Audio-First Translation Tools
The Source.
Your Language.
Your Voice.
Shema Studio empowers oral translators with intuitive recording tools, guided study resources, and offline-first workflows — designed for communities that think in sounds, not text.
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Launching at
Oral Translation Global Gathering 2026
May 19, 2026
Be among the first to try Shema Studio before the official launch
Our Design Philosophy
Built LOMO-First
There are wonderful tools already serving translators. Shema Studio starts from a different place — asking four questions before every design decision.
L · Local
Your recordings and data stay on your phone. No account needed, no cloud dependency — it's yours.
O · Oral
No reading required. Icons guide every step — just listen, understand, and speak.
M · Mobile
Designed for the phone already in your hand — not a laptop you don't have.
O · Offline
Record, edit, and review with zero internet. Download study resources once — then work anywhere.
Translation tools have come a long way, and we're grateful for every one of them. Shema Studio simply asks: what if we designed from the ground up for translators who carry phones, not laptops — and who think in sounds, not text?
Everything You Need
Built for Oral Translators
Every feature designed for touch, sound, and simplicity — no literacy required.
Record Translations
WhatsApp-style recording with waveform visualization, verse markers, and multi-segment editing. Cut, insert, copy — all from your phone.
6-Step Study Guide
A proven 6-step method walks translators through hearing, understanding, and articulating each passage — with audio guides in their language.
Offline-First
Download resources once, then work completely offline. Perfect for areas with limited connectivity. No internet needed for recording.
Audio Review
Reviewers leave voice comments on specific timestamps. Emoji reactions (✅ ❓ 🔄) make feedback instant and cross-language.
Easy Sharing
Export translation packs as .shema.zip files. Share via Bluetooth, WhatsApp, or any file sharing app — no special setup needed.
Visual & Oral Design
Icons over text. Color-coded states. Large touch targets. Designed for translators who think in sounds, not letters.
Simple Workflow
How It Works
Five steps from passage to published translation — all on your phone.
Choose a Passage
Browse passages by section, chapter, or custom selection. Find exactly what you need to translate.
Study & Understand
Listen to the 6-step study guide. Explore key words with audio definitions. View maps, images, and video clips — all available offline.
Record Your Translation
Record while listening to reference audio side-by-side. Mark verse positions as you go. Edit with cut, insert, and trim — right on your phone.
Review Together
Team members listen and leave voice or text comments on exact timestamps. Quick emoji reactions make feedback instant across any language.
Share & Distribute
Export polished translation packs. Share via Bluetooth, WhatsApp, or any app. Import packs from other translators to build on their work.
Be part of the journey
Shema Studio launches at the Oral Translation Global Gathering in May 2026. Sign up now to get early access and help us build something great.