Ask any transcriptionist and they’ll tell you that behind every accurate transcript there’s a clearly recorded audio/video file. That’s absolutely true because to transcribe correctly, a transcriptionist must be able to understand what’s being said! So what’s a clear recording and how do you go about creating one?
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Delayed Delivery? Here’s How to Avoid It
Transcription is a time-consuming process and it’s hard to predict exactly how long transcribing a recording will take. Therefore, it’s not surprising that delayed deliveries are fairly common in the industry.
But deadlines are important, right? So here are some things YOU can do to ensure that your transcripts are completed on time and turn out more accurate.
The Zoom H4n Pro Voice Recorder
Tired of carrying around numerous recording tools? Wouldn’t it be easier if you had something hand held, palm-sized, that had everything in it? No, we are not talking about a smart phone, although they have made life easier; we are talking about something better. Say hello to the Zoom H4n Pro that is designed specifically for […]
Why a Voice Activated Recorder is a Great Bargain
A voice activated recorder is a neat device that starts and stops recording automatically depending on whether there is audible sound around it. How is that useful? In several ways:Let’s say you are in the middle of a classroom lecture and the professor stops to write something or maybe you’re interviewing an important contact, and […]
How to Transcribe an Interview – A Complete Guide
Interview transcription is the process of converting the recording of an interview into text by diligently typing every word spoken by the participants. If the transcription is verbatim, then the transcript would also include non-verbal communication like pauses, laughter, etc.
The process is admittedly manual and time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. In this post we’ll provide you with a step-by-step guide for creating interview transcripts faster and relatively easily. Follow along!