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What is Voice Scholar?
Voice Scholar is an AI-powered learning platform that transforms your lecture recordings into comprehensive study materials. Our technology transcribes audio, identifies key concepts, and generates personalized study resources like summaries, flashcards, and quizzes to enhance your learning experience.
Who can benefit from using Voice Scholar?
Voice Scholar is designed for students at all levels (college, graduate, professional), educators looking to provide better resources, and lifelong learners. It's particularly valuable for anyone who attends lectures, seminars, or presentations and wants to maximize retention and understanding of the material.
What file formats are supported for uploads?
Voice Scholar supports most common audio and video formats including MP3, MP4, WAV, AAC, M4A, OGG, and FLAC. Files can be up to 500MB in size with our standard plan, and larger with premium plans.
Is Voice Scholar available on mobile devices?
Yes! Voice Scholar is fully responsive and works on all modern devices including smartphones and tablets. We also offer dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android for an optimized mobile experience.
What languages are supported?
Currently, Voice Scholar primarily supports English (all dialects), with excellent accuracy. We also offer beta support for Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese, with more languages being added regularly.
Transcription
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How accurate is the transcription technology?
Our transcription technology typically achieves 94-98% accuracy for clear recordings with standard accents. Accuracy can vary based on audio quality, background noise, technical terminology, and speaker clarity. Premium users can edit transcripts to correct any errors.
How long does the transcription process take?
Transcription time depends on the file length and current system load. Most files are processed at 2-3x real-time speed, meaning a 1-hour lecture typically takes about 20-30 minutes to process. Premium users receive priority processing.
Does Voice Scholar identify different speakers?
Yes, our speaker diarization technology can distinguish between different speakers in a recording and label them accordingly in the transcript. This feature works best when there is clear audio separation between speakers.
Can I edit the transcript after it's generated?
Yes, all users can edit transcripts to correct any errors or add clarifications. Changes you make will be reflected in the generated study materials when you regenerate them.
How does Voice Scholar handle technical terminology?
Our AI is trained on a wide range of academic and technical content. For specialized fields, you can add custom terminology lists to improve recognition accuracy. The system also learns from your corrections over time.
Study Materials
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What types of study materials can Voice Scholar generate?
Voice Scholar generates a variety of study materials including comprehensive summaries, key concept lists, flashcards, practice quizzes, mind maps, and structured study notes. Premium users can access additional formats like fill-in-the-blank exercises and concept relationship diagrams.
How customizable are the generated study materials?
All study materials can be customized based on your preferences. You can adjust detail levels, focus areas, formatting, and more. Premium users have access to additional customization options like learning style adaptation and export formats.
Can I share the study materials with classmates?
Yes, all study materials can be shared via link, email, or export. Group plan subscribers can collaborate directly within the platform, making it easy to study together and share resources.
How does Voice Scholar ensure the accuracy of study materials?
Our AI combines advanced natural language processing with subject-specific knowledge models to generate accurate materials. The system identifies key concepts, important definitions, and relationships between ideas. You can always edit any generated content for complete accuracy.
Can I export study materials to other platforms?
Yes, study materials can be exported in various formats including PDF, Word, plain text, and HTML. Premium users can also export to specialized formats like Anki flashcard decks, Notion pages, and more.
Pricing & Billing
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What pricing plans are available?
Voice Scholar offers several plans: Free (limited features), Standard ($12.99/month), Premium ($24.99/month), and Team/Institutional plans. Annual subscriptions offer a 20% discount. We also offer special pricing for students and educators with valid ID.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, we offer a 14-day free trial of our Premium plan with no credit card required. This gives you full access to all features so you can experience the full benefits before deciding on a subscription.
Can I change or cancel my subscription?
Yes, you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. If you cancel, you'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period.
Do you offer refunds?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on new subscriptions. If you're not satisfied with Voice Scholar within your first 30 days, contact our support team for a full refund. After 30 days, we handle refund requests on a case-by-case basis.
Are there any usage limits?
Free users can upload up to 3 hours of audio per month with basic features. Standard users get 15 hours per month with full features. Premium users enjoy 50 hours per month with priority processing and advanced features. Additional hours can be purchased if needed.
Privacy & Security
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How secure is my data on Voice Scholar?
We take security seriously. All data is encrypted both in transit (HTTPS) and at rest (AES-256). We use industry-standard security practices, regular security audits, and strict access controls to protect your information.
Who can access my uploaded recordings and transcripts?
Only you and anyone you explicitly share with can access your content. Our staff cannot access your content except in limited circumstances when providing technical support, and only with your permission.
Does Voice Scholar own the content I upload?
No, you retain full ownership of all content you upload and create on Voice Scholar. We never claim ownership of your materials. You grant us a limited license to store and process your content solely to provide our services to you.
How long is my data stored?
Active accounts have their data stored indefinitely. If you cancel your subscription, your data remains available for 30 days, after which it is archived. Archived data is permanently deleted after 90 days. You can request immediate deletion at any time.
Is Voice Scholar FERPA compliant for educational institutions?
Yes, Voice Scholar is fully FERPA compliant and can sign FERPA agreements with educational institutions. We also offer enhanced security and compliance features for enterprise and educational customers, including HIPAA compliance where needed.
Analytics
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What learning analytics does Voice Scholar provide?
Voice Scholar offers comprehensive learning analytics including topic strength analysis, study time tracking, learning pattern identification, retention metrics from quiz performance, and personalized study recommendations.
How accurate are the learning insights?
Our learning insights become more accurate the more you use the platform. Initial insights are based on general learning patterns, but as you interact with study materials and complete quizzes, the system builds a personalized model of your knowledge and learning style.
Can I share my analytics with teachers or study partners?
Yes, you can share selected analytics with instructors or study partners through secure links or exports. This feature is especially useful for tutoring relationships and educational settings where progress tracking is important.
How does Voice Scholar identify my topic strengths and weaknesses?
We analyze multiple data points including quiz performance, study time allocation, review patterns, flashcard mastery rates, and direct feedback you provide. This multi-dimensional analysis provides a nuanced understanding of your topic proficiency.
Can Voice Scholar recommend what I should study next?
Yes, our AI provides personalized study recommendations based on your learning analytics, upcoming exams you've entered, and spaced repetition principles. Premium users receive more detailed and adaptive recommendations.
Community
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How can I connect with other Voice Scholar users?
You can connect with other users through our community forums, subject-specific discussion groups, virtual study sessions, and live events. Premium users also have access to exclusive community features and expert-led study groups.
Are there opportunities to share study materials?
Yes, you can share your generated study materials in our community resource library if you choose. Many users contribute high-quality materials to help others, and you can access materials shared by the community.
Does Voice Scholar offer any form of tutoring or expert help?
While we don't offer direct tutoring, Premium users can access our 'Ask an Expert' feature for specific questions. We also regularly host webinars and Q&A sessions with subject matter experts in various fields.
How can I contribute to the Voice Scholar community?
You can contribute by participating in discussions, sharing resources, providing feedback on features, joining our user research programs, or becoming a Voice Scholar Ambassador to help introduce the platform to your institution.
Are there any community guidelines I should be aware of?
Yes, we maintain community guidelines centered on respect, academic integrity, and quality contributions. These guidelines help ensure a positive, supportive learning environment for everyone. Full details are available on our Community page.
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