| Setting | Recommended Device Placement | Audio Output Mode |
|---|---|---|
| In-person seminar or lecture hall | Front-third seating; mic aimed toward speaker | Silent on-screen text only |
| Small conference table (with consent) | Center of table, flat on soft notebook (reduces desk thumps) | Silent text during talk; brief review after |
| Remote webinar on Mac | Mac system audio + window capture enabled | Silent side-by-side notes + local Mac Notes tab |
Why Side-by-Side Beats Post-Call Summary Bots
Most meeting recorders hand you a summary twenty minutes *after* the call ends—long after your chance to ask a clarifying question has passed. GPT Realtime Assistant updates the transcript continuously in the Live tab while placing definitions, context checks, and suggested follow-ups right beside it.
With spoken replies muted, your screen acts as a quiet real-time briefing pad while everyone talks.
Reducing Room Reverberation for Cleaner Captions
Every speech recognition model—whether OpenAI's cloud model, Apple's on-device Speech engine, or local Whisper on Mac—performs dramatically better when direct voice outranks room echo.
Rest your iPhone or iPad on a cloth notebook rather than bare glass (which amplifies keyboard and coffee-cup vibrations), sit closer to the primary speaker in large halls, and write key proper nouns or product names into the session instructions beforehand so spelling stays consistent.
Pre-Session Checklist
Saved locally in your browser so you can check your setup before starting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does GPT Realtime Assistant join my Zoom or Teams call as a visible bot participant?
No. There is no calendar-scraping bot that dials into calls uninvited. The app runs directly on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac when you press Start, and you remain responsible for informing participants and getting required consent.
Where is my lecture or meeting transcript saved?
Strictly on the device where you ran the session, organized under Sessions and Projects.
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