Audio Translation
Translate spoken audio from any supported language directly into English text. NeuraAI’s translation service automatically detects the source language and provides accurate English translations.
Overview
The audio translation API:
- Translates from 50+ languages to English
- Automatically detects source language
- Supports multiple audio formats
- Maintains context and meaning
- Handles various accents and dialects
Basic Translation
Translate audio to English:
How It Differs from Transcription
Example:
- Input: Spanish audio “Hola, ¿cómo estás?”
- Transcription: “Hola, ¿cómo estás?”
- Translation: “Hello, how are you?”
Supported Input Languages
The translation API accepts audio in any language supported by Whisper, including:
- Spanish (es)
- French (fr)
- German (de)
- Italian (it)
- Portuguese (pt)
- Dutch (nl)
- Russian (ru)
- Japanese (ja)
- Korean (ko)
- Chinese (zh)
- Arabic (ar)
- Hindi (hi)
- And 40+ more languages
Supported Audio Formats
- MP3
- MP4
- MPEG
- MPGA
- M4A
- WAV
- WEBM
Maximum file size: 25MB
Response Formats
Plain Text (Default)
JSON
Verbose JSON
Get detailed information with segments:
Subtitle Formats
Generate English subtitles from foreign language audio:
Advanced Options
Prompt for Context
Provide context to improve translation accuracy:
Context prompts help with:
- Industry-specific terminology
- Proper nouns and company names
- Technical vocabulary
- Idiomatic expressions
Temperature
Control consistency in translation:
Practical Examples
Translating International News
International Video Content
Customer Support Translation
Educational Content
Podcast Translation
Comparison with Transcription + Translation
You might wonder: should I transcribe first, then translate? Or use audio translation directly?
Direct Audio Translation (Recommended)
✅ Single API call ✅ Faster processing ✅ Better context preservation ✅ More accurate for idiomatic expressions ✅ Lower cost
Two-Step Process
❌ Two API calls required ❌ Slower overall ❌ May lose nuance in translation ✅ Provides original transcript ✅ Useful if you need both versions
Handling Large Files
For files larger than 25MB, split them into chunks:
Best Practices
Audio Quality
- Use clear audio with minimal background noise
- Recommended sample rate: 16kHz or higher
- Minimum bitrate: 64 kbps for best results
Context Prompts
- Include topic or subject matter
- Mention technical terminology
- Specify proper nouns when known
Error Handling
Common Use Cases
- International Business - Translate meetings and conferences
- Content Localization - Create English versions of foreign content
- Customer Support - Understand international customer calls
- Research - Translate foreign language interviews
- Education - Make international lectures accessible
- Media - Subtitle foreign films and videos
- Travel - Translate tour guides and presentations
Limitations
- Output is always in English (use transcription for other languages)
- Maximum file size: 25MB
- Batch processing only (no real-time streaming)
- Quality depends on audio clarity and accent
- Idiomatic expressions may be literal
Tips for Better Results
- Clean Audio - Reduce background noise
- Context Matters - Use prompts for technical or specialized content
- Test First - Try a small sample before processing large files
- Quality Recording - Use good microphones for better accuracy
- Split Large Files - Break up files over 25MB
- Lower Temperature - Use 0.0-0.3 for consistent technical translations