Audio Transcripts
Accurate audio transcripts are challenging despite the continuous advancements of speech technology of today.
It may be possible if the person being recorded speaks very slowly, methodically, clearly enunciating every single word, and without a difficult to understand the accent.
However, the moment there is background noise in the recording – the clinking of cutlery in a restaurant, a strong gust of wind, a child crying, static through a phone line – or more than one speaker in the recording, this still becomes a challenging situation for quality audio transcripts created through speech to text software.
Audio Transcripts Pricing
Audio transcript service providers vary in their pricing and service schemes. Some charge per character, some per audio minute, and still others by the actual time spent transcribing the audio. Some offer certain rates based on the turnaround of the transcript, whether same day, overnight, several days or even weeks. Others offer a base rate and then increase that rate based on the number of speakers in the audio file, the difficulty of accents spoken, and the quality of the audio recording itself, whether it is clear or contains static or is echoey.
Way With Words provides an accurate and reliable audio transcripts service to meet your needs, ensure you receive our service benefits and that can capably have your subject matter transcribed.
We offer a range of rates and turnarounds to suit your expectations.
Way With Words’ standard transcription service is calculated on a per audio or video minute rate. Pricing depends on the turnaround time chosen and the add-on options selected. The longer the turnaround and the fewer the add-ons selected, the lower the price. Use our calculator below to get started.
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How do I send you my files?
Audio and video files are uploaded via our secure online workflow system. We do not accept links or physical discs; all work is processed via our workflow system.
Once files have been processed, you will receive a notification with instructions on how to collect your transcripts.
How is the cost calculated?
Costs are calculated per recorded minute and are dependent on turnaround time selected. All seconds are rounded up to the next minute. For budget options, longer turnarounds are available.
Audio quality and number of speakers do not affect the cost. Default transcript is Standard Template and Intelligent Verbatim (see examples above). Time Coding, Full Verbatim and Special Formatting options incur a surcharge.
How long are quotes valid?
Quotes are valid for 30 days from date of quotation. Save your job as a draft should you wish to complete your order at a later stage.
Do you have an office in my area?
Our main operational offices are located in the United Kingdom and South Africa while we have points of presence in various territories globally. Please click here to get in touch with us.
How are deadlines calculated?
The 1-Day to 10-Day turnaround times are calculated in business days only, and do not include weekends. Express orders can be returned over weekends, with prior notification.
Benefits of Audio Transcripts
- Expert subject transcribers + select add-on options!
- Fast accurate transcriptions + choice of turnarounds by budget.
- Audio, video or custom transcripts + various transcript formats.
- Instant quote, upload files + quick online account.
- Confidentiality assured! + secure online protocols.
Academic Transcription
Clients include universities, teaching schools, academic institutions.
Commonly used for academic research, field studies, postgraduate research collections, focus group recordings and analysis, institutional lectures and speeches, as well as academic presentations.
Business Transcription
Clients include companies and businesses of all sizes and across all industries.
Commonly used for conference calls, earnings calls, management proceedings, market research strategies, stakeholder presentations, boardroom and corporate meetings, entrance or exit job interviews, AGMs as well as minute reports or memos.
Conference Transcription
Clients include event companies, businesses and government institutions that host conferences and workshops.
Commonly used for conferences, seminars, and workshops that cover topics such as research methodology seminars, business development, entrepreneurship, technology, education, culture and community, finance, business models, corporate strategy, tourism, leadership, energy, environment, as well as medical research.
Disciplinary Transcription
Clients include human resource departments, managers, labour lawyers, unions, business and government.
Commonly used for issues related to disabilities, discrimination, employee development, employee discipline, employee leave management, equal employment opportunity, harassment and special work arrangements.
Financial Transcription
Clients include corporations, merchant banks, regulatory bodies, building societies, accountants, compliance companies, business schools, finance advisers, webcast providers, management consultants and finance portals.
Commonly used for forex consulting, wealth management advice, insurance agreements, finance brokering, banking, investor relations, earnings calls, annual financial and budget meetings, business surveys, interim company results, financial seminars and training sessions, analyst interviews, financial reports and company reports.
