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Many clients who request
transcription services for the first time usually assume
that it takes one hour to transcribe one hour of
recording. While this is a commonly held misconception,
nothing could be further from the truth. At the very
least, the transcription process takes approximately
three to four times the length of the recording. In
other words, it
can generally be assumed that it takes between 45
minutes and 1 hour to transcribe a 15-minute recording.
This rule of thumb is applicable as long as there is
only one person speaking at any point in time and the
voice is clearly recorded. Dictations, lectures and
certain interviews fall into this category. It may take
a minimum of five times the length of the recording and
up to twice as much time to transcribe group interviews,
meetings and conferences.
The length of time
taken to transcribe recorded information is heavily
dependent on the quality of the recording. You can
reduce the transcription time - and save money - by
taking a few simple precautions before you begin
recording.
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Save
time and
money |
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Conduct
interviews in a quiet environment: reduce
excessive background noise as much as possible.
Keep recording equipment away from noisy machinery
and electronic interference. |
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Try
to use an external microphone. |
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Place
the microphone closer to the person who is
speaking. |
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The
speaker should speak at a moderate pace in a
clear, firm voice. |
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Do
not use the "voice activation" option,
since the first couple of words typically go
unrecorded. Turn the recorder on manually before
speaking. |
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Do
not use a slow recording speed since this gives
poorer recording quality. |
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If
there are several speakers |
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Use
several microphones. |
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Participants
should try not to speak at the same time. |
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Speakers
should identify themselves before speaking. |
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