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Using Parrot Scribe/Recording Controls

Recording Controls

Start, stop, and manage sessions from the menu bar

Section: Using Parrot ScribeUpdated March 6, 2026

Starting a Session

Click the Parrot Scribe menu bar icon and select Start Listening.

Parrot Scribe menu bar dropdown with Start Listening highlighted

Audio Sources

Parrot Scribe can capture one or both sources at the same time:

  • Microphone - Your voice and room audio
  • System Audio - Audio playing through your Mac, including calls, videos, and podcasts

Choose the mix that matches the conversation you want to keep.

Session Controls

ActionMenu Bar
StartClick Start Listening
StopClick Stop Listening
New sessionClick New Session

To stop a session, click Stop Listening in the menu.

Parrot Scribe menu bar dropdown with Stop Listening highlighted

Accessing Sessions

Use Show Library... from the menu bar dropdown to access all sessions, transcripts, and speaker tools.

Parrot Scribe menu bar dropdown with Show Library highlighted

Session Duration

There's no fixed maximum session length. For long calls, use New Session when topic or context changes so retrieval stays clean later.

Tip: For very long sessions (multiple hours), consider breaking into separate recordings for easier navigation later.