Planning to get your audio transcribed? Here's a handy list of things you can provide your transcriptionist to help them create the perfect transcript for you
Factors that Affect Transcription Rates
Transcription rates are based on Audio Hours. 1 Audio Hour = 60 minutes of audio/video recording This means that no matter how long it takes to transcribe a recording, you would still pay by length of the recording and not the actual hours worked. While this brings a great deal of transparency to pricing, a new person may still benefit from understanding how the actual rate is arrived at.
4 Rules of Verbatim Transcription
Verbatim transcription is the art of converting spoken word into text such that a message is captured exactly the way it has been spoken. This requires a keen ear and attention to detail. Verbatim transcripts cannot be created by mindlessly listening and typing. One has to pay close attention to every sound, tone, word and make intelligent use of punctuation to convey the correct message. Here are 4 important rules of verbatim transcription: 1. Capture EVERY word (don’t paraphrase) Many [...]
Outsourcing Transcription of Research Interviews
When planning to outsource the transcription of your research interviews it may be a good idea to invest some time in writing out a clear set of instructions for your transcriptionist because research transcription is quite different from regular transcription. Here are a few points to get you started - Identify the Transcription Style In research interviews the HOW of what’s being said is almost as important as the WHAT. For this reason the preferred style of transcription for these interviews is Verbatim [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]