Live Transcription
Live transcription converts spoken words to text in real-time during calls. Use it for live monitoring, agent assistance, compliance recording, and post-call analysis.How It Works
Enabling Transcription
Global Setting
Enable for all calls in your Crew:Per-Call Setting
Enable for specific calls:Configuration Options
Supported Languages
Receiving Transcripts
WebSocket Stream
Connect to receive real-time transcripts:Message Format
Webhook Delivery
Receive transcripts via webhook:Webhook Payload
Dashboard View
View live transcripts in the Crew dashboard:- Navigate to Calls → Active Calls
- Click on an active call
- View the live transcript panel
Interim vs Final Results
Interim Results
Partial transcripts as words are spoken:Final Results
Complete, corrected transcripts after speaker pauses:Speaker Identification
Withspeaker_labels enabled, transcripts identify who is speaking:
Post-Call Transcripts
Access complete transcripts after calls end:API
Response
Use Cases
Live Agent Assistance
Display transcripts to human supervisors for real-time coaching:Compliance Recording
Store transcripts for regulatory requirements:Real-Time Analytics
Analyze conversations as they happen:Search and Discovery
Index transcripts for later search:Accuracy and Limitations
Accuracy Factors
Improving Accuracy
- Use high-quality telephony connections
- Minimize background noise
- Add custom vocabulary for industry terms
- Choose the correct language model
Pricing
Transcription usage is billed per minute of processed audio:Next Steps
- Call Routing — Use transcripts to inform routing decisions
- Webhooks — Process transcripts in your systems
- Analytics — Analyze call patterns