Transcription isn't the same as typing - it's listening, researching, understanding and then typing. Needless to say, the process is quite time-consuming
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. [...]