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Capture your thoughts instantly with Cleft’s voice recording feature. Tap record, see your words—minimal loading time thanks to our optimized Whisper model.

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Starting a Recording

  1. Tap the microphone icon to begin recording
  2. Speak clearly into your device microphone
  3. Continue speaking - Cleft will capture everything
Position your device’s microphone toward your mouth for best audio quality

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During Recording

Cleft v1.11 recording view on iPhone with wireframe sphere visualization, restart button in top right, pause and stop controls at the bottom, and timer showing 0:15 of 30:00
  • Pause recording by tapping the pause button
  • Resume recording by tapping the microphone again
  • Restart your note by tapping the restart button — discards the current recording and starts fresh without leaving the recording screen
  • Cancel recording by tapping the X — exits without saving
  • Monitor recording time in the interface

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Stopping a Recording

  1. Tap the stop button when finished
  2. Cleft transcribes your audio locally on your device
  3. The transcript is then summarized to create your finished note
  4. Your note appears — ready to edit, share, or export

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Audio Devices

Cleft works seamlessly with your audio devices—switch between them anytime, even mid-recording.

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Switch Devices Mid-Recording

Need to swap from AirPods to your built-in mic? Just switch. Cleft handles the transition without losing your recording.
  • AirPods / AirPods Pro — Automatic detection when connected
  • Bluetooth headsets — Full support for calls and recording
  • Built-in microphone — Always available as fallback
  • Wired headphones — Detected when plugged in
Your preferred audio device “just works”—Cleft remembers your last choice and uses it automatically.

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Other Apps Can Use Audio

FaceTime, Spotify, and other apps work while Cleft is open. You can:
  • Listen to music while reviewing notes
  • Take a call without closing Cleft
  • Use other audio apps alongside recording
When you start a recording, Cleft will pause other audio temporarily, then resume it when you’re done.

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Recording Tips

  • Speak at a moderate pace for better transcription
  • Use quiet environments for clearer audio
  • Pause between topics to create natural breaks
  • Speak directly toward the microphone for best results
  • Don’t worry about silence — Cleft filters out phantom transcription artifacts (like false “Thank you” at the end of recordings)
Your note is ready the moment you stop recording — transcription runs in parallel while you speak, so there’s no waiting.