> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tryhamsa.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Improving Accuracy

> Best practices for high-quality transcription

# Improving Transcription Accuracy

To get the best results from the Speech to Text API, follow these guidelines.

## Audio Quality

* **Format**: Use lossless formats like WAV or flac when possible.
* **Sample Rate**: 16kHz or higher is recommended.
* **Noise**: Minimize background noise and echo.
* **Clarity**: Ensure the speaker is close to the microphone.

## Configuration

* **Language**: Explicitly set the `language` parameter.

## Post-Processing

* **Diarization**: Enable speaker diarization to separate speakers in multi-speaker audio.