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We've all watched a TV sitcom or a motion picture where the woman on the typewriter
goes "rickety rickety" with her fingers while the proceedings go on by her side.
That's transcription! To convert the spoken word into written matter is the simplest
understanding of transcription.
Earlier a time consuming process; transcribing required a secretary to actually
take down what was spoken which would then be converted to written text. Most often
it meant several hours spent on re reading, understanding, recollecting what was
and wasn't said before penning down anything. The faithful secretary was soon replaced
by cassettes and tapes. The spoken word would be recorded on tapes from which a
transcription would be made. The tape could be played back several times, from which
it was easier for an individual to make a written document.
Tapes were then replaced by MP3 players with inbuilt recording capabilities. To
use transcriptions one needs a few simple devices and some basic understanding.
Computer: We all have computers at home. A simple computer with
no hi end attachments or peripherals will do just fine.
Recording device: A recording devise such like a cell phone / MP3
player is a necessity.
Word software / audio software: Make sure the computer has 'word processing software'.
Software on which you can type what you hear from an audio recording is the first
step in starting to transcribe. An example is Microsoft Word. Other than this your
computer needs to have audio play back software. This means software that allows
you to listen in over and over again, what was recorded on the MP3 player. Most
computers come ready with software that allows audio playback. If not you can download
one easily for free on the internet. Look for any free media player such as VLC.
Headset: A headset good enough to cut out any external noises that
disturb you should do just fine. You need the headset to listen in on the recording.
There are transcription headsets available to make your work easier. Opt for a device
with a volume adjustment key on the cord. Remember you will be using the headset
a lot, so get one which is light on the ears. Opt for a good value headset such
as 'Koss DC/10' ($19). You may also settle for Lanier headsets (starting at $17)
that you can easily buy off ebay.
Foot Pedal: You would need a foot pedal that allows you to control
the speed of the speech you are transcribing. You'll be using your hands to type
what you hear, the foot pedal allows you to start / stop the speech without your
hands being disturbed! Foot Pedals from Infinity ($70) will do fine for you to start
out. VPE foot pedals are recommended for those willing to spend a little more ($80).
Transcribing is an easy and fun way of taking down information, storing it and even
sharing it. So step out and take down, store or share!
Transcription service is the conversion of a spoken language source into written
or printed form. A transcription service provider is one who converts the spoken
word to type-written format. There are various companies which provide these services
to their customers.
Quality and efficient transcription service is very much needed in many businesses
and professions, whether it is medical, business or legal. It is not possible to
type as fast as you speak. Even an experienced transcription service provider will
have to listen four times before writing a clear one-to-one, good interview. A transcription
service provider’s job is to punctuate the speech correctly, make sense of what
is said and use the homophones (words which sound similar but are spelled differently)
correctly. Generally, the duration of a transcription is dependent more on the quality
of the recording. If you want to include verbatim in your transcription, like ‘um’,
‘hmm’ and repeated phrases, the transcription process will take much longer. Most
important for any transcription service is editing, where grammar and all mispronounced
words are corrected. To suit the need of the clients, they provide all kinds of
transcriptions like medical, legal, business.
Of course, price is another consideration. It should be competitive. Quality, price
within your budget and timely delivery are the three basic things a good transcription
service should provide to their clients. All works performed by highly skilled and
experienced transcriptionists should again be reviewed, proofread and verified using
the latest resources to ensure accuracy. To sum up, important services a transcriptionist
provides are:
- Prompt service
- Confidentiality of all transcriptions
- Easy and customized billing
- Transcription of video, audio, and digital file
- Accurate typing
- Transcribe in any format.
Timely transcription service without compromising quality of work is the essence
of all good transcription services. They provide a solution that meets your needs
and philosophy. These service providers will offer data in Word, Word Perfect or
any other format according to your needs. They can provide audio transcription services
as well as digital transcription services. You can pre-define the format by giving
them all the customization details and they will produce the document to your satisfaction.
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