Posted by Meghan in Tools and Resources
I've been having an issue with my foot pedal lately. Sometimes when I press it, there's a delay before it responds, and other times it doesn't work at all. It makes transcription really frustrating because I have to keep pressing it or...
Posted by Amy in Editing & Proofreading
I recently worked on a transcription file where the speaker whispered a key detail, but it was almost impossible to hear clearly. I replayed that section multiple times, but I still wasn’t confident about the exact words. In real-lif...
Posted by Gia in Transcription Software
I'm having a really frustrating issue while listening to audio. One moment the speaker is talking so softly that I have to increase the volume, and the very next moment they're shouting, making it way too loud. These sudden volume changes ...
Posted by Jack in Editing & Proofreading
I was recently transcribing an interview and noticed that the speaker frequently repeated words and corrected themselves, saying things like 'I-I-I think...' before continuing. I wasn't sure whether I should keep those repetitions exac...
Posted by TranscriptionBrat in Transcription
I’ve noticed that in group discussions, people often start talking at the same time and the audio becomes difficult to follow. I’m curious how experienced transcriptionists manage overlapping conversations. What techniques do they use ...
Posted by Meghan in Editing & Proofreading
During one of my recent phone interviews, the audio kept cutting out from one side, and it made the conversation a bit difficult to follow. It got me wondering - do interviewers usually make a note of technical issues like this separately, or...
Posted by Amy in Transcription
Sometimes audio is recorded in a noisy place where there is a lot of background chatter or music, making it hard to clearly understand the main speaker. In such situations, what do you do? Do you focus on the clearer parts, use noise reduction too...
Posted by Gia in Transcription
When working with audio recordings, I often face difficulty understanding speakers who have strong accents or speak very quickly. This makes it hard to maintain accuracy in transcription. What techniques, tools, or strategies can help improve c...
Posted by TranscriptionBrat in Transcription
When working with long and complex audio recordings, it’s easy to miss small but important details such as words, tone shifts, speaker changes, or background context. I want to improve my accuracy and ensure high-quality output. What are t...
Posted by Meghan in Editing & Proofreading
During transcription or editing, I sometimes encounter audio that cuts out briefly or jumps ahead in the recording. This creates uncertainty about where the next timestamp should go and whether the timeline should be adjusted. I want to maintain a...
