Overview
Mistral released Voxtral Transcribe 2, a new family of audio transcription models that includes both open-source and API versions. The models demonstrate real-time transcription capabilities with high accuracy for technical jargon and fast speech.
Key Facts
- Open-source model available as 8.87GB download - developers can run transcription locally without API dependencies
- Real-time transcription during live demo - accurately captures technical terms like Django and WebAssembly instantly
- API model includes speaker diarization and context biasing - can distinguish multiple speakers and improve accuracy for domain-specific terms
- Provides timestamped segments with multiple export formats - enables automated subtitle generation and searchable transcripts
- Excellent web interface for testing transcription - makes audio content immediately accessible and searchable
Why It Matters
This represents a significant advancement in accessible AI transcription technology, offering high-quality speech-to-text without vendor lock-in through the open-source option while providing enterprise features through the API.