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name: granola-performance-tuning description: | 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". allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit version: 1.0.0 license: MIT author: Jeremy Longshore jeremy@intentsolutions.io

Granola Performance Tuning

Overview

Optimize Granola for best transcription accuracy and note quality.

Transcription Quality Factors

Audio Quality Hierarchy

CopyTranscription Accuracy
        ↑
[Professional Microphone] 98%
        ↑
[Quality Headset Mic] 95%
        ↑
[Laptop Built-in Mic] 85%
        ↑
[Phone Speaker] 70%

Environmental Factors

Audio Setup Optimization

Recommended Equipment

Copy## 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)

Copy# 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

Copy## 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

Copy## Pre-Meeting Checklist
- [ ] Share agenda in advance
- [ ] Send attendee list to calendar
- [ ] Prepare context notes in template
- [ ] Test audio before meeting

During Meeting

Copy## 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

Copy## 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

Copy# 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]

Template Best Practices

Processing Speed Optimization

Factors Affecting Speed

Speed Expectations

CopyMeeting Duration → Processing Time
15 minutes → 1-2 minutes
30 minutes → 2-3 minutes
60 minutes → 3-5 minutes
120 minutes → 5-8 minutes

Integration Performance

Zapier Optimization

Copy## 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

Copy# 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

Copy## 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

Copy## 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

Performance Metrics

What to Track

Weekly Review

Copy## Performance Check

Monday:
- [ ] Review last week's meeting notes
- [ ] Note common transcription errors
- [ ] Identify improvement opportunities
- [ ] Adjust templates if needed

Resources

• Granola Quality Tips
• Audio Equipment Guide

Next Steps

Proceed to granola-cost-tuning for cost optimization strategies.