> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.withnutshell.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Transcribe your first meeting

> Learn how to set up and use Tails to transcribe your first meeting

<Note>
  This guide assumes you have completed the installation process. If you
  encounter any issues during installation, please refer to our
  [FAQ](/getting-started/FAQ).
</Note>

## Prerequisites

Before starting this guide:

* Complete the [Download and Installation](/getting-started/download-and-install) process
* If you encounter any issues during installation, refer to our [FAQ](/getting-started/FAQ)

## Start to finish: Transcription with Tails

For this example, we'll be using the live transcription settings (default) and demonstrating with Zoom. The process is the same for other meeting platforms.

<Accordion title="1. Ensure &#x22;Nutshell Speaker&#x22; is selected">
  <Steps>
    <Step title="Open Tails (formely Nutshell) desktop app" />

    <Step title="Open system settings">
      Navigate to your system's sound settings
    </Step>

    <Step title="Select output device">
      Choose "Nutshell Speaker" as your output device (This is created when Tails (formely Nutshell) is opened, if you don't see it, try closing and reopening Tails (formely Nutshell) desktop app)
    </Step>
  </Steps>

  <Frame>
    <video src="https://mintcdn.com/nutshellai/lbEb04nKu_4m7fwS/images/nutshell_speaker_at_os.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=lbEb04nKu_4m7fwS&q=85&s=17a60f5e2c06f68075bd0cca504dfc1c" autoPlay loop controls playsInline data-path="images/nutshell_speaker_at_os.mp4" />
  </Frame>

  <Frame caption="Indictor to show Nutshell Speaker is properly selected in your system settings">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nutshellai/lbEb04nKu_4m7fwS/images/nutshell_speaker_selected.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=lbEb04nKu_4m7fwS&q=85&s=8e8ef9c315f6e4f63a1bfe22b16c6382" alt="Selecting Nutshell Speaker in system settings" width="1152" height="1144" data-path="images/nutshell_speaker_selected.png" />
  </Frame>
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="2. Configure Your Audio Devices">
  <Info>
    Tails will use your system's default microphone. You can change this in your system settings if needed.
  </Info>

  At the top of the Tails app, use the dropdown menu to select which speaker device you want to use. If you're using headphones, connect them now.

  <Frame caption="Select the speaker device you want to hear output from">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nutshellai/lbEb04nKu_4m7fwS/images/nutshell_speaker_selected.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=lbEb04nKu_4m7fwS&q=85&s=8e8ef9c315f6e4f63a1bfe22b16c6382" alt="Selecting Nutshell Speaker in system settings" width="1152" height="1144" data-path="images/nutshell_speaker_selected.png" />
  </Frame>
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="3. Start Your First Recording">
  <Steps>
    <Step title="Click New Conversation">
      Look for the "New Conversation" button in the top left corner of the app

      <Frame>
        <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nutshellai/lbEb04nKu_4m7fwS/images/new_conversation_button.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=lbEb04nKu_4m7fwS&q=85&s=2cdfa7507441a1a945191e5a4c3eecdd" alt="New Conversation button" width="960" height="670" data-path="images/new_conversation_button.png" />
      </Frame>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Start Recording">
      Click the "Start Recording" button to begin transcription

      <Frame>
        <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nutshellai/lbEb04nKu_4m7fwS/images/start_recording.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=lbEb04nKu_4m7fwS&q=85&s=945d89ff0c7c23e14ff5313eed260a2a" alt="Start Recording button" width="832" height="604" data-path="images/start_recording.png" />
      </Frame>
    </Step>
  </Steps>

  <Tip>
    You can start recording even after your meeting has begun. The steps shown here demonstrate starting Tails before joining a meeting.
  </Tip>
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="4. Join Your Meeting">
  <Steps>
    <Step title="Join Your Zoom Meeting (works with other platforms too)">
      When joining Zoom, ensure "Nutshell Speaker" is selected as your audio output device. If Nutshell Speaker is set as your system's output device, Zoom will automatically use it.

      For microphone, you can select whichever microphone you want to use.

      <Frame>
        <video src="https://mintcdn.com/nutshellai/lbEb04nKu_4m7fwS/images/zoom_example.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=lbEb04nKu_4m7fwS&q=85&s=f93b43bbc5a627f9b99b0a12c5745500" autoPlay loop controls playsInline data-path="images/zoom_example.mp4" />
      </Frame>
    </Step>
  </Steps>

  <Note>
    The same process applies to other meeting platforms. Always ensure "Nutshell Speaker" is selected as the audio output device.
  </Note>
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="5. Stopping Your Transcription Session">
  ### Stopping the Transcription Session

  Click the pause button in the top right corner to stop the transcription session.

  {" "}

  <Frame>
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nutshellai/lbEb04nKu_4m7fwS/images/stop_recording.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=lbEb04nKu_4m7fwS&q=85&s=958c6a30b7ac22f3c5f47856c8f16ce8" alt="Stop recording button" width="804" height="502" data-path="images/stop_recording.png" />
  </Frame>

  ### Reviewing and Editing

  After stopping the recording, you can:

  * Play back the recorded audio
  * Review the transcription
  * Re-run transcription if needed for better accuracy

      <Tip>
        You can re-run transcription multiple times on the same recording to improve accuracy or correct any issues.
      </Tip>
</Accordion>

## What to do next with your transcription

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Customize AI Prompts" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/features/ai-prompts">
    Learn how to create and customize AI prompts for different meeting types
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Conversations" icon="folder-tree" href="/features/managing-conversations">
    Organize and manage your transcribed conversations effectively
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use the AI Chatbot" icon="robot" href="/features/ai-chatbot">
    Discover how to leverage the AI chatbot for meeting insights
  </Card>
</CardGroup>