Recording Media

Transcriva can now record media right from your Mac. All you need is an audio and/or video capture device connected (or built in) to your Mac and sufficient storage space. You can even transcribe the media as you're recording!

Entering Recording Mode

Entering recording mode is easy. There are two possible ways. First, you could choose New Transcript... from the File menu. A sheet will appear in which you will select "associated with a new recording" and press "Create". Second, you could press the "Record" button in the playback / record mode selector. Transcriva will enter recording standby mode if devices are available.

You cannot select transcripts in your library while in record mode. This prevents disrupting the recording process by inadvertently selecting a transcript.

Selecting Audio & Video Sources

If any audio recording devices are available, Transcriva will select the default device when entering record mode. It will remain on standby until new devices are selected or recording is started.

If no devices are available, you will need to plug in at least an audio device (or a combined audio/video device) in order to be able to record. Once a device is available, you can select it from the Audio or Video devices controls and Transcriva will remain on standby until recording is started.

The Video Viewer

In record mode, if a video device is selected, the video viewer can be used to monitor what is being recorded.

Recording

A transcript (associated with the new recording) will be created as soon as you begin recording. To begin recording, press the Record button.

Transcribing While Recording

While recording, Transcriva's transcript editor works as usual, except that backtrack-on-pause and speed controls are unavailable.

Where'd It Go?

New recordings are placed in the selected recording folder. By default this is (where "~" represents your home folder like "/Users/johnsmith"): ~/Documents/Transcriva Recordings/. This folder can be changed in Transcriva's preferences.