Human vs Machine Transcription: A Comparative Analysis [Infographic]


Beth Worthy

Beth Worthy

4/2/2019

Human Transcription vs Machine Transcription


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Although speech recognition technology has improved considerably; it is no match to human transcriptionists in achieving accuracy. Speech recognition software that is commercially available shows an average error rate of about 12% while transcribing phone conversations. At GMR Transcription, our very competent team of transcriptionists, selected after rigorous screening tests and having several years of hands-on experience, transcribe with an error rate of just 1% for similar audio. Not only that, a second human proofreader also reviews the transcript for accuracy.

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Beth Worthy

Beth Worthy

Beth Worthy is the Cofounder & President of GMR Transcription Services, Inc., a California-based company that has been providing accurate and fast transcription services since 2004. She has enjoyed nearly ten years of success at GMR, playing a pivotal role in the company's growth. Under Beth's leadership, GMR Transcription doubled its sales within two years, earning recognition as one of the OC Business Journal's fastest-growing private companies. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids.