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Types of Transcriptions
Transcription, as discussed in my blog about Transcription for Beginners, can take various formats each of course with their own advantages and disadvantages. The type of audio transcription you use will have a huge impact on your project. In this article, we’ll discuss the different types of transcriptions as well as we’ll try to help…
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Human and Machine Transcription: Advantages and Disadvantages
Man versus machine is an age-old question. However, humans are capable of extraordinary feats of cognitive intelligence that machines may not otherwise have. But on the other hand, the human mind can’t possibly compete with the speed and efficiency of technology. Several transcription companies have tried to incorporate machine transcription which may or may not…
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Transcription Equipment
Working as a transcriber is a flexible way to make money from home. In my previous blog on transcription for beginners I talk about the necessary equipment to get you started and what transcription is all about. You can also have a look at my blog on software transcription tools where I delve into the…
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3 Top Tips When Recording Oral History Interviews
Today I’m going to talk to you about how to properly record oral history interviews from a transcriber’s view. This is a unique perspective from me as a transcriber combining what I have experienced and what I hope to be implemented while recording oral history interviews for oral historians that you may not get from…
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Well-Being and Oral History
Oral History is sometimes about recounting painful, difficult or traumatic memories. This can be distressing for not only the interviewee but the interviewer as well. Sometimes we can be blindsided or surprised by the impact of conducting an interview regardless of the topic due to all the associations it has brought to mind positive and…
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What Makes Oral History Different?
Oral history is a method that explores and records the biographical accounts people give of their own lives and those of their preceding generations. This method allows the opportunity to study living history through first-hand accounts of those people who have personally experienced it, as well as a unique opportunity for the often marginalized, ordinary…
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3 tips While Recording a Phone Interview
The other day, an oral historian got in touch with me to transcribe an audio on refugees in Sudan. It was about a two-hour long audio file. Exciting right? Well yes, I mean transcription is fun but, in this case, I just had a couple of issues that I felt I needed to share and…
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5 Benefits of being a Transcriber
Working as a transcriber has both its disadvantages and advantages. But in this blog we shall look at the latter. Flexible Schedule As a transcriber you will have the option of working outside of the traditional nine to five hours. You can start and end your day as you please. This also empowers you to take…
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4 Key Factors that Affect Turnaround Time
Turnaround Time or TAT is key in the transcription industry. Some would even term it as the golden rule which draws the line of control in the transcription industry. Turnaround with high quality equates to a happy customer. Being right on time speaks the language of discipline. TAT coupled with quality is key to the…
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Software Transcription Tools: Pros and Cons
A growing number of enterprises, universities, and even individual researchers are seeing the need of having transcribed conversations in addition to the recorded audio data to reference later on either in a meeting or just for easier documentation.There are several software transcription tools that one can use to capture these important audio bites which will…
