Recording

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Scope

Audio Note recording workflows include:

• Microphone recording
• App recording (audio/video capture for later transcription)

This is a record-first workflow. For instant text output during capture, use realtime transcription workflows.

Use Cases

• Preserve raw source before transcription
• Long meetings/interviews requiring full capture
• Sessions where real-time decoding is not required

Steps

1. Choose Recording or Record Applications from Home.
2. Grant microphone/screen capture permissions when prompted.
3. Start, pause, and stop recording as needed.
4. After recording, open transcription parameters.
5. Run transcription and continue in Note.

Pre-record Checklist

• Reserve enough disk space (long sessions may require much larger temporary space).
• Avoid conflicting system audio enhancements when possible.
• Use consistent recording titles with date/topic for easier retrieval.
• Run a 30-second test clip to verify source, level, and playback quality.

Term Explanations

• Microphone recording: captures mic input only; best for interviews/dictation.
• App recording: captures app-level audio/video for replay-first workflows.
• Record-then-transcribe: archive source media first, then run transcription with higher quality settings.

Real Scenario (Interview Archive)

If you need to capture a 90-minute interview and produce notes on the same day:

1. Run a 30-second test clip for level/noise verification.
2. During recording, avoid frequent setting/device changes.
3. Save source media first, then launch transcription with a stable preset.

FAQ

Q: Why does app recording need extra permissions?
A: App-level capture relies on OS screen/audio security permissions.

Q: Can I keep recordings without transcribing immediately?
A: Yes. You can store media first and transcribe later.

Q: When should I use app recording vs realtime app transcription?
A: Use recording for archive-first workflows; use realtime for live text feedback.

Common Mistakes and Better Alternatives

• Mistake: switching input sources repeatedly during recording
  Better: lock device routing before starting.
• Mistake: deleting source media immediately after recording
  Better: keep at least one source copy until review is complete.
• Mistake: checking only free space for long sessions
  Better: prefer fast local disks and avoid unstable external storage.

Limitations

• Status: Stable (non-Beta), with potential minor behavior updates per release.
• App recording is often gated by subscription features.
• Capture behavior varies across platforms and permission states.
• Long recordings consume significant disk space.
• Platform: Windows and macOS provide equivalent entry points, but permission prompts and device enumeration differ.