Oral Collector

Oral Collector is a mobile app designed for language documentation and preservation. Created by
Shema OBT, it enables researchers, linguists, and community members to record, organize, and
upload oral language data.

KEY FEATURES:
• Audio Recording: Record oral language samples with a simple, intuitive interface
• Quick Record: Start recording instantly with a single tap
• Genre Classification: Organize recordings by genre, subcategory, and register
• Multi-Project Support: Participate in multiple language documentation projects
• Offline First: Record anywhere, even without internet. Recordings sync automatically when
you’re back online
• Cloud Sync: Securely upload recordings to the cloud with automatic background synchro-
nization
• Audio Trimming: Edit and trim recordings before uploading
• File Import: Import existing audio files into your projects
• Multilingual Interface: Available in 11 languages (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Ara-
bic, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Swahili, Tok Pisin, and Chinese)
• Dark Mode: Full support for light and dark themes
• Storage Management: Monitor local storage usage and manage cached files
• Account Management: Full control over your account including data deletion
Oral Collector is built for the language documentation community. Whether you’re a field linguist,
a project coordinator, or a community member contributing to the preservation of your language,
Oral Collector provides the tools you need to capture and organize oral data effectively.
Your recordings contribute to the collective effort of language preservation for future generations.