Verbit Captivate™ for media

Q: How does Captivate™ improve live broadcast captions compared to traditional solutions?

Captivate™ offers real-time, low-latency captions that meet broadcast standards. With advanced ASR and speaker identification, viewers see speaker names instead of generic markers, creating a more professional and engaging experience.

Q: Can Captivate™ be used for both live and post-production content?

Yes. Captivate™ supports live broadcasts, streaming platforms and events with instant captioning, as well as post-production workflows for VOD libraries, archives and on-demand content.

Q: How does Caption Control benefit media teams during live events?

Caption Control gives teams the ability to adjust captions on the fly — changing placement, monitoring confidence feeds and managing live scheduling — ensuring a polished viewer experience without disruptions.

Q: Can Captivate™ handle multilingual captions for global audiences?

Absolutely. Captivate™ supports captions in more than 50 languages, enabling broadcasters, streamers and creators to engage diverse viewers worldwide while meeting regional compliance standards.

Q: What makes Captivate™’s captions more accurate than generic ASR tools?

Captivate™ combines advanced AI with prep materials, custom dictionaries and proactive research to recognize speaker names, niche terminology and show-specific language, delivering captions tailored to your unique content.

Live and post-production captions that make your content accessible and engaging

Receive accurate, broadcast-ready captions at scale with Verbit Captivate™. With live and post-production options, Captivate™ is designed to work for the different needs of network news, live sports, streaming shows and independent content. Use it to adhere to today’s compliance requirements and expand your global reach – without compromising on quality.

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Use cases across the industry

Captivate™ is built for today’s fast-moving media landscape.

Live broadcasts: deliver real-time captions for news, sports, award shows and other live events with industry-leading accuracy and low latency
Streaming and OTT content: caption FAST channels, subscription-based platforms and livestreams directly with seamless integration and no added hardware
Post-production projects: generate high-quality captions and transcripts for VOD, on-demand libraries and archived content with ease
Content creators and podcasters: make your YouTube, social media and podcast content more accessible, searchable and shareable with professional captions
Event and e-sports coverage: caption gaming events, livestreamed concerts and fan interactions in real time across multiple platforms

Upgrade your live broadcast captions by displaying speaker identification, a key feature of Verbit’s Captivate™ ASR. Instead of generic markers like chevrons (>>), viewers now see clearly labeled speaker names, enhancing clarity and providing a more professional, accurate viewing experience.

New ways to take control

Caption Control

Give your team full command of your captions in real time. With confidence feed, flexible caption placement and live scheduling tools, Caption Control lets you adjust on the fly to match your broadcast’s needs, ensuring a polished and viewer-friendly experience every time.

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Prep Materials

In addition to our own research and preparation, Captivate™ enables you to upload your own show rundowns, terminology lists, scripts and other reference materials. This extra layer of context helps ensure unmatched accuracy for your unique content.

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Why media and entertainment professionals choose Captivate™

Live, low-latency captions

Real-time captions that meet broadcast standards with seamless delivery and minimal delay.

Reach global audiences

Support for multilingual captions in 50+ languages to engage diverse viewers around the world.

Tailor-made accuracy

Create custom dictionaries that feature speaker names, unique and niche terms and show-specific lingo for consistent, high-quality output.

Meet legal requirements

Comply with ADA, FCC, Ofcom and other standards across all regions and platforms.

Boost engagement and SEO

Captions increase viewer retention, improve discoverability and support content repurposing for marketing and monetization.

24/7 customer service

Our team of experts are available around the clock to provide technical support, answer questions and ensure your sessions run smoothly.

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Trusted by industry leaders

Professionals at major networks and individual content creators all rely on Verbit. Captivate™ helps them to modernize their accessibility strategies, keep their content polished and deliver engaging viewing experiences at scale.

Connect with us today to learn how we can help you caption every moment — live and on-demand.

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FAQs

How does Captivate™ improve live broadcast captions compared to traditional solutions?

Can Captivate™ be used for both live and post-production content?

How does Caption Control benefit media teams during live events?

Can Captivate™ handle multilingual captions for global audiences?

What makes Captivate™’s captions more accurate than generic ASR tools?