Transcription 101
Need a transcript produced from your audio recording? Here at Outsource-Typing we draw on our many years’ combined experience in secretarial and transcription work to offer you a professionally presented end product.
Transcription of lengthy reports, correspondence, interviews or discussions can be time-consuming and often quite technical. We can transcribe your audio files for you to produce an accurate record of what was discussed or dictated, saving you time to get on with your research or core business tasks.
We can accept the following:
- Medical Transcription
Medico-legal reports, medical notes, summaries, clinic letters, etc. - Legal Transcription
Letters, memos, court documents - Academic Transcription
We assist students, lecturers and professors in transcribing lectures to assist students. We accurately type research interviews - HR Transcription
We can produce a verbatim transcript of your grievance and disciplinary hearing meetings - Media Transcription
We can transcribe your YouTube videos, radio, video, or podcast content - Market Research Transcription
In-depth discussions, one-to-one and multi-speaker interviews, focus groups - Other Types of Transcription
These might include journalist interviews, conference recordings, seminars, panel discussions, focus groups on anything and everything
If there’s something you don’t see on the list above, contact us and we will advise on how best to carry out the work to the highest standards.
Formats we offer
Full details of the below formats can be provided to you prior to commencement so we know what type of finished transcript you would like. We offer four types:
- Full Verbatim
Includes everything that is said. - Standard Format
A verbatim transcript, but excludes insignificant prompts by the interviewer, half sentences, repeated words, etc.
- Smart Style
This type of transcript avoids use of verbiage, but includes half sentences, repeated words, etc. - Media Transcript
In a tabled format to include time codes each time there is a new speaker / segment / introduction / music / sound effects, etc.
If you’d like to an example copy transcript of any or all of the above just ask – we will be happy to produce copies of these for you to peruse to help make your decision easier.
If you would like to adapt any of the above formats with any of your own requests or additions we are happy to work to your preferred needs – we aim to provide a tailored service. The above will hopefully give you a solid framework.
If you are carrying out research interviews or dictating for the first time take a look at our 8 Top Tips for Recording Interviews downloadable PDF.
Medical and Legal Transcription
Before starting Outsource-Typing, I was an experienced litigation legal (11 years) and medical secretary and PA (4 years). We can take on both your digital and mini-cassette tape dictation and can copy type your handwritten notes from consultation or court, etc.
We are registered with the Data Protection Act 1998, never store information for more than 48 hours and can delete sooner if requested. We can also encrypt and password protect your work so that it’s bulletproof in terms of confidentiality. We’re happy to sign any confidentiality documentation – please let us know your requirements. We’re proud to offer a tailored service.
Examples of medical work offered (but not limited to):
Medico-legal reports, clinic notes and correspondence, symposia transcription, panel discussion transcription, consultation reports, psychological and psychiatric reports.
Examples of legal work offered (but not limited to):
Court pleadings, precognitions and witness statements, letters to Counsel, Statements of Claim, contracts, affidavits, leases, wills, property documentation, minutes, Children’s Hearings, employment tribunals.
You can send your tapes to us by using a service such as Royal Mail’s Special Delivery service as this is safe, secure and trackable. As for digital dictation, it’s really up to you – you can email us directly with the sound file attachments, via a preferred FTP (e.g. such as Transfer Big Files) or via Dropbox, which we recommend.
We offer a fast turnaround of work. Contact us for a quote.
Don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01875 340 892, or email fiona@outsource-typing.com for a free consultation.