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Virtual Court Hearings: How They Work

By Ben Walker

In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic introduced Americans to many changes. One of them was adopting virtual hearings in court. When the pandemic forced the closure of many businesses and practically all government offices, court systems began evaluating the elevated use of virtual hearings. Until this point, the overwhelming majority of civil and criminal court cases … Continued

Rev vs TranscribeMe vs Ditto Transcripts

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An increasing number of companies are hiring transcription companies to convert their audio records into a written format. Medical practices, legal practices, court systems, law enforcement agencies, colleges and universities, podcasters, publishers, and many others desire quality transcriptions at a fair price. Accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality are a few of the essential ingredients to successfully … Continued

Transcription Online and on a Budget

By Ben Walker

Suppose you’re a student poring through hours of interview notes to research their thesis. If you’re a researcher, struggling to find a piece if pertinent data in your notes to aid a project. An HR professional is analyzing hours of audio from employee interviews to build a case for hiring or firing someone. If you’re … Continued

Why Earnings Call Transcripts Improve Financial Data Access

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Along with quarterly financial statements, earnings calls are some of the most anticipated events in the stock market. An earnings call transcript is a written conference call record wherein the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and other relevant executives discuss the company’s current and expected performance. Many companies release earnings calls as … Continued

What is Transcription?

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Transcription is the process of taking an audio or video file with spoken words and typing it into a text file. Transcription was originally created and designed to assist Egyptian kings and their governments in 3400 BCE. Today, general transcription services are provided for businesses, academic institutions, creative or entertainment purposes, and many other fields.  … Continued

How to get podcast transcripts

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The popularity of podcasts continues to grow. With a low barrier to entry, almost anyone can start a podcast on virtually any topic. While podcasts are nearly all audio-based, without any video, many podcasters convert or transcribe their audio files or video files into a written or text format. By having their podcasts transcribed, they … Continued

How Long Does It Take To Transcribe 30 Minutes of Audio

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Wondering how long it would take to transcribe 30 minutes of audio? If you have a backlog of audio files waiting to be transcribed, it’s essential to have a realistic time frame for your project’s completion. This way, you can manage expectations. Producing an accurate verbatim transcript requires skill and experience, especially for longer and … Continued

Don’t Get Scammed – Making Sense of Your Transcription Bill

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Your Transcription bill can vary greatly based on what transcription company you choose. And there is a great variety among transcription companies in how they charge customers. So how do transcription companies calculate their pricing, and what should a business look for when comparing transcription prices? In this article, you’ll learn how: Different billing methods … Continued

How to Transcribe Interviews: All You Need To Know

By Ben Walker

Wondering how to transcribe interviews? Transcription is defined as a written record of something that has been spoken. Similar to how legal transcription eases lawyers’ workload,  interview transcription allows you to preserve the dialogue and details of a conversation for future reference.  This task can be daunting for beginners; however, with some fundamental guidance and … Continued