Audio transcription is the simplest and most frequent kind of transcription.  Recording a speech, an AGM or a disciplinary hearing has a number of positive aspects.  Initial, as long as expert recording equipment is utilised, every single detail is captured.  This can be of certain significance in grievance or disciplinary procedures.  Second, the audio can be transferred to the transcribers in a selection of ways.

In some instances, the transcriber will attend the meeting to take notes the audio can then be uploaded onto a laptop, transferred to a USB stick or burnt to a CD.  Performing this increases security: police and governmental organisations typically put such systems in location.  In other cases, a speech can be recorded and sent directly, via a secure FTP server, to the transcribers.  This is quickly, efficient and makes technologies function for you.

Once we have the audio, we can generate any kind of transcript.  For court hearings or governmental investigations, we create legal verbatim transcripts – each ‘um’, ‘ah’, repetition, stammer and reformulation is included.  The principle is that transcripts that will be employed for evidence should be faithful to the recording.

Organisations ask us to provide, from the recording, a verbatim transcript or a ‘tidied up’ version.  A verbatim transcript consists of every thing that was said, but omits all the unnecessary filler.  These transcripts can be provided to the Press – whoever is creating the speech want never fear being misquoted.

For organisations that are much less public-oriented, a ‘tidied up’ transcript can be a lot far better for internal use.  To generate this, our expert writers listen to the audio and make occasional, small alterations to word order, grammar and style.  All of the content is retained, but the distinction is noticeable – a ‘tidied up’ transcript reads really well and is much simpler to function with.

A recording makes these different options possible – you can even change your mind, if required, half way by way of the project, as the audio will be retained.

Transcription from audio is simple for transcribers due to the fact it takes the pressure off.  Occasionally, for confidentiality reasons, it is important not to make a recording, but when this is the case the note takers, despite their encounter and expertise, can quite occasionally miss a comment or make a mistake – especially when accents are involved, when multiple conversations happen or when somebody just speaks quietly.  Recording removes this dilemma.  If some thing cannot be heard, the audio can be enhanced if something isn’t clear, you can go back and check it.

The biggest businesses in the world have recognised the ease and value of audio transcription. With all the technologies in place, it is set to get larger and larger.

Audio Recording Equipment