A focus group is a guided conversation in a group of people to collect qualitative data on a subject. Because of the large number of speakers involved, focus group transcription is more challenging compared to types of recordings. Here are a few basic guidelines for transcribing a standard focus group: Type Verbatim Each and every […]
What is an Audio Minute?
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 process of transforming spoken language or audio/video recordings into written text with meticulous precision.
It involves capturing every word, utterance, filler, stutter, non-verbal communication, and background sound exactly as they occurred.
The primary goal of verbatim transcription is to create a faithful representation of the spoken content. No content is omitted or paraphrased; instead, every aspect, including pauses, hesitations, laughter, overlapping speech, and external noises, is transcribed.
The outcome is an extensive and detailed written account of the original spoken communication.
6 Ground Rules for Recording an Interview
From an audio-quality perspective, there are two important things to consider when recording an interview – clarity of the recording and clarity of speech. In this post we’ll talk about the latter. Not everyone is a professional speaker. Unprepared or uninstructed, most people would speak at an interview the way they would in a normal […]
How to Record Classroom Lectures
There are several things you need to consider when planning to record a classroom lecture. If you’d like to record a lecture that you are going to attend as a participant, then this article will give you some helpful tips. If you’d like to record a lecture that you are going to deliver, jump to […]
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 […]
Using Directional Microphones for Recording Speech
A microphone can pick up sounds from all directions or just one direction depending on its technical structure. This sensitivity to sound from one or more directions is called Directionality. There are 3 main types of directional microphones – Omnidirectional Microphones Unidirectional Microphones Bidirectional Microphones Omnidirectional Microphones These directional microphones pick up sounds from all […]
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 […]