Category Archives for Transcription Tools
Headphones or Speakers For Transcription?
I have been asked more times than I can could which method I prefer to use for listening to my audio files while transcribing. Do I like to plug in headphones or simply use the speakers that come built-in
Continue readingAutomated Transcription Software
Time and again new transcribers, and even old, wonder what it is like to use automated transcription software. Why clients want them to personally transcribe by hand. What could be so bad about a software
Continue readingSlowing Down Speech For Transcribing
Over quite a few other blog posts, I have talked about slowing down the speech or dialogue. I literally can’t stress enough how important this is for a magnitude of different reasons, and a large portion
Continue readingShorthand Transcription | The Pros and Cons
Shorthand can come in handy while getting your foot in the door with transcription. Though is can be a little difficult to come up with your own system for creating shorthand. Using this format will help
Continue readingTranscription Audio Files and Playback Programs
Transcription is a little bit more strategic than just using any plain old playback program for the audio a client sends you. Some clients will send files through an online platform such as Dropbox and
Continue readingHow to use a transcription foot pedal
With the invention of the internet, there have been a lot of technological advancements in terms of work, play and communication. The internet is a vast source of knowledge and material in forms that
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