filtering**\n\n### Speaker Identification\n\n- **Speaker diarization**: Automatically detect different speakers\n- **Speaker labeling**: Assign names to speakers\n- **Speaker tracking**: Maintain consistency across segments\n\n### Output Quality\n\n- **High accuracy**: 85-98% depending on audio quality\n- **Punctuation**: Automatic sentence structure\n- **Timestamps**: Precise timing for each segment\n- **Formatting**: Organized into readable paragraphs\n\n## Audio Quality Guidelines\n\n### Best Results\n\nFor optimal transcription accuracy:\n\n**Recording Environment:**\n- Quiet location with minimal background noise\n- Controlled acoustics (avoid echoing rooms)\n- Stable recording setup\n\n**Equipment:**\n- Good quality microphone\n- Proper microphone placement (6-12 inches from mouth)\n- Pop filter to reduce plosives\n\n**Recording Settings:**\n- Sample rate: 44.1 kHz or higher\n- Bit depth: 16-bit or higher\n- Mono or stereo (mono preferred for speech)\n\n**Speech Quality:**\n- Clear articulation\n- Consistent speaking volume\n- Natural speaking pace (not too fast)\n- Minimal overlapping speech\n\n### Common Issues to Avoid\n\n**Audio Problems:**\n- Heavy background noise (traffic, fans, crowd)\n- Music playing during speech\n- Multiple simultaneous speakers\n- Poor microphone quality\n- Excessive echo or reverb\n\n**Recording Problems:**\n- Too quiet (low volume)\n- Clipping (too loud, causing distortion)\n- Inconsistent volume levels\n- Sudden loud noises\n\n## Processing Times\n\n### Estimated Duration\n\nFile processing typically takes:\n\n| Audio Length | Processing Time |\n|--------------|-----------------|\n| 1-5 minutes | 1-2 minutes |\n| 5-15 minutes | 2-5 minutes |\n| 15-30 minutes | 5-10 minutes |\n| 30-60 minutes | 10-20 minutes |\n| 60+ minutes | 20-30 minutes |\n\n**Factors affecting processing time:**\n- Audio file length\n- Audio quality and complexity\n- Number of speakers\n- System load and queue position\n- Selected AI model\n\n## AI Models\n\nLansonAI uses state-of-the-art speech recognition models:\n\n### Model Options\n\n**Standard Model (Default)**\n- Balanced accuracy and speed\n- Best for general use cases\n- Supports multiple languages\n- Good with various accents\n\n**Premium Model (Higher Accuracy)**\n- Maximum accuracy\n- Better with technical terminology\n- Superior noise handling\n- Longer processing time\n\n### Language Support\n\nSupported languages include:\n- English (US, UK, AU)\n- Spanish\n- French\n- German\n- Italian\n- Portuguese\n- Chinese (Mandarin)\n- Japanese\n- Korean\n- And many more...\n\n## Advanced Options\n\n### Custom Vocabulary\n\nAdd specific terms for better recognition:\n\n- **Technical terms**: Industry-specific jargon\n- **Names**: Person names, company names\n- **Acronyms**: Uncommon abbreviations\n- **Proper nouns**: Places, brands\n\n### Formatting Preferences\n\nCustomize output format:\n\n- **Timestamps**: Include or exclude\n- **Speaker labels**: Enable or disable\n- **Paragraph breaks**: Automatic or manual\n- **Punctuation style**: Customize rules\n\n### Processing Options\n\n- **Speaker diarization**: Identify different speakers\n- **Noise reduction**: Enhanced cleaning for noisy audio\n- **Profanity filter**: Option to censor explicit language\n- **Punctuation**: Automatic or minimal\n\n## Usage and Costs\n\n### Credit System\n\nFile transcription uses credits based on:\n\n- **Audio duration**: Minutes of audio processed\n- **Model used**: Standard vs. Premium\n- **Additional features**: Speaker diarization, etc.