Focus Group Transcription
Clients include business services, marketing groups, PR companies, brand houses, research groups, academic institutions and government departments.
Commonly used for roundtable discussions, surveys, market research, business discussions, brainstorming workshops, strategic planning sessions, academic research, meetings and group discussions.
Government Transcription
Clients include local, regional, federal, provincial, state and national governments.
Commonly used for meetings, parliamentary discussions, public policy debates, public reports, cabinet or other government minutes and government research into its many programmes.
Insurance Transcription
Clients include insurance, medical and legal professionals and any other relevant or related claims experts.
Commonly used for insurance recorded statements, insurance testimonials, insurance and damage reports, agent summaries, file interviews, notes on investigations and probes, summary reports, theft/property damage reports and insurance reports for property, casualty, holdings and assets.
Interview Transcription
Clients include professionals from various disciplines, including business people, lawyers, authors, journalists, students, researchers, recruiters, multimedia professionals, and police.
Commonly used for research interviews, one-on-one interviews, job interviews, news/journalist interviews, radio interviews, focus group interviews, group discussions, legal interviews, market research, police interviews, teleconferences and telephone interviews.
Investigation Transcription
Clients include attorneys, police departments, detectives, private investigators, law firms and private individuals.
Commonly used for police investigations, property investigations, insurance investigations, disciplinary hearings, crime scene investigation, forensic reports, taped confessions, surveillance recordings, wiretaps, fire and motor accidents, legal proceedings, hearings and private meetings, medical investigation and even scientific investigations.
Legal Transcription
Clients include law firms, law enforcement organisations, attorneys, police departments, detectives, private investigators and private individuals.
Commonly used for general correspondence and memos, attorney dictation, deposition transcripts and recorded witness statements, medical-legal reports, debt collection, legal agreements, contracts, wills and trust documents, commercial and domestic conveyancing, medical negligence and personal injury, immigration, videotaped depositions or interviews, surveillance and investigative reports and telephone hearings.
Market Research Transcription
Clients include market researchers, marketing specialists, brand houses, businesses and government.
Commonly used for collecting data from potential customers, focus groups, producers and service or product providers for evaluation or to capture insights from a wide variety of sources: focus groups, consumer forums, interviews, opinion polls on possible outcomes for a market strategy.
Media Transcription
Clients include broadcast companies, television studios, production houses, news journalists, newspapers, social media distribution agents, video creatives and podcasters.
Commonly used for films, television shows, documentaries, adverts, promotional videos, training materials, news pieces, podcasts, radio broadcasts and talk shows.
Medical Transcription
Clients include doctors, nurses, administrators, medical researchers, pharmaceutical companies and other healthcare providers.
Commonly used for keeping patient records, doctor dictated reports, procedures and notes, treatment history of patients, medical research interviews, healthcare research and medical findings.
Podcast Transcription
Clients include podcasters, media houses, radio stations, social media thought leaders and participants.
Commonly used for webcast lectures, interviews, legal proceedings, sports events, audio library hosting, webcasts and television studio conferences.
Police Transcription
Clients include police departments, government security agencies, private security firms and other law enforcement agencies.
Commonly used for suspect interviews, patrol reports, disciplinary hearings, tribunal hearings, victim interviews, witness statements, fire reports, emergency service phone calls, 911 or other emergency dispatch calls, memorandums and internal communications, surveillance footage and wiretaps, inmate or prisoner phone calls, and staff and departmental meetings.
Sermon Transcription
Clients include churches, prayer groups, bible study groups and other religious bodies.
Commonly used for church lectures, religious coaching, church notes, church correspondence, prayer/study groups, ministry, gospel seminars and bible reading.
Telecommunications Transcription
Clients include individuals, business, and government.
Commonly used for teleconferences, videoconferences, Skype, VOIP, WhatsApp or other software chat services.
Way With Words offers a simple and easy-to-use audio transcript service. Our verified transcribers ensure that your audio transcripts are returned as Word documents (or in other file formats on request) 99%+ accurate and on time.
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