batch_whisper_extension
A lightweight ComfyUI extension node that runs OpenAI Whisper to transcribe up to 3 audio inputs, merges and sorts timestamped segments, and outputs a single timestamped transcript string with speaker labels.
Quick Technical Summary: batch_whisper_extension
- Base VRAM Footprint:
- 1536 MB (6 GB Tier)
- Primary Dependencies:
- None (Pure Python/Torch)
- Min PyTorch / CUDA:
- PyTorch 2.0+ | CUDA 12.1+
- GitHub Repository:
- https://github.com/Markus-Pasanen/batch_whisper_extension
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How much VRAM does batch_whisper_extension require?
Direct Answer: The ComfyUI node batch_whisper_extension requires a minimum base VRAM of 1536MB and is optimized for GPUs with at least 6GB of VRAM. Low VRAM mode is fully supported for resource-constrained setups.
- Base VRAM:
- 1536MB (1.5GB)
- Recommended GPU:
- 6GB+ VRAM
- Low VRAM Mode:
- ✓ Supported
- Estimation Confidence:
- MEDIUM
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No Python Dependencies Required
This node runs purely on native ComfyUI python contexts. No external pip libraries require automated installation!
Universal Architecture Compatibility
batch_whisper_extension operates as a general-purpose processor without binding directly to a single checkpoint architecture. It can be paired across Stable Diffusion 1.5, SDXL, FLUX, and video diffusion pipelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM does batch_whisper_extension require?
batch_whisper_extension requires a minimum of 1536MB (1.5GB) of VRAM for base operation. For optimal performance, a GPU with at least 6GB of VRAM is recommended. This node supports low VRAM mode for resource-constrained setups.
Can I run batch_whisper_extension on an RTX 3060, RTX 4070, or RTX 4090?
✅ RTX 3060 (12GB): Yes, fully compatible with 9.3GB headroom. ✅ RTX 4070 (12GB): Yes, fully compatible with 9.3GB headroom. ✅ RTX 4070 Ti (16GB): Yes, fully compatible with 12.9GB headroom. ✅ RTX 4090 (24GB): Yes, fully compatible with 20.1GB headroom
How much VRAM does batch_whisper_extension take on an RTX 3060 vs RTX 4090?
On an RTX 3060 (12GB VRAM), batch_whisper_extension runs smoothly on an RTX 3060 (12GB) with 9.3GB of headroom. This is sufficient to run the node alongside standard SD 1.5 and SDXL workflows in full precision. On an RTX 4090 (24GB VRAM), the node runs with extreme headroom on an RTX 4090 (24GB) with 20.1GB of dedicated headroom. This allows you to combine the node with massive models (like FLUX.1 Dev, Schnell, or Hunyuan Video) in full precision (FP16) without any offload flags.
How can I reduce VRAM usage when running batch_whisper_extension?
batch_whisper_extension supports low VRAM mode. To reduce memory usage: (1) Enable --lowvram or --medvram flags in ComfyUI, (2) Reduce batch size to 1, (3) Use fp16 or fp8 precision if supported, (4) Close other GPU applications.
How do I install batch_whisper_extension in ComfyUI?
To install batch_whisper_extension: (1) Navigate to your ComfyUI/custom_nodes directory, (2) Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/Markus-Pasanen/batch_whisper_extension, (3) Install dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt (if present), (4) Restart ComfyUI. Alternatively, use ComfyUI Manager for one-click installation.
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