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# Transcribe Audio Block

## Configuration 

### Audio URL

Add the URL for the audio that you want to transcribe. This section may include variables.

### Additional Context

Provide the AI model with additional context to aid in the transcription of the audio file.

### Output Variable

Save the transcription to a variable.

### Model Settings

Select the AI model you want to use. Optionals include:

* Eleven Labs Scribe V1
* OpenAI GPT 4o mini Transcribe
* OpenAI GPT 40 Transcribe
* OpenAI Whisper


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