Name: McGowan Transcriptions
Brand: McGowan Transcriptions
Rating: 4.9 (355 reviews)

Question 1

Who benefits from transcription?

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Transcription benefits a wide range of people, from medical professionals to students, and from HR officers to lawyers. Transcription services allow for accurate documentation of the spoken word from important audio recordings. Where accuracy is essential, transcription proves beneficial. By avoiding the inaccuracies of AI, understanding the nuances of regional dialects, and picking up on what needs to be heard, transcription ensures accuracy and compliance for many.

Question 2

How hard is it to transcribe audio?

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Much harder than you might think! Try playing back a recording of a meeting you have recently attended. Then, make sure you can attach the right words to the right person, in the right tone, with the pauses where they need to be. Remember to ignore the background chatter and not get distracted by random coughs, movement, or other noises you might hear. Also, keep in mind that one of the speakers has English as a second language, so there may occasionally be a stumble or a stutter while they find the right word. It’s hard, isn’t it?

That’s why at McGowan Transcriptions, we use expert transcribers who are adept at detecting tones, ignoring background noise, and understanding industry-specific language for complete accuracy.

Question 3

How long does it take to transcribe one hour?

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Much depends on the complexity of the audio being transcribed, the speakers on the audio file, and the quality of the audio itself. We don’t compromise on quality, though, and will always ensure fully accurate transcription. As a result, you can expect it to take approximately 4 hours to transcribe one hour of audio. However, this time can easily be doubled for significantly complex subject matter. Simply ask our team for additional information specific to the transcription you require, and they will be happy to help.

Question 4

How long do transcription services take?

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We pride ourselves on our accuracy at McGowan Transcriptions. With 600 hours of weekly transcriptions and not one missed deadline in our 30 years, we take the time to ensure the best possible transcription service. Our average turnaround time is 2-3 days, but where time is of the essence and more immediate transcription is required, we do offer a 24-hour turnaround. In fact, in most cases, we’ll aim for a 24-hour turnaround regardless of whether the project is booked in advance or labelled as urgent!

Question 5

Is transcription still in demand?

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It sure is! Many people think that the dawn of AI has made transcription redundant. If anything, it’s made it more important than ever! With the inaccuracy of AI tools leading to concern, many businesses now source a human-based transcription service, even after they have paid for an AI tool.

Add to the mix that global connectivity is now more prominent than ever, and you’ll see that transcription plays a vital role across the world. Students watching a lecture in Rome from their campus in the USA or lawyers in the UK requiring interview notes from a client in Eastern Europe benefit greatly from transcription. Without it, vital educational achievements could be missed, and essential legal documentation misunderstood.

Question 6

Why does transcription take so long?

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We would have to ask, “Does it really?” When you consider the complexity of many transcriptions, the turnaround times are incredibly fast—especially when you factor in the potentially complex language being used in the recordings, the background noise, and the length of the recording. At McGowan, we can transcribe files in as little as 24 hours if necessary.

Question 7

What does a transcription service do?

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A transcription service like McGowan Transcriptions employs experts to listen to audio or video files and extract the spoken elements. Carefully taking note of pauses, background noise, multiple speakers, and regional dialects, they identify exactly what was said and by whom, to put together a comprehensive record of the spoken word. These services can be used for legal transcriptions, medical research, interview transcriptions, and much more.

If you have files that require transcription, contact our team today to see how we can transfer audio into the written word with high accuracy.

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