Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Online Transcription Services Using Audio Files

By Susan Ross


Whether a freelancer or independent contractor, there are often a number of opportunities. One of these opportunities involves working for online transcription services. In fact, there are now a number of online services offering jobs to individuals whom have experience in transcription.

In fact, transcriptionists are in high demand. For, there are a number of different disciplines as well as individuals which need to have information transcribed either from written pages or audio files. In addition, there are also those needing to have an individual take dictation then transcribe the information into a word processing document.

Currently, most transcriptionists and services type information from an audio file into a word processing document. After which, it can often be easier to make revisions as requested. In the past, when revisions were necessary individuals often had to retype an entire document. Currently, most administrative assistants and secretaries use Google Drive so as to connect writer with one another.

Most services prefer that clients submit files to be transcribed on a CD, VHS or cassette. Whereas, the most preferable format is that of an audio file. For, when it comes to audio files, an individual can transcribe the information, then save the file for future revisions. While this is the case, there are still those whom are still using dictation and a Dictaphone, most often when working in an office.

Rates for transcription services often differ among individuals and companies. In most cases, hiring an individual will be less expensive than going through a service. At the same time, services can often offer a faster turn-around time. As such, it is up to individual needs as to which might be a better choice at any given time.

As rates can vary widely, it is important to know how a service will be charging. In most cases, private transcription houses often provide services to trade associates, nonprofits, meeting planners, courts, law firms and governmental agencies with billing based upon a contract and agreement.

In the early days, office workers often took dictation from superiors, then typed out the information on a standard typewriter. As there could be a number of revisions, individuals often spent a great deal of time retyping documents from the beginning. Then, in the late 1970s, jobs became easier with the introduction of recording devices. As such, superiors would then dictate into the equipment and transcriptionists would type the information into a typewritten document.

The jobs of transcriptionists became even easier once the first Xerox 860 electronic word processor with a disc drive was born. For, individuals could then create, format, type and edit documents without having to retype the material on a typewriter. Then, with the establishment of email and the internet, individuals could begin sending attachments back and forth through email. Whereas, the newest trend is to share and edit documents through Google Drive, the Cloud, Dropbox and other similar platforms.




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