Recording
Capture audio from your microphone and system with one click
Starting a Recording
Start recording audio in two ways:
- Click the red record button in the main window
- Use the keyboard shortcut (default: ⌘N)
You can customize the keyboard shortcut in Settings → General
Audio Capture
Notably captures audio from multiple sources:
Microphone Audio
Records from your selected microphone or audio input device. Configure the input device in Settings → Audio.
System Audio (macOS only)
Captures audio from applications like Zoom, Teams, or any other app playing audio on your Mac.
System audio capture requires screen recording permission. macOS will prompt you to grant this permission when you first start a recording.
During Recording
While recording is active, you'll see:
- Duration display: Shows elapsed recording time
- Real-time transcription: If enabled in Settings, see transcription appear as you speak
- Audio level indicator: Visual feedback of microphone input
Stopping Recording
End your recording using either method:
- Click the stop button in the recording interface
- Use the same keyboard shortcut to toggle off (⌘N by default)
Auto-Save
Recordings are saved automatically when you stop recording. Each recording receives a timestamp-based title by default (e.g., "Recording 2025-12-15 14:30"). You can rename recordings later from the recording list.
Recording List
Access all your recordings from the main window:
Organization
- Recordings sorted by date, newest first
- Each entry shows title, duration, and creation date
- Search recordings by title using the search bar
- Filter recordings by date range or tags
Management
- Rename: Click on a recording title to edit
- Delete: Remove recordings you no longer need
- Bulk actions: Select multiple recordings to delete or export at once
Playback
Click any recording to open the playback interface:
- Play/Pause: Control playback with spacebar or play button
- Time display: See current position and total duration
- Seek controls: Click timeline to jump to specific moments
- Segment navigation: If transcribed, click transcription segments to jump to that point in audio
- Playback speed: Adjust speed from 0.5x to 2x
Export Options
Export recordings and transcriptions in multiple formats:
Plain Text (.txt)
Export transcription as a simple text file, perfect for sharing or importing into other applications.
JSON
Export with timestamps and metadata for advanced processing or integration with other tools.
SRT Subtitles (.srt)
Export as standard subtitle format compatible with video players and editors.
Copy to Clipboard
Quickly copy transcription text to paste directly into emails, documents, or notes.
Next: Learn about transcription features