Use live recording to capture meetings, lectures, seminars or any event where audio is being spoken in person or through a connected microphone.
Recording consent: Please check with all participants that recording and transcription is acceptable before starting a session.
Tip: For best accuracy, an external USB or Bluetooth microphone is recommended — particularly when the speaker is at a distance.
Starting and stopping
- Press ⌘ R to start recording. The transcript begins building in real time.
- Speak clearly into your microphone. Watch the transcript appear as you speak.
- Press ⌘ R again to stop recording. The session is saved automatically.
Adding colour markers during a recording
Markers tag specific moments in the audio so you can jump back to them during playback. Drop a marker at any point during a live recording using these shortcuts:
| Marker | Shortcut | Suggested use |
|---|---|---|
| Page Marker | ⌘ ⌃ P | Section breaks, topic changes |
| Red Marker | ⌘ ⌃ 1 | Critical points, action items |
| Green Marker | ⌘ ⌃ 2 | Key decisions, important information |
| Blue Marker | ⌘ ⌃ 3 | Questions, items to follow up |
| Black Marker | ⌘ ⌃ 4 | General notes, speaker changes |
Note: The correct shortcuts use Command+Control (⌘ ⌃). These differ from what may be shown on the Scribe for Mac product web page, which is scheduled for update.