Tengos supports four recording modes. Each is designed for a different situation. Choosing the right type before you start ensures the best transcription results.
| Meeting Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Live Conversation | One-on-one conversations, interviews, consultations |
| Multi-Speaker | Group meetings, workshops, team standups |
| Analyze Recording | Processing existing audio or video files |
| Online Conversation | Capturing audio from Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, or any browser-based meeting |
Live Conversation
Live Conversation is designed for single-speaker or two-person sessions. It starts instantly — no invitations, no setup, no waiting room.
- Real-time transcription and translation displayed side by side
- Supports one-on-one interpretation mode
- Ideal when both parties are in the same room or on a call together
How to start:
- From the Home dashboard, click Live Conversation.
- Allow microphone access when prompted by your browser.
- Select your source language and target language.
- Click Start.
Multi-Speaker
Multi-Speaker mode is built for group sessions where multiple participants are joining from their own devices. Each speaker is labeled separately in the transcript.
- Supports multiple active microphones simultaneously
- Automatic speaker identification — each participant is labeled in the transcript
- Host controls included (mute/unmute, participant management)
- Participants join via a shared meeting link from their own devices
How to start:
- From the Home dashboard, click Multi-Speaker.
- Configure your language settings.
- Copy the meeting link and share it with participants.
- Click Start Recording when ready.
Analyze Recording
Use this mode to upload and transcribe an existing audio or video file — a recorded lecture, podcast episode, previous call, or any other media.
- An AI summary is generated automatically after the file is processed
- No live session required
Supported file formats: MP3, WAV, MP4, AAC, OGG, WEBM, MPEG
How to use:
- From the Home dashboard, click Analyze Recording.
- Drag and drop your file into the upload area, or click Choose File to browse.
- Select the language of the recording.
- Click Upload & Transcribe and wait for processing to complete.
Note: File size limits vary by plan. Check Settings > Billing for your current upload quota.
Online Conversation
Online Conversation captures audio directly from a browser tab — without disrupting your meeting. It works alongside Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack, and any other browser-based meeting tool.
- Requires the Tengos Chrome Extension
- Transcription and translation run in the Side Panel while your meeting continues in the main window
How to use:
- Install the Tengos Chrome Extension from the Chrome Web Store.
- Open your online meeting in Chrome.
- Click the Tengos extension icon in your browser toolbar.
- Select Online Conversation.
- Click Start and grant tab audio sharing permission when prompted.
- Your transcript appears in the Side Panel in real time.
Notes
- Online Conversation requires Chrome 116 or higher.
- A maximum of 3 microphones can be active simultaneously in Multi-Speaker mode.