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Transcription Service Providers

 There are some things to consider when you as a client or business owner are looking for a transcription service provider. This article assumes that you know the basics when it comes to getting something transcribed - have recorded a good, clear quality recording and are able to get it to your service provider.

1. Content.
What type of transcript is it that you need done? Is the content medical, legal or general by nature? If it's medical, ensure that your transcriptionist actually does have some medical transcription background.  Legal and general transcripts also require technical and linguistic know how. Check how the transcriptionists responds to emails, writes, and generally interacts with you. After all since typing and language interpretation are a great part of what the service requires, you can assess these skills in the general interaction.

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Recording categories

WHEN REQUESTING A QUOTE FOR TRANSCRIPTION PLEASE INDICATE TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING YOUR AUDIO FALLS INTO (if you are unable to we will make this assessment for you)
Category A: 
Clear speech
No background noise – recorded digitally in a quiet surroundings
A cleaned up verbatim transcript is provided unless specifically stated that strictly verbatim is required.
Category B:

Group discussions, Telephone recordings, Multiple speakers
Background noise, Technical subject matter, Outdoor recording, Low quality digital files
Speakers using English as a second language
Poor recording quality due to inferior equipment.
Analog recordings made on cassette

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