What is Conformer?
Meet Conformer-2, the latest breakthrough in speech recognition technology from AssemblyAI. Trained on a massive 1.1 million hours of English audio data, this state-of-the-art model takes speech-to-text accuracy to the next level. Whether you're dealing with noisy environments, tricky proper nouns, or alphanumeric data, Conformer-2 has got you covered.
What are the features of Conformer?
- Improved Accuracy: 31.7% better on alphanumerics, 6.8% better on proper nouns, and 12.0% more robust in noisy conditions.
- Faster Processing: Up to 55% faster than its predecessor, Conformer-1.
- Enhanced Noise Robustness: Handles real-world audio conditions with ease.
- Easy Integration: Accessible through AssemblyAI's API with no changes needed for existing users.
What are the use cases of Conformer?
- Call Centers: Transcribe customer calls with higher accuracy, especially for names and addresses.
- Podcasts and Webinars: Get cleaner transcripts even with background noise.
- Financial Services: Ensure precise transcription of credit card numbers and confirmation codes.
- Healthcare: Accurately transcribe medical terms and patient information.
How to use Conformer?
- Sign Up: Get a free API token from AssemblyAI.
- Upload Audio: Use the Playground to upload files or enter a YouTube link.
- Get Transcripts: Receive accurate transcriptions in just a few clicks.
- Customize: Use the
speech_thresholdparameter to control which files get processed.


















