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...
Posted by Jack in Transcription
While transcribing or editing, I often come across incomplete or cut-off sentences where the speaker stops midway or gets interrupted. It can be confusing to decide whether to leave it as is or correct it. What’s the best and most profession...
Posted by TranscriptionBrat in Transcription
In situations where a speaker pauses, laughs, or expresses emotion through sounds, how do you determine if those non-verbal elements are important to include in transcription?
Posted by Amy in Transcription
I’m currently working on an audio where the speaker frequently shifts thoughts mid-sentence without finishing the original idea. It makes sentence structure, punctuation, and clarity challenging—especially when trying to stay t...
