Using ParrotScribe/Recording & Transcription

Recording & Transcription

How to record and transcribe audio

Starting a Session

Click the ParrotScribe menu bar icon and select Start Listening.

Audio Sources

Microphone

Captures audio from your selected input device. Use for:

  • In-person meetings
  • Conversations

System Audio

Captures all audio playing on your Mac. Use for:

  • Online meetings (Zoom, Teams, Meet)
  • Video/podcast transcription
  • Any audio playing through speakers

Session Controls

ActionMenu Bar
StartClick Start Listening
PauseClick Pause
StopClick Stop Listening

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

ParrotScribe menu with Stop Listening selected

Accessing the Current Transcript

You can quickly access the current session's transcript by selecting Open Current Transcript from the menu.

ParrotScribe menu with Open Current Transcript selected

Session Duration

There's no maximum session length. ParrotScribe handles long recordings efficiently by processing audio in segments.

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