Audio recorders can capture sound in a variety of file formats, however to make transcription of your files faster and more efficient, it is always desirable to submit your audio in a standard format such as .mp3 or .wav. In…
Audio transcription is the process of transforming the spoken word from an ephemeral moment, into a tangible, permanent record. It is used by a surprisingly broad range of people from academics to financial advisers, medical practitioners, the media, and members…
On the surface, proofreading an audio transcript appears to be one of the simplest tasks on the planet – after all you are merely checking that the written word matches the spoken word, right? Unfortunately this is a fallacy, as…
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name of Mark Twain, was born in Missouri on the 30th of November, 1835. The sixth of seven children, he grew up to be a talented writer, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer, who…
A plethora of transcription services have sprung up online over the last decade offering both low-cost human and automated (robotic) transcription. At first glance these services appear economical, but first-hand experience tells us that they are a veritable minefield. At…
Two of the best known advantages of outsourcing transcription are to save time and money. However, to fully achieve these benefits, the relationship between the client and the transcription provider must be a partnership. Working together in a collaborative and…
Those who produce audio for transcription on a regular basis usually make a substantial investment in the right equipment to create high-quality recordings. However, for content creators who only produce occasional audio, spending hundreds of dollars on specialised hardware makes…
What is transcription? • Transcription is the process of turning speech that is either live or recorded into written text. This process usually begins with an audio or video recording that is subsequently replayed, with the speech either digitally…
Transcription is a skilled task that requires a keen ear, a practiced eye, and accurate typing skills. It is also a challenging task, particularly where the recorded audio is imperfect. Just as a tradesman relies on quality tools to express…
Birdie Reeve Kay (January 16, 1907 – May 31st, 1996) was an American child prodigy who was billed at the age of 16 as the “World’s Fastest Typist”, reaching speeds of over 200 words, or 800 letters, per minute. She…
