The EchoLocal blog
Practical guides to private transcription, speech models, subtitles and getting more from your recordings.
What happens when you upload a recording to a transcription service
Who can reach your audio after you upload it, what the terms usually cover, and five questions to ask before you press the button.
JournalismTranscribing confidential interviews: a practical guide for reporters
How to match your transcription tool to the risk to your source, plus a workflow that keeps sensitive audio off other people’s servers.
GuidesTiny, Base, Small or Medium: choosing a Whisper model for your phone
What the four Whisper model sizes cost in storage and memory, how they compare on speed, and a ten-minute test to find the right one for your audio.
CreatorsSRT or VTT: which subtitle format should you use?
The real differences between SRT and WebVTT, when to choose each, and why automatic captions still need a human pass before you publish.
StudentsHow to record a lecture with no signal and search it before the exam
A simple workflow for turning a whole lecture into searchable notes on your phone, including in the basement hall with no reception.