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How to Automatically Identify Speakers in Audio Using NotebookLM

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Source: Screenshot by the Writer As a freelancer—whether you're a podcast editor, content creator, or meeting note-taker—identifying speakers in an audio file can save you hours of manual transcription and formatting. Here's a streamlined method using  NotebookLM  and a few simple tools to automate speaker recognition in your workflow. 1. Set up an audio file on NotebookLM If you don't know how to do this, read  this article . 2. Use the following prompt Paste this prompt into the Notebook and run it: Generate a transcript that recognizes different speakers. 3. Save the generated transcript in a text file. Copy the transcript and save it as a  .txt  file on your computer. 4. Upload to Gemini (Optional) Visit  Gemini  and click the  "+"  button to upload the text file. Source: Screenshot by the Writer 5. Format the transcript (Optional) Run this prompt to format the transcript. Format the text based on this format below: " Speaker 1: (sta...

How to set up a new NotebookLM in NotebookLM

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NotebookLM is a powerful tool for organizing and analyzing information. This guide will walk you through the simple steps of creating a new notebook and uploading your resources to get started. 1. Open NotebookLM First, go to  https://notebooklm.google . 2. Sign in to NotebookLM Click "Try NotebookLM" and sign in with your Google account. 3. Create a New Notebook If this is your first time using NotebookLM, you will see a welcome screen. Click on the  "Create new notebook"  button to begin. Source: Screenshot by the Writer 4. Upload Your Resource Once your new notebook is open, you will need to add sources. Click on  "Choose file"  to upload the resource you want NotebookLM to analyze. NotebookLM supports various file types including PDF, TXT, Markdown, and Audio (e.g., MP3). Source: Screenshot by the Writer Benefits of Using NotebookLM Organize Information:  Keep all your research and notes in one place. AI-Powered Insights:  Leverage AI to gain new u...