Is WAV more accurate than MP3?
WAV preserves more audio detail, which often improves accuracy, especially on complex or noisy recordings.
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What is WAV?
WAV is an uncompressed audio format that preserves full quality. It is large but great for transcription accuracy.
Transcription quick facts
- Common use: Studio interviews
- Quality tip: Trim long silences or split by segment
- Watch out for: Very large files can upload slowly
Best use cases
- Studio interviews
- High-quality research recordings
- Audio from professional recorders
Common pitfalls
- Very large files can upload slowly
- Long WAVs can exceed file size limits
- Stereo tracks double the file size
Tips for higher accuracy
- Trim long silences or split by segment
- Use mono when possible to reduce size
- Stick to 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sample rates
Sample WAV transcript
Researcher: Let's start with your background.
Participant: I joined the lab in 2019.
Researcher: What was the main challenge?
Participant: Consistent labeling of the dataset.
Researcher: How did you solve it?
Participant: We standardized the taxonomy.Export your transcript
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Large WAVs are supported within plan limits. If a file is too large, split it into shorter segments.
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