Before you start
- Find your microphone settings: in Chrome, click the icon left of the address bar, then Site settings. On a Mac, also check System Settings, Privacy & Security, Microphone.
Steps
- Allow the microphone for duetoday.ai in your browser, then reload the page.
- Pick the right microphone. In the browser’s site settings, choose the microphone you’re using (for example your headset rather than a webcam).
- Close other apps using the mic, such as video-call apps.
- Do a short test. Start a recording, say a sentence, and check the transcript appears.
- Keep the tab open and the laptop awake for the whole lecture. Plug in the charger.
- For uploaded files, split very long recordings into parts and upload each one.
Common messages
| Message | What to do |
|---|---|
| ”Failed to start live dictation” | Allow the microphone and reload. |
| ”Dictation stopped. Please check microphone permission and try again.” | Allow the microphone; check no other app is using it. |
| ”Dictation unavailable. Your browser does not support speech dictation here.” | Use Chrome or Edge. |
| ”Nothing recorded yet. Record a bit more audio before saving.” | No speech was picked up. Check the mic isn’t muted. |
| ”Dictation already active” | Stop the other recording or voice note first. |
| ”Transcription timed out before AssemblyAI returned the final transcript” | The uploaded file is too long. Split it. |
| ”Could not start voice tutor” | Allow the microphone and try again. |
Tips for better accuracy
- Sit near the speaker or put your device near them.
- Use an external microphone in big lecture halls.
- Avoid rustling near the microphone.
- Rename speakers afterwards so the transcript is easier to read.
If something goes wrong
- The transcript is mostly wrong. The audio is too quiet or noisy. Record closer, or upload the lecturer’s own recording if available.
- Still not working. Contact support with your browser, device and the message you saw.
