Optimize Granola transcription quality and note performance.
Use when improving transcription accuracy, reducing processing time,
or enhancing note quality.
Trigger with phrases like "granola performance", "granola accuracy",
"granola quality", "improve granola", "granola optimization".
## Microphone Recommendations
Budget (~$50):
- Blue Snowball iCE
- Fifine K669
Mid-Range (~$100):
- Blue Yeti
- Rode NT-USB Mini
- Audio-Technica AT2020USB+
Professional (~$200+):
- Shure MV7
- Elgato Wave:3
- Rode PodMic + interface
Microphone Settings (macOS)
# Check current input device
system_profiler SPAudioDataType | grep -A5 "Default Input"
# Adjust input volume (System Preferences)
# Aim for: Input level peaks at 75% during normal speech
Room Optimization
## Environment Checklist
- [ ] Close windows to reduce outside noise
- [ ] Turn off fans, AC if possible
- [ ] Use soft surfaces (carpet, curtains)
- [ ] Position away from keyboard clicks
- [ ] Mute when not speaking
Note Quality Optimization
Meeting Preparation
## Pre-Meeting Checklist
- [ ] Share agenda in advance
- [ ] Send attendee list to calendar
- [ ] Prepare context notes in template
- [ ] Test audio before meeting
During Meeting
## Best Practices
1. State names when addressing people
"Sarah, what do you think about..."
2. Summarize decisions verbally
"So we're agreed: deadline is Friday."
3. Spell out technical terms
"The API endpoint, A-P-I..."
4. Avoid crosstalk
One person speaking at a time
5. Use clear action item language
"Action item: Mike will review the PR by Thursday."
Post-Meeting Enhancement
## Note Review Checklist (5 min)
- [ ] Correct obvious transcription errors
- [ ] Add context AI might have missed
- [ ] Verify action items are complete
- [ ] Add links to referenced documents
- [ ] Tag key decisions
Template Optimization
Effective Template Structure
# Meeting Template: Sprint Planning
## Agenda (Pre-filled)
-
## Context
[Add links to relevant docs]
## Discussion Notes
[AI-enhanced during meeting]
## Decisions
- [ ] Decision 1: [Clear statement]
## Action Items
Format: - [ ] What (@who, by when)
## Follow-up
Next meeting: [date]
## Reduce Zapier Latency
1. Use Instant triggers (not polling)
2. Minimize steps in Zap
3. Avoid unnecessary filters
4. Use multi-step Zaps efficiently
5. Monitor task usage
Batch Processing
# Instead of real-time, batch for efficiency
Schedule: Every 30 minutes
Process:
- Collect all new notes
- Batch update Notion
- Single Slack summary
- Aggregate CRM updates
Accuracy Improvement
Training the AI
## Improve Over Time
1. Correct errors when you see them
- AI learns from corrections
2. Use consistent terminology
- Builds vocabulary
3. Identify speakers
- Improves attribution
4. Regular editing
- Provides feedback loop
Custom Vocabulary
## Teach Domain Terms
Add to meeting intros:
"We'll discuss the OAuth2 implementation,
that's O-Auth-Two, and the GraphQL API,
spelled G-R-A-P-H-Q-L..."
Common terms to spell out:
- Acronyms (API, SDK, CI/CD)
- Product names
- People names with unusual spellings