What is Transcription

The art of taking audio or video recordings and reproducing them in written form.

Transcription is the process of listening to speech and converting it into a written document. At Transcription for Everyone, we are proud to be part of an industry which is undergoing enormous growth and is worth billions of dollars annually. Transcription is a dynamic field. Transcription companies have taken advantage of modern technologies, making transcripts more accurate, cutting costs, and allowing for faster turnaround times than ever before. The terms writing, editing, and copy-writing are synonymous with transcribing for many individuals.

Transcription is used to create permanent written documentation. It is required by many professionals, but is still most widely used in the legal and medical professions. This is because of their need to have a certified written copy of the spoken word available for reference. Podcasters now choose to publish transcripts of their content on line because the written word can be found by search engines and can also be easily quoted on blogs and websites. Closed captioning and subtitling are other forms of transcribing that most are familiar with.

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Proper Equipment

Like other professionals, transcriptionists need to be using proper equipment. This includes everything from noise-cancelling headphones in order to capture every word to secure servers for uploading and downloading files. Ergonomics are essential to typists who sit and type for long periods in front of the computer. A proper chair and keyboard prevent strains in the back and the wrist. Industry-standard transcribing software makes the work of creating a transcript easier and gives the transcriber options like time coding documents and adding transcribed subtitles to videos.

Types of Transcripts

Clean read transcripts which omit false starts and stutters are by far the most common. Modified clean-read transcripts which are minimally cleaned up can also be generated. Verbatim transcripts include literally every phrase and utterance.

Professional Editors and Typists

Editors and typists must undergo training in their field. Medical transcribers need to have a strong background in and working knowledge of medical terminology before they can become certified. Legal transcribers must be able to understand court proceedings and complex legal guidelines. All transcribers must have professional training, a strong command of the English language, and be familiar with all of the software and other technology available for creating the most accurate transcripts.

Advantages of Transcription

There are many attractive and valuable benefits to transcribing documents. They are easily searched for key terms, phrases, references, and names. They afford the ability to quickly read through hours of recording and provide a permanent searchable resource. Transcripts never depreciate in value, get worn down, or are at risk of being lost. The digitally-written word lasts forever.

Reading through is far faster than listening through hour-long meetings. It saves time and hassle to have important meetings transcribed, allowing executives to review notes so as to ensure they have not missed any crucial points.

Recording thoughts and ideas has never been easier. Essays, memoirs, personal thoughts, novels, and e-books are easily written without having to worry about typing, editing, and typesetting thanks to digital recorders.

Who needs transcription

Transcription is used by professionals in a variety of fields. These are just a few examples. Television and radio networks need written transcripts of their texts. Business leaders use them for market research, focus groups, and copy-writing. Academics refer to transcripts of interviews and conferences for preparing dissertations and articles. Authors are aided by transcribing their oral research when writing books. Religious leaders often want a written copy of their sermons for reference. Medical and legal professionals know the value of an accurate, well-prepared transcript.

Why choose Transcription for Everyone?

We listen to your audio recordings with our carefully trained ears and type out what is said into a Word-compatible document — all according to your specifications. Our team is made up of professionals with training and expertise. We strictly use only university educated editors and typists who provide unmatched excellence. We beat our competition with a proven 99.997% accuracy rating. We pride ourselves on using the most advanced technologies to increase productivity and provide high quality at a cost of 40% less than what you are used to paying. We offer a number of pricing plans to you, allowing you to know ahead of time that your deadlines will be met and that costs are within your budget. You deserve the best and most accurate transcription services at unbeatable rates.

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