Microphone Settings
Select your microphone and configure audio input.
Glaido needs a microphone to capture your voice. You can let it auto-detect the best device or manually lock a specific microphone.
Microphone selection
Open Settings > Dictation to configure your microphone.
Recommended for most users.
Glaido automatically uses your system's default input device. If you switch microphones (e.g., plug in a headset), Glaido follows your system preference.
The currently detected microphone name is shown in the settings panel.
For dedicated recording setups.
If you always use a specific microphone (e.g., a USB condenser mic), you can lock Glaido to that device. This prevents it from switching if your system default changes.
- Open Settings > Dictation
- Click the microphone dropdown
- Select your preferred device from the list
Bluetooth microphones
By default, auto-detect skips Bluetooth microphones because they can take longer to start and usually record at lower quality. If you want auto-detect to include them, enable Include Bluetooth devices in Settings > Dictation.
Bluetooth quality
When you pick a Bluetooth device, Glaido asks for confirmation first. For best results, use a wired microphone or headset.
Noise reduction
Glaido applies noise reduction automatically to improve transcription accuracy in noisy environments. There's nothing to configure. It's always on.
Tips for better audio
- Use a headset or dedicated microphone. Built-in laptop mics pick up more ambient noise.
- Position the microphone close to your mouth. 6 to 12 inches is ideal.
- Minimize background noise. Close windows, mute other audio sources. You can also enable Mute background to silence other apps while recording.
- Avoid Bluetooth if possible. Wired connections provide higher audio quality and lower latency.