CART-Style Live Captioning With AI, Available Instantly
Live captions for classes, meetings and events, produced by AI the moment someone speaks. Share them on a screen, or by link or QR code, in 100+ languages. No scheduling and no booking in advance.
Try live captions in your browser. Formal requirements vary, so check what your accommodation policy requires.
- 100+ languages
- No booking in advance
- In person, hybrid and online
- Link or QR code sharing
What Is CART Captioning?
CART stands for Communication Access Realtime Translation: speech converted into live, readable text for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. It is the standard accommodation for classes, meetings, courts and events where spoken content must be accessible as it happens.
CART versus closed captioning
Closed captions are prepared for recorded video and switched on during playback. CART is live: captions are produced in real time while someone is speaking, which is what makes it usable for classrooms, meetings and live events.
AI-generated, available the moment you need it
Maestra's captions are AI-generated. There is no stenographer to schedule, so a session can start at any hour, in 100+ languages.
Check what your policy requires
Many organizations use AI captions to provide access in classrooms, workplaces and events. Some contexts and jurisdictions specify certified human providers, so confirm what your accommodation policy requires.
How to Set Up Live Captions in 3 Steps
Choose languages
Select the spoken language or languages, or enable auto-detect.
Start the session
Open the captioner and let it pick up the room's audio. It is ready the moment someone speaks.
Generate and share live captions
Captions appear as the words are said. Show them on screen, or share a link or QR code so attendees follow on their own devices, in their preferred language. No app to install and no account to create.
Start live captioning
Open the captioner in your browser and see captions as you speak, or book a walkthrough for your institution.
Ways to Provide Live Captions
Organizations usually book a human CART provider, use platform captions, or use AI captions.
| Human CART provider | Built-in platform captions | Maestra AI captions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Booked in advance | When the platform supports it | Immediately, at any hour |
| Languages | The provider's languages | Limited | 100+, including live translation |
| Where captions appear | A streaming link or the provider's tool | Inside the platform | On a screen, or on any device via link or QR code |
| Transcript | Provided by the provider | Platform transcript, where enabled | Saved transcript when enabled |
| Best fit | Courts and formal accommodations that require certified providers | Calls inside one platform | Classes, meetings, events and on-demand access |
Requirements for certified human captioners vary by institution and jurisdiction.
What Comes With AI CART-Style Captioning
Instant availability, saved transcripts and coverage for any room.
Access for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences
Live, readable captions give every attendee access to what is spoken, in the room or joining remotely.
No booking required
Start captioning the moment you need it. There is no scheduling in advance and no hourly appointment.
Keep the transcript
Turn on session saving and the full transcript is kept, ready for records, notes or follow-ups.
- Attendees read in their own language, translated live
- In-person, hybrid or fully online with the same setup
- Microsoft Teams CART caption channel supported
- Customizable caption appearance on screen
Captions Across Your Tools
Show live captions inside the meeting and broadcast tools you already use.
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Live Captions for Every Room
The same setup covers a lecture hall, a team meeting or a full conference.
Access for everyone
Live captions help deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees, and anyone in a noisy room or a second language.
No booking
Start the moment you need captions, at any hour.
Keep the transcript
Save the full transcript for records, notes and follow-ups.
Share by link or QR code
Attendees follow on their own devices, with no app and no account.
Live translation
Attendees pick their language and the captions translate live.
A custom dictionary
Names and terms are loaded in advance so they are rendered correctly.
Where Live Captions Are Used
Built for accessible live sessions
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CART Captioning FAQs
What is CART captioning?
CART stands for Communication Access Realtime Translation: speech converted into live, readable text for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. It is the standard accommodation for classes, meetings, courts and events where spoken content must be accessible as it happens.
Does Maestra use human captioners?
No. Maestra's captions are AI-generated. That is what makes them instant: there is no stenographer to schedule, and a session can start at any hour in 100+ languages.
What are CART captions in a Microsoft Teams meeting?
Teams has a built-in CART caption channel, and Maestra can connect to it so live captions appear inside the Teams interface. See the Microsoft Teams integration page for the setup.
Does remote CART captioning work for online sessions?
Yes. Remote attendees join with the same link as people in the room and see the same live captions, so in-person, hybrid or fully online makes no difference to the setup.
Can I try it for free?
You can open the captioner in your browser and try live captions before subscribing. Live translation and longer sessions depend on your plan.
What is the difference between CART and closed captioning?
Closed captions are prepared for recorded video and switched on during playback. CART happens live: captions are produced in real time while someone is speaking, which makes it usable for classrooms, meetings and live events.
Can AI captioning meet accessibility requirements?
Many organizations use AI captions to provide access in classrooms, workplaces and events. Formal requirements vary by institution and jurisdiction, and some contexts specify certified human providers, so check what your accommodation policy requires.
Can attendees read the captions in their own language?
Yes. Each attendee who joins by link or QR code can choose their language, and the captions translate live. The speaker speaks once and the room reads in whichever languages it needs.
Can I save the transcript?
Yes. Turn on session saving and the full transcript is kept for records, notes or follow-ups.
Ready to caption your next session?
Open the captioner and start now, or book a walkthrough for your institution.