Frequently Asked Questions
What is transcription?
Transcription is the process of converting the spoken word into a typed electronic document. Transcribing is not so much a keyboard skill as it is a language and listening skill, with special attention being paid to spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Transcription is the process of converting the spoken word into a typed electronic document. Transcribing is not so much a keyboard skill as it is a language and listening skill, with special attention being paid to spelling, grammar and punctuation.
What languages do you transcribe?
We offer an English only transcription service.
We offer an English only transcription service.
What audio formats can you transcribe?
We can transcribe numerous audio formats, including mp3, wma, wav, dss, m4a, 3gpp and amr.
We have not yet come across a file that we have not been able transcribe or convert for transcription.
We can transcribe numerous audio formats, including mp3, wma, wav, dss, m4a, 3gpp and amr.
We have not yet come across a file that we have not been able transcribe or convert for transcription.
Is your service industry specific?
Although legal transcription is our specialty and we are very familiar with legal terminology, we make it our business to research and familiarise ourselves with the spelling of names, places and industry specific terms.
Although legal transcription is our specialty and we are very familiar with legal terminology, we make it our business to research and familiarise ourselves with the spelling of names, places and industry specific terms.
What is intelligent verbatim?
Every word on the recording is captured, but repeated phrases and filler words such as um and ah are excluded from the script.
Every word on the recording is captured, but repeated phrases and filler words such as um and ah are excluded from the script.
How long does it take to transcribe?
Depending on factors such as audio quality, the speed at which participants talk, clarity of speech and number of speakers, it usually takes between 4 to 6 hours to transcribe one hour of audio.
Depending on factors such as audio quality, the speed at which participants talk, clarity of speech and number of speakers, it usually takes between 4 to 6 hours to transcribe one hour of audio.
When can I expect my transcript?
We have three different turnaround options available, being standard, urgent and rush. Your required completion date will be discussed during the quotation process. We pride ourselves on always delivering on time.
We have three different turnaround options available, being standard, urgent and rush. Your required completion date will be discussed during the quotation process. We pride ourselves on always delivering on time.
