Languages
Mixed-Language Recordings
How to handle audio where speakers switch between languages or dialects.
Last updated: 2026-06-29 · 7 min read
Pick the dominant language
When one language covers most of the recording, select that language. If the audio switches evenly, auto detect may be a better first pass.
After transcription, review the parts where the speaker changes language. Names, idioms, and borrowed phrases are more likely to need correction.
Split complex recordings
If a long recording contains distinct sections in different languages, splitting the audio into shorter clips can make review easier.
This is especially useful for interviews, lectures, and group discussions where the language changes by speaker or topic.
Recommendations
- Use auto detect for uncertain audio.
- Use specific language selection for single-language clips.
- Review transitions between languages carefully.
Limitations
- Transcription is not translation.
- Unsupported languages may not be represented accurately.