Transcription Services for Audio Recordings

 Audio/Video Forensic & Restoration Associates Transcript

• Most of the audio files we transcribe are poor to fair quality because of some of the following issues:
  • Made with non-professional equipment.
    • Recorded with telephone/cell phone equipment.
    • Recorded with hand-held recording device.
  • Recorded in noisy environments.
    • Situations of Duress
      • 911 Calls
    • Outdoors
    • Traffic
    • Crowds
    • Restaurants
  • Produced by concealed recording devices
    • Movement of the wearer creates noise that overpowers any conversation.
    • Hidden recording device is too far from the conversation.
• In contrast, a transcript prepared by a court reporter or stenographer are controlled in quality:
  • People in court are expected to follow court rules.
    • The court room is quiet during a case.
    • If a word or phrase is not understood by the court reporter, they may ask for a clarification before proceeding.
  • Business Meetings.
  • Civil Hearings.
    • Members are recognized to speak.