SubCaptioner, VoCaption, WincapsASR, Q-LiveASR, More than just ASR

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BroadStream has a suite of ASR solutions to meet virtually any captioning or subtitling needs.

Automated Speech Recognition and uses AI elements to convert speech to text. Our speech engine provides accuracy in the high 90’s depending on the language and can be used to replace or supplement human captioners. These solutions encompass new automation, as well as, hybrid and traditional human applications. Here’s a brief recap:

SubCaptioner

SubCaptioner is our on-line, automated solution for captions, transcriptions and translation. It accommodates both live and file-based content and is available in over 50 languages. Users can upload MP3 audio and MP4 video files, and receive captions in SRT, WebVTT and transcriptions in Word format within minutes for just 25 cents per minute for all three files. The system can also translate converted files into multiple languages for an additional 25 cents per minute taking a task that when provided by humans can cost hundreds of dollars and take several days and delivering highly accurate files for just pennies in minutes. New users can open a free account and receive 40 minutes free (20 minutes if using translation), just for signing up.

SubCaptioner includes an online editor that is easy to use along with custom dictionary at no additional fee. Visit SubCaptioner for more details.

WincapsASR

For enterprise users, WincapsASR is available as an on-premise or private cloud implementation. It’s a bybrid solution for handling  hundreds of hours of content with human editing as a bonus. Files are uploaded and converted by our speech engine. Once converted, use Wincaps to QC the file and make any edits necessary to improve the already highly accuracy. WincapsASR is especially beneficial for clients needing higher security for their content or prefer to avoid moving their content outside of their domain.

VoCaption

Need live captioning or subtitling? VoCaption is our solution for low-cost, highly accurate live captioning. Using the most accurate speech engine available, BroadStream has added the necessary features to make it easy to turn on live captioning with just a mouse click or automation command from OASYS Integrated Playout. If you are a Polistream customer and interested in adding live, automated captioning to your channels, VoCaption can be integrated with many of the existing versions of Polistream.

Q-LiveASR

For broadcasters needing live captioning with human intervention Q-LiveASR is our enterprise solution that combines live, automated captioning with human editors to deliver an application that provides users with the ability to correct or edit live captions before they are published thus providing the ability to improve accuracy on-the-fly.

Please contact our Sales Team for details. If you use a 3rd party caption inserter and would like to know if VoCaption can work for you please contact our Sales Team or Support Team and we’ll be happy to help you.

 

VoCaption Integrates with Broadcast Pix

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VoCaption Integrates with Broadcast Pix!

Since 2023, BroadStream Solutions has partnered with Broadcast Pix to create powerful solutions for the audio/visual market.

The latest announcement from this partnership brings live captions to Broadcast Pix customers via BroadStream’s live captioning solution: VoCaption.

VoCaption live captioning is now fully integrated in to Broadcast Pix’s line of Hybrid live video production systems to allow users to stop and start live captions with just the click of a button directly within their Broadcast Pix interface. This new integration leverages the power of VoCaption’s ASR (automatic speech recognition) technology with Broadcast Pix’s integrated live production solutions to create an all-in-one system where users can record, caption, and stream their live content.

Broadcast Pix Hybrid systems now feature this groundbreaking capability, empowering users to generate live, accurate captions effortlessly with just one click. This integration signifies a significant advancement in live streaming production technology, allowing users to utilize ASR software directly within their system without relying on third-party platforms.

Key VoCaption Integration Highlights:

  1. Ease of Use: VoCaption seamlessly integrates into Broadcast Pix Hybrid systems. This new integration  empowers users to quick and easily generate live, accurate captions automatically with the click of one button. This feature eliminates the need for third-party platforms, allowing users to utilize ASR software directly within their system.
  2. Enhanced Accuracy: VoCaption achieves an impressive accuracy rate of over 90-95%, surpassing the typical 80% accuracy of online streaming platforms. Users can further enhance accuracy with features like the custom dictionary, ensuring precise and reliable captions even in challenging audio environments.
  3. Video Content Optimization: VoCaption includes Automatic EBU Timed Text File Creation, enabling the automatic generation of EBU Timed Text (EBU-TT) files for various functions such as subtitle production, archiving, and live subtitling. Additionally, adding captions to videos enhances their SEO ranking, improving accessibility and audience reach.

VoCaption is sold as an additional feature to Broadcast Pix’s line of hybrid integrated production solutions. Customers who choose to enhance the capabilities of their system can also easily manage the processing minutes needed.

To learn more about VoCaption’s integration with Broadcast Pix’s line of solutions visit their website.

To learn more about the VoCaption live captioning solution from Broadstream, visit our website here.

To better understand why you should caption every video click here.