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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?

Jul 29, 2025 - Posted by Gia in Transcription

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TranscriptionBrat on 07-31-2025

Great question! When speakers overlap and it’s hard to understand, I usually insert a timestamp like [inaudible – 02:15] or [crosstalk – 02:15]. Never guess - accuracy is more important. If I can partially hear something, I’ll include what I can and mark the rest as unclear. Some clients also prefer you to use tags like [unclear] or [indistinct], so always check their style guide if available.

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