November 22, 2025

Introducing Speech-to-Text API

High-performance audio transcription API with multiple model options, real-time streaming, speaker diarization, and support for 99+ languages.

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Today, SVECTOR announces Speech-to-Text API, a comprehensive audio transcription service powered by our proprietary speech recognition model. This locked, optimized model delivers professional-grade transcription with consistent performance and advanced features like speaker diarization and real-time streaming.

The Transcription model is SVECTOR's second-generation speech recognition technology, built from the ground up for production environments. With support for 99+ languages, real-time streaming capabilities, and enterprise-grade reliability, this API delivers accuracy and performance for demanding applications.

Designed for simplicity and reliability, the Speech-to-Text API provides a straightforward REST interface with subscription-based usage management, detailed analytics, and advanced audio processing capabilities—all powered by SVECTOR's technology.

API Specifications

The Speech-to-Text API provides multiple transcription models optimized for different use cases. From lightweight real-time transcription to advanced speaker-aware diarization, choose the model that best fits your application requirements.

API Details

  • Endpoint: /v1/audio/transcriptions
  • Authentication: Bearer Token
  • Max File Size: 25 MB
  • Supported Formats: MP3, MP4, WAV, WebM

Performance

  • Languages: 99+ supported
  • Streaming: Real-time transcription
  • Response Formats: JSON, Text, SRT, VTT
  • Diarization: Up to 4 speakers
  • Accuracy: <50% WER baseline

Transcription Model

Transcription is SVECTOR's automatic speech recognition model, designed for production reliability and consistent performance:

Sptk-2

SVECTOR's second-generation speech recognition model, built from scratch for enterprise applications. Transcription is an ASR model, meaning it maintains consistent behavior and performance across all requests without dynamic updates or variations.

  • Architecture: Proprietary neural network optimized for speech
  • Training: Trained on diverse multilingual datasets
  • Languages: 99+ languages with <50% WER
  • Features: Real-time streaming, speaker diarization, timestamp precision
  • Stability: Locked model ensures consistent, predictable results

Key Features

Multi-Language Support

The API supports transcription in 99+ languages including Gujarati, Hindi, Afrikaans, English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and many more. Automatic language detection ensures accurate transcription regardless of input language.

All models exceed industry-standard 50% word error rate (WER) benchmarks for supported languages, providing reliable accuracy across diverse linguistic contexts and accents.

Speaker Diarization

Transcription includes built-in speaker diarization capabilities for identifying and separating multiple speakers in audio recordings. The API automatically segments audio by speaker and provides speaker-aware transcripts with timestamps:

  • Automatic speaker separation and labeling
  • Support for up to 4 speakers per recording
  • Segment-level speaker metadata with precise timestamps
  • Voice Activity Detection for intelligent audio chunking
  • Speaker reference clips for improved identification accuracy

Real-Time Streaming

Stream transcription results in real-time with progressive audio processing. Transcription supports both completed audio file transcription with streaming output and live audio stream transcription for interactive applications like voice assistants and real-time captioning.

Easy Integration

Simple REST API with straightforward authentication and intuitive endpoints:

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curl --request POST \
+  --url http://api.svector.co.in/api/v1/audio/transcriptions \
+  --header "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
+  --form file=@/path/to/audio.mp3

Use Cases

The Speech-to-Text API powers diverse applications requiring accurate audio transcription:

Meeting Transcription

Automatic transcription of meetings, conferences, and discussions with speaker identification for clear attribution and searchable records.

Voice Assistants

Real-time speech recognition for conversational AI, voice commands, and interactive voice response systems with low-latency processing.

Media Production

Generate subtitles, captions, and transcripts for videos, podcasts, and multimedia content with precise timestamp synchronization.

Customer Service

Transcribe call center recordings for quality assurance, training, compliance monitoring, and customer interaction analysis.

Legal Documentation

Accurate transcription of depositions, court proceedings, and legal interviews with speaker attribution and verbatim accuracy.

Healthcare Records

Medical dictation and clinical documentation with specialized vocabulary support and HIPAA-compliant processing capabilities.

Research & Interviews

Academic research, qualitative analysis, and interview transcription with support for multiple speakers and technical terminology.

Accessibility Services

Real-time captioning for live events, broadcasts, and educational content to ensure accessibility for hearing-impaired users.

Technical Architecture

The Speech-to-Text API leverages state-of-the-art neural network architectures optimized for speech recognition across diverse audio conditions. Multiple model options provide flexibility for different accuracy, speed, and feature requirements.

Advanced Features

The API includes sophisticated features for enhanced transcription quality:

  • Prompt Engineering: Provide context to improve accuracy for specialized vocabulary, acronyms, and domain-specific terminology
  • Timestamp Granularity: Word-level and segment-level timestamps for precise synchronization and editing
  • Multiple Output Formats: JSON, plain text, SRT subtitles, VTT captions, and verbose JSON with metadata
  • Log Probabilities: Access confidence scores for quality assessment and error detection

Subscription Management

Built-in usage tracking and subscription limits enable flexible deployment models with transparent billing. Monitor usage, check limits, and manage quotas through dedicated API endpoints for complete control over transcription resources.

Privacy & Responsible Use

SVECTOR is committed to responsible AI deployment and user privacy. Speech-to-Text API users should follow ethical guidelines:

Data Privacy

Audio files are processed securely and not stored beyond the transcription process. Implement appropriate data handling practices and comply with privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA.

Consent Requirements

Obtain proper consent before recording and transcribing conversations. Ensure all parties are aware of recording and comply with applicable recording consent laws.

Accuracy Verification

While highly accurate, automated transcription may contain errors. Verify critical transcriptions manually, especially for legal, medical, or high-stakes applications.

Appropriate Use

Use the API responsibly and avoid applications that could harm individuals or violate rights. Comply with all applicable laws and ethical standards for your use case.

Limitations

As with any speech recognition system, the Speech-to-Text API has certain limitations:

  • Audio Quality: Performance depends on input audio quality. Background noise, low volume, poor recording equipment, or distorted audio may reduce accuracy.
  • Accents & Dialects: While supporting 99+ languages, accuracy may vary for regional dialects, heavy accents, or non-standard speech patterns.
  • Technical Vocabulary: Specialized terminology, proper nouns, acronyms, and uncommon words may require prompts for accurate transcription.
  • File Size Limits: Maximum file size is 25 MB. Longer recordings must be split into smaller segments, which may affect context continuity.
  • Speaker Overlap: Diarization performs best with distinct speakers. Overlapping speech or crosstalk may reduce speaker identification accuracy.
  • Real-Time Constraints: Streaming transcription requires stable network connections. High latency or bandwidth limitations may impact real-time performance.

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