How to record & transcribe a meeting for free — here’s the AI answer == others?

[Victoria Herring]

This is helpful but if anyone has other ideas that’d be great === it’ll be a meeting of about 15-20 at a friend’s house and I’m one of the hosts/presenters so want to set it and forget it

To record and transcribe a meeting for free using Apple devices, follow these steps:

Recording a Meeting:

1. On Mac:

   • Use QuickTime Player by navigating to File > New Screen Recording. Make sure to select the microphone for audio.
   • If you’re using Zoom, you can record directly within the app with permission.

2. On iPhone/iPad:

   • Use the built-in Screen Recording feature. Go to Settings > Control Center and add Screen Recording. Swipe down to open Control Center and tap the Record button.

Transcribing a Meeting:

1. Use Voice Memos:

   • Record the audio using the Voice Memos app on your iPhone/iPad.
   • You can manually transcribe using the built-in Dictationfeature by playing the audio and dictating it.

2. Free Online Services:

   • Upload the audio file to free online transcription services that offer limited transcription capabilities without a cost.

Tips:

• Permissions: Always ensure you have permission from all participants to record the meeting.
• Audio Quality: Use a quiet space and a good microphone to improve audio clarity, which aids in more accurate transcription.

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