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What are the benefits of audio transcription services?
Audio transcription is the process of converting spoken language into written text but how do you know which one is best for your needs? Transcription is becoming more important than ever in this age of increasing consumption of content. In this article, we will look at some of the reasons why you should opt for transcription services.
Accessible to all
Audio transcription makes your video and audio content more accessible to everyone, especially individuals with hearing impairments or those who prefer reading over listening.
Text also makes it much easier for you to understand what is being said in an audio or video file, and can also improve comprehension, especially in complex or technical topics when listeners miss nuances, or can’t understand an accent, or are not native speakers of the language(s) used.
Additionally, text is much easier to search as you can use keywords and phrases, which can save time when trying to locate specific information in an audio or video file.
Who uses transcription services?
Professional transcription is used every day, in every industry, by individuals and companies all over the world. Below are some of the most common examples:
- Education/Academia: Lectures, seminars and content for schools, colleges and educational organisations.
- Financial Intuitions: Meetings and conference calls for financial companies like banks and insurance companies.
- Consulting and Market Research: Surveys, focus groups, consumer interviews, etc., for market research companies.
- Healthcare and Medical: Medical reports, doctor dictations and patient notes for healthcare providers, hospitals and medical research organisations.
- Law and Government organisations: Client meetings, court proceedings, testimonials and other legal documents for solicitors, law firms and legal departments.
- Media/Entertainment Companies: Videos, interviews, scripts and other audio content for journalists, podcasters and production companies.
Which service do you need? Which is best, AI or human transcribers?
AI transcription systems may be faster than human transcribers as they can process large volumes of audio data in a short amount of time, whereas human transcribers may take longer to complete the same task. AI transcription systems can also be more cost-effective for larger projects as most human transcribers are paid on the length of the audio transcribed , but it is worth noting that some AI transcription systems require a subscription fee or only give you so many free minutes per month. Additional cost and time for your transcription may be hidden – all AI produced transcriptions still require human oversight to correct errors and improve quality.
Overall, we have found that professional transcription services offer expertise in transcribing audio content which you will just not get using AI generated transcriptions. Expert human transcribers can understand accents and dialects that AI struggles to comprehend. As we know, our English language and grammar is complicated, and a human transcriber will be able to pick up on nuances and grammatical mistakes that AI may miss. Human transcribers can often provide higher accuracy and clarity, especially with complex audio, background noise and over speaking groups.
The benefits of professional transcription companies
Always choose a company that offers security, confidentiality and a good track record when it comes to delivering projects on time and on budget. Using an outside company can help to reduce the cost of hiring and training internal staff to do the job.
Professional transcription companies have developed over many years and employ advanced skills, technology, and superior practices to ensure precision and accuracy in providing their service to their clients.
At McGowan Transcriptions, we’re incredibly proud of our 30-year record for meeting client deadlines. We work hard to make sure we always deliver. Our professional and dedicated transcription team are on hand to take transcription projects off your plate and give you the freedom and peace of mind to work on other things, giving you the confidence that it will be finished and in your inbox before you know it. For more information, get in touch with the team today. Call 0800 158 83747 or email office@mcgowantranscriptions.co.uk.
Written by Cheryl Evans
April 2024
