Audio Transcription service involves transferring recorded or live speech
into typed format. Examples of general transcription include transcribing audio
from conferences, events, speeches and meetings, where the voice is put into
text. Some companies also transcribe recordings that are in cassette, CD or VHS
format, or electronic sound files sent via the Internet.Whereas transcription involves working
with both spoken and written forms of a single language, translation involves
only the written language, and transfers a written message from one language to
another without changing the meaning.
AudioTranscription services
are a challenging and require specific skill sets and the ability to multitask.
All transcriptionists need to have some common skill sets and people
specializing in certain industries will need additional industry-specific
skills. Transcriptionists need to have enhanced listening abilities in order to
accurately transcribe what is heard. This includes being able to use
punctuation in a way that reflects the speaker’s speech and to be able to
record dialogue exactly as it occurred.
One of the
basic skills needed in transcription
services is fast and accurate typing skills. A professional
transcriptionist needs to be good at multitasking in order to understand and
type what is said quickly and accurately. Transcriptionists must also have a
good vocabulary in order to accurately capture the flow of discussion in a
document.
Last but
not the least, in order to deliver professional transcription services, transcriptionists need to have a good
working knowledge of computers and software programs and need to be able to
find information specific to the industry they work in.
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