Mixed-Language Audio Transcription
Overview
Dealing with audio where speakers switch between languages, like Spanglish or French/English, can be challenging for transcription accuracy. This guide helps you get the best results when transcribing mixed-language content.
By following these strategies, you can ensure your transcripts capture the nuances of code-switching and provide a more accurate representation of your audio, saving you time on manual corrections.
How It Works
When audio contains multiple languages, our system needs to be guided to understand the linguistic context. We offer specific settings and methods to help our AI accurately process these complex audio files.
Strategies
Here are the recommended approaches for handling mixed-language audio:
Use "Multi-Language": If your plan supports it, select the "Multi" or "Auto-Detect" language option during upload. This setting activates a specialized model designed to handle code-switching effectively.
Prioritize Dominant Language: If one language makes up the majority of the audio (e.g., 80% English), select that dominant language in the upload settings. The AI will attempt to transcribe the foreign words phonetically, and you can correct them later.
Manual Correction: After transcription, use the Transcript Editor to refine any segments that were not accurately captured. You can highlight text and use the "Translate" feature to verify the meaning of foreign phrases.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues, consider the following:
Gibberish Output: This often occurs if the incorrect primary language is selected during upload. For example, if you upload Spanish audio but select "English" as the language, the AI may produce nonsensical results (hallucinations). Ensure your language selection aligns with the dominant language of the audio.
Next Steps
Ready to improve your mixed-language transcriptions?
Try uploading a mixed-language audio file using the "Multi" or dominant language option.
Review and edit the transcript using the Transcript Editor to ensure accuracy.
Need further assistance? Contact our support team or explore our other documentation guides.