Transcribing For the Record (FTR) Files
TP Transcription and University Transcriptions have been working on ‘For the Record’ files (*.FTR) for many years and we think it is one of the best audio recording…
To Ellipsis or not Ellipsis – that is the question
Using the Ellipsis ( … ) in transcription work – an article by University Transcriptions – feel free to comment with your thoughts.. This article has been written…
Why is it cheaper to outsource transcription particularly for universities and the NHS?
Why is it usually cheaper to outsource transcription rather than complete it ‘in house’, particularly for universities and the NHS? We often get asked why we are cheaper…
Anonymised transcription
A common query that arises whenever researchers and academics request transcription services is that certain parts of the recording are kept strictly anonymous. They often ask how this…
Conversational Analysis Transcription – what’s it all about?
Transcribing in most cases is a matter of instinct and expertise on the part of the transcriptionist. A transcriber will listen to an audio recording and make a…
Do you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to complete transcriptions?
No we don’t. All our transcription is done by humans, listening carefully to your recording and typing it out as they hear it. There are other services available…
What does a Transcriptionist do?
A transcriptionist is also known as a transcriber. It seems that the term ‘transcriptionist’ is used more in the USA and Canada, and the term ‘transcriber’ is more…
How to eliminate background noise in transcription
8 Top Tips for avoiding, eliminating and reducing background noise when making recordings for transcription, written by the technical team at www.universitytranscriptions.co.uk. Check out the room you will…
Tips for Recording Groups of People from an Expert Transcriber
Recording a group of people and getting an effective written record of that recording, i.e. a transcription, is usually fairly straightforward, provided you follow these simple five top…
The Definition of Audio Transcription
What is audio transcription? Audio transcription is the notation in writing or symbols of a sound file of some sort, whether this is analogue or digital. It is…