Digital Transcriptions vs. Traditional Transcription Services

Digital transcription services that use audio to text programs and software are becoming increasingly popular, although there is still much debate about their efficiency compared to traditional transcription. Audio to text software programs allow automatic transcription of voice recordings to text format; however, they are still limited in terms of features and capabilities. The poor transcription results they generate often have to be transcribed again using traditional methods to ensure accuracy.

Digital transcription services and software are domain-specific, and while they require a cumbersome fine-tuning process, the software can be highly customized to address the specific needs of the user. Automated programs are also less accurate than traditional means, where recordings are heard by human ears, decoded by the human brain, and transcribed by human hands. While digital means are faster and more competitive, traditional means take the price home for quality and performance as results are significantly less deficient than digitally transcribed audio.

Audio to text software relies heavily on the clarity of audio files. Therefore, noise and ambient nuances in the recording can greatly affect the quality of the output. Since some recordings can only be interpreted with human assistance, re-doing of the transcription is inevitable, which makes processes redundant. Users also consume a great deal of time customizing the program to fit their requirements and preferences.

When outsourcing transcription services, make sure you look for a company that offers customized services. Choose a company with the ability to meet your deadlines, especially when dealing with sensitive documents. It is also best to find an agency that keeps transcriptions in-house and does not outsource excess work overseas. Choose one that uses advanced technology and secure modes of file transfer to ensure safety. You should also look for an agency that offers high quality technical support.

Benefits of Outsourcing Transcription

Today's information age relies much on data and resources, especially when it comes to decision-making. This is why it is crucial for businesses and organizations to have tangible resources of key data and information that offer relevance to their trade and industry. Keeping track of all important data, especially those that are relayed through spoken communication can be difficult, but thanks to transcription services that allow conversion of recorded data into more usable, written content, it is easier to store and keep these kinds of information.

Here at McGowan Transcriptions, we create accurate transcriptions of your recorded data, from interviews to important conferences, lectures, business meetings, and other types of professional recordings. We make sure to keep all your data confidential and we take each client's security seriously. Outsourcing your transcriptions to us guarantees high quality outputs delivered on time, every time.

Outsourced transcription services are becoming more and more popular today as companies embrace the benefits of expert transcription over in-house work. In addition to lower cost of labour, here are some of the best advantages of outsourcing transcription services:

1. Reduced capital investments and overhead expenses. This means significant savings in your internal budget, increased profitability, and improved productivity among in-house employees who can now focus on core business activities and functions.
2. Access to specialized skills required in proficient and accurate transcription of data. Transcription expertise and proper training are required to ensure quality results.
3. Eliminates the need for recruiting additional teams to carry out in-house transcription activities, which allows greater savings on resources.
4. Less I.T. maintenance, as there are less platforms and units to troubleshoot without the extra hands in-house.
5. Excellent customer support and faster turnaround time than doing transcriptions in-house. Professional services save you a great deal of time, effort, and resources.

Audio Transcription Services Necessary to Boost Up Your Business

There are many different types of audio transcription services that you can use to improve productivity of your business. Depending on the type of operations you are running, you can look for firms that specialize in any or all of these transcription services:

1. Legal Transcription – This type of service is used by courts, law firms, and similar types of institutions. It is used in different kinds of situations like depositions, general correspondence, hearings, and a lot more.
   
   
2. Medical Transcription – One of the more sensitive transcription services, this type of service is used for patient summaries, progress notes, and similar types of records and reports. Reports made are generally short, but very insightful and must be 100% accurate especially when it comes to medical terminologies.
   
   
3. Academic Transcription – Used by schools, university students, doctoral candidates, professors, and other members of the academy.
   
   
4. Business Transcription – This service is used for general correspondence in the office or any such type of requirements.
   
   
5. Dissertation Transcription – Used by doctoral students that are completing their dissertation, this type of transcription service often involves interviews, which are essential in preparing final dissertations.
   
   
6. Market Research Transcription – Used for different types of market research work, this type of service often includes one or more speakers.
   
   
7. Focus Group Transcription - Used for focus discussions with three to four or more speakers
   
   
8. Podcast Transcription – Used for transcribing podcasts, which are often requested by clients who prefer to include transcribed versions of their live broadcasts on their website or for storage in their archives.
   
   
9. Sermon Transcription – Used for church sermons, often to provide hard copies of the preaching to the handicapped or for publishing online.
   
   
10. Interview Transcription – Used for transcribing interviews between two or more people, often for research purposes.
    
    
11. Text to Text Transcription – transcription of written text (handwritten materials, pdf files, etc) into editable formats.
    
    
12. Lecture Transcription – Transcribing of lectures and presentations with one or multiple speakers or presenters.
    
    
13. General Transcription – Covers a wide spectrum of areas, from interviews to lectures, podcasts, presentations, and all other types of transcriptions, except those that are medical or legal in nature.