Appearance
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Windows
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) or later |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 or equivalent |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 200 MB available space |
| Audio | Microphone (built-in or external) |
| Internet | Required for transcription |
macOS
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later |
| Processor | Intel or Apple Silicon |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 200 MB available space |
| Audio | Microphone (built-in or external) |
| Internet | Required for transcription |
Recommended Setup
For the best experience:
| Component | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Microphone | External USB microphone or headset |
| Internet | Stable broadband connection |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
Microphone Recommendations
Budget Options
- Logitech H390 - USB headset, ~$30
- Fifine K669 - USB condenser mic, ~$25
Professional Options
- Blue Yeti - USB condenser mic, ~$100
- Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ - Studio quality, ~$150
Tips
- USB microphones generally work better than 3.5mm
- Headsets reduce echo from speakers
- Position microphone 15-30cm from mouth
Network Requirements
Wispli requires internet for:
- Speech-to-text transcription
- Translation services
- English coaching analysis
Bandwidth
| Usage | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Transcription | 256 Kbps | 1 Mbps |
| With translation | 512 Kbps | 2 Mbps |
Firewall/Proxy
Allow connections to:
api.groq.com(transcription)wispli.com(proxy server)
Offline Mode
With your own API key, Wispli can work with limited connectivity. However, active internet is needed during transcription.
Troubleshooting
"Microphone not detected"
- Check system audio settings
- Ensure Wispli has microphone permission
- Try a different microphone
"Slow transcription"
- Check internet connection
- Try a wired connection instead of WiFi
- Close bandwidth-heavy applications
"High CPU usage"
- Close unnecessary applications
- Reduce audio quality in Settings
- Restart Wispli