Clean read or intelligent verbatim transcription focuses on typing out the essence of what’s being said on a recording rather than the absolute and exact words. This means that the transcript is edited to remove any fillers (ums, ahs, you knows, etc.), false starts, repeated words, side conversations, interruptions, and other speech/sounds irrelevant to the transcript. For e.g., Original transcript- “The idea you know is to take…is to place your umm.. business er…right at the…where your customers can you know see it” Clean read transcript – “The idea is to place your business where your customers can see it” The [...]
Microphones: Reading the spec sheet
Are you planning to record an interview, lecture, teleseminar, conference, or some other event involving speech? It’s been said that a recording can only be as good as the microphone that’s used – and the statement is absolutely true. Choosing the right microphone is as crucial as choosing the right recording device. The choice of microphone for a recording depends on several factors such as location (indoors/outdoors), number of speakers, distance of the microphone from the speaker/s, etc. In this post we’ll look at some key properties of a microphone that should be considered before making a purchase. Diaphragms Every [...]
Transcription Turnaround Time
Transcription turnaround time depends on several factors – Duration of the audio or video recording A clear 60-minute recording can take anywhere between 2-4 hours to transcribe and another 1-2 hours to proof. First the transcriptionist types out the entire recording without rewinding any part. Then she proofs the transcript by listening to the entire recording once again and simultaneously reading the text. While doing this she corrects errors and fills in the blanks left out in the first round. If there are too many blanks or mistakes in the text, a second round of proofreading may be needed, consequently [...]
How To Choose A Digital Voice Recorder
If you’re a student or business person who needs to record andprocessaudio files often, you probably know how important it is to choose the right recording device. Digital Voice Recorders (DVRs) are a great way to create high quality audio files that can easily be transferred to a computer later for editing, customization. There are a huge number of choices available in the DVR market. So knowing what to look for is important. Here are some basic features to consider when shopping for one: Sound Quality Most DVRs come with multiple sound quality settings, for e.g. LP (Long Play – lowest quality), [...]
What is verbatim transcription?
Simply put, verbatim transcription is typing out every word and sound on a recording. It requires a keen ear, attention to detail, and a LOT more time than other styles of transcription. There two types of verbatim transcription: 1. True Verbatim 2. Intelligent Verbatim True Verbatim In this style the transcriptionist captures not just the words but also the sounds as well as any non-verbal communication on the recording, such as laughter, pauses, etc. For e.g., Interviewer: Did you ever correspond with him at the time? Interviewee: [Silence] No… er… I don’t recall that. I think.. um… I think I have some [...]
