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I’m still getting used to the rhythm of transcribing. On average, how long does it take you to transcribe a 15-minute file? Just trying to see how I compare.

Posted by TranscriptionBrat in Transcription

• Aug 05, 2025
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What’s the best way to handle unclear audio where multiple speakers talk over each other? Do you flag it, guess, or leave a timestamp?

Posted by Gia in Transcription

• Jul 29, 2025
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Hi everyone, I'm currently using Express Scribe for my transcription work, but I’ve noticed some delay when rewinding audio. Is there a setting I can tweak to fix this, or is there a better alternative software I should consider?

Posted by Amy in Transcription

• Jul 22, 2025
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Which companies employ inexperienced transcribers?

Posted by br_nj1 in Jobs

• Aug 28, 2023
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In Clean Verbatim, the transcribed text does not include:

Posted by ahmed0114 in Transcription

• May 04, 2023
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1. Which tags should be bolded?

Posted by ahmed0114 in Transcription

• May 04, 2023
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Olypmus Foot Pedal Issue

Posted by brittahellandinc in Transcription

Does anyone use an Olypmus foot pedal in conjuction with DSS Transcription Module?  I recently updated to Windows 11 and my foot pedal no longer does what it used to do.  The play button used to go back roughly 3 seconds with a double ta...

• Apr 12, 2023
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When we take the final test, are we able to use Express Scribe and then copy and paste it into the template? I would like to be able to use my foot pedal for the test, and would like to know how to do this.

Posted by kjogeorge in Transcription

• Apr 11, 2023
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I would like to know how long it take a freelance transcriptionist to transcribe 20 hours of audio-video recordings.

Posted by EB3 in Transcription

• Mar 30, 2023
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Online transcribers and translators sought for participation in paid research survey: Earn 15 Euros in 30 minutes and help us improve working conditions on online platforms.

Posted by GiuliaVaraschin in Translation

The international research project Fairwork is currently conducting surveys with online transcribers and translators to evaluate working conditions on various transcription and translation platforms. Data from the surveys will help us to assign a ...

• Mar 15, 2023
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