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Suggestions for Producing Clear Audio
Clear and Precise Audio is of the utmost importance in the transcription process.
Recording Devices
The method of recording is very important and will aid in making the transcription process as accurate as possible. Digital recorders are preferable, but not necessary, however with technology, digital recorders have adjustments that can help with background noises sounds, etc. Ensuring placement of microphones and recorders is essential.
Background Noise
Background noises, other people talking, etc. makes it very difficult to process a recording. Placing the recorder on a flat surface and in a quiet space and/or if you are the dictator sitting in a quiet space is very important to ensure a clear quality recording. Also when doing focus groups, town hall meetings, meetings with multiple speakers the placement of the microphones is also very important so that clear speech is recorded.
Providing All Pertinent Information
Providing all pertinent information regarding the project is very helpful to the transcriptionist. Clear pronunciation of names, places, street names, numbers, etc. is very important. Using references such as B as in Ball or V as in Victor is very helpful to discern what someone is saying.
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Encouraging all speakers to identify themselves when speaking is very essential during a multi-speaker recording.
Spelling
Spelling anything and everything that you can expedites the process of transcription such as places, first and last names, street names, business names, etc. This also helps the transcriptionist to provide the final product as fast as possible without having to stop transcribing to look up or investigate these types of things.