\n\n**Example Costs:**\n- 10-minute standard transcription: ~10 credits\n- 10-minute premium transcription: ~20 credits\n- Additional speaker diarization: +20% credits\n\n### Free Tier\n\nNew users receive:\n- Welcome credits for testing\n- Limited monthly free credits\n- See [Free Credits](\u002Fdocs\u002Fguides\u002Fsubscription\u002Ffree-credits.md) for details\n\n### Paid Plans\n\nFor regular usage:\n- Monthly subscription plans\n- Pay-as-you-go options\n- Enterprise custom pricing\n- See [Pricing](\u002Fpricing) for current rates\n\n## Best Practices\n\n### Before Upload\n\n1. **Review audio quality**\n   - Listen to a sample\n   - Check for major issues\n   - Clean up if necessary\n\n2. **Prepare metadata**\n   - Name file descriptively\n   - Note speaker names\n   - List any unusual terms\n\n3. **Optimize file**\n   - Convert to supported format\n   - Compress if too large\n   - Trim unnecessary sections\n\n### During Processing\n\n1. **Monitor progress**\n   - Check dashboard periodically\n   - Watch for error notifications\n   - Verify queue position\n\n2. **Plan next steps**\n   - Decide on export format\n   - Prepare for editing if needed\n   - Organize workspace\n\n### After Completion\n\n1. **Review results**\n   - Quick accuracy check\n   - Verify speaker labels\n   - Note any issues\n\n2. **Edit if needed**\n   - Use Episode Editor for corrections\n   - Adjust timestamps\n   - Refine formatting\n\n3. **Export and use**\n   - Download in preferred format\n   - Archive for future reference\n   - Share with team if needed\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n### Poor Transcription Quality?\n\n**Check these factors:**\n- Audio quality (noise, clarity)\n- Speaking pace (too fast?)\n- Accents (strong or unusual?)\n- Technical terms (uncommon words?)\n\n**Solutions:**\n- Try premium model\n- Add custom vocabulary\n- Improve audio quality\n- Contact support for tips\n\n### Processing Stuck?\n\n**If processing doesn't complete:**\n1. Wait 10-15 minutes\n2. Refresh the page\n3. Check your credits\n4. Contact support if > 30 minutes\n\n### Unexpected Results?\n\n**Common issues:**\n- Wrong language detected\n- Speaker confusion\n- Missing sections\n- Formatting problems\n\n**What to do:**\n- Re-process with correct settings\n- Use manual editing\n- Report persistent issues\n\n## Integration\n\n### API Access\n\nFor developers and automated workflows:\n\n- REST API for file submission\n- Webhook notifications\n- Status polling\n- Result retrieval\n- See [Trans API Documentation](\u002Fdocs\u002Fguides\u002Ftechnical\u002Ftrans-api.md)\n\n### Workflow Integration\n\nConnect with your tools:\n- Zapier integration (coming soon)\n- Webhooks for automation\n- Batch processing support\n- Custom integrations available\n\n## Security and Privacy\n\n### Data Protection\n\n- **Encrypted uploads**: TLS\u002FSSL encryption\n- **Secure storage**: Files encrypted at rest\n- **Access control**: Only you can access your files\n- **Automatic deletion**: Old files removed per retention policy\n\n### Privacy Policy\n\n- We don't share your data\n- Files processed privately\n- GDPR compliant\n- See full [Privacy Policy](\u002Fprivacy)\n\n## Next Steps\n\n- Learn about [Real-time Transcription](\u002Fdocs\u002Fguides\u002Ffeatures\u002Frealtime-transcription.md)\n- Explore the [Episode Editor](\u002Fdocs\u002Fguides\u002Ffeatures\u002Fepisode-editor.md)\n- Check [Usage Statistics](\u002Fdocs\u002Fguides\u002Fsubscription\u002Fusage-statistics.md)\n- Read [Trans API Documentation](\u002Fdocs\u002Fguides\u002Ftechnical\u002Ftrans-api.md)\n\n## Support\n\nNeed help with file transcription?\n\n- Email: support@lansonai.com\n- Include file ID for faster assistance\n- Response time: Usually within 24 hours\n",1792419253427]