Live Captioning & CART Services
Real-time captions for athletics, theaters, assemblies, district livestreams, classrooms, webinars, broadcasts, community meetings, and workplaces. Three tiers: automated AI; AI plus live moderator edits; human CART.
Looking for real-time closed captioning services? See our dedicated service page for government and education RFP requirements.
Meet WCAG Success Criteria 1.2.4 and ADA Title II with live captions that just work
See how Recap Innovations delivers real-time captions for live events, lectures, and meetings so you can meet compliance deadlines without scrambling for a solution. Your captions will appear on any device, in any language, and in any format.
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Three Service Tiers for Every Event
Match the right level of captioning to each event. From fully automated AI to professional human CART, we have a tier that fits your accuracy, budget, and scheduling needs.
Fully Automated AI
Real-time AI captioning with no human intervention. Captions generated by cloud speech-to-text and delivered instantly.
Best for: internal meetings, informal lectures, events where speed matters most
AI with Human Editing
AI captioning with a live human moderator who corrects errors in real time. The moderator can be your staff or from our team.
Best for: formal lectures, public meetings, events with accommodation requirements
Professional CART
A professional human captioner creates captions in real time from the event audio. The highest accuracy for your most important events.
Best for: commencements, board meetings, conferences, events requiring ADA compliance
K-12 district livestreams & student broadcasts
Communicators juggling embedded web players plus cable carriage tell us scripted captions never happen for halftime interviews, choral performances, or playoff coverage. Combine automated AI captioning on routine nights with AI plus live human moderation when board policy or accommodation letters insist on airtight names, sponsor reads, or speaker introductions.
- Rosters feed custom dictionaries shared between live captions and post-show cleanup so editors polish captions once before exporting bundles for CMS uploads.
- Push captions upstream to YouTube Live, mirrored RTMP encoders from OBS or bonded cellular backpacks, or hand families a QR-friendly viewer when the stadium player lacks captions.
- Reuse the archived workflow on morning-announcement trims for social stacks without juggling another caption vendor.
Multi-Lingual Voiceover
Attendees can hear translated captions spoken aloud in 40+ languages, powered by high-quality server-side text-to-speech. Natural-sounding voices on every device, with no plugins or extra setup required by event organizers.
Automatic mode
Every translated caption is voiced sequentially as it arrives. Each cue plays to completion before the next begins. If voiceover falls behind, a prompt suggests increasing the playback speed.
On-demand mode
A play button appears beside each translated caption. Listeners choose which cues to hear and can replay them as often as needed. Ideal for reading most captions while hearing select passages.
ADA Title II Compliance
WCAG 2.1 Level AA requires live captions for all real-time video/audio content. Don't wait for a compliance deadline or legal notice.
Success Criterion 1.2.4
Captions (Live): Captions are provided for all live audio content in synchronized media.
Live Captioning Features & Capabilities
Learn more about our live captioning service, including real-time display, speaker identification, personalized caption appearance (font, size, color, contrast), multi-platform support, and automatic archiving.
Read our press releaseNative Platform Integration
Deliver live captions directly to your audience through native platform integrations.
Zoom Meetings
Send real-time captions directly into Zoom meetings and webinars. Captions appear natively within Zoom's interface for all participants without additional software.
Learn moreYouTube Live
Deliver live captions to YouTube live streams for global audiences. Automated caption delivery ensures accessibility for broadcasts, educational content, and public events.
Learn moreWebex
Captions delivered via the CART API or through an automated meeting bot that joins the Webex session and streams audio for captioning.
Microsoft Teams
Attendees open a personal caption viewer link in a browser alongside Teams. Post-meeting transcript import is supported via the Microsoft Graph API.
Panopto and Kaltura
Live caption delivery via RTMP stream output. Archived caption workflows run on the same platform after the event.
Canvas and Echo360
Embed accessible video with live and archived captions in your LMS workflow.
View integrationsSimple Setup, Instant Sharing
Get your live captions running in minutes. Share a link or QR code with your audience to let them view captions on any device.
Connect Your Audio
Connect your RTMPS streams or allow direct microphone capture in your browser.
Start Captioning
AI-powered transcription begins instantly with professional oversight
Share the Link
Display QR code or share link for audience to view on their devices
Use Cases Across Industries
Conference & Event Settings
- Display QR code on presentation slides for conference attendees to view live captions
- Print QR code on handouts or programs
- Post QR code at venue entrance
- Share link in event chat or emails
Educational Settings
- Display QR code at start of lecture
- Include link in course materials
- Share in learning management system
- Provide equal access for all students
Business Meetings
- Share link in meeting invite
- Display QR code on shared screen
- Send to remote participants
- Support hybrid work environments
Sports Venues
- Display QR Code at entry gates for spectators to get live captions of announcer staff
- Post throughout venue for easy access
- Enhance fan experience and accessibility
- Meet ADA compliance requirements
Local Government
- School board meetings with public access
- City council meetings for community engagement
- Public hearings and town halls
- Planning commission meetings and land-use hearings
- Commencement ceremonies and graduation livestreams
- Ensure transparency and accessibility for all citizens
State Government
- State legislative sessions and proceedings
- Senate and house committee hearings
- Live streaming of government proceedings
- Meet state accessibility mandates
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between live captioning and real-time closed captioning?
The terms are often used interchangeably. Real-time closed captioning emphasizes synchronized text during live meetings and broadcasts. See our real-time closed captioning services page for a full overview and RFP-aligned requirements.
Which accuracy tier meets 98–99% RFP requirements?
AI with live human editing delivers 97–99% accuracy. Professional CART delivers 99%+. Fully automated AI (95–98%) suits routine sessions where instant setup matters most.
Do you support captions during Microsoft Teams meetings?
Yes. Attendees open a personal caption viewer link alongside their Teams window. Zoom and Webex support native in-meeting caption relay. Learn more on our workplace live captioning page.
What is CART?
Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) is the instant translation of spoken words into text, displayed on a screen in real-time. It provides equal access to spoken information for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or need additional support.
Our platform supports three approaches to live captioning: fully automated AI for speed, AI with human editing for balanced accuracy and cost, and professional CART with a dedicated human captioner for the highest accuracy on your most important events.
Read about our professional CART serviceReady to Provide Live Captions?
Whether you have a single event or need ongoing live captioning services, we'll help you meet accessibility requirements and serve your audience better.