How Do You Get Digital Audio Recordings For Transcription?
Transcriptions are made from TV shows, trials and other important meetings as a written record of proceedings. Someone has to listen to hours of recordings and type every word. Digital recorders have improved the process, but equipment and other factors continue to make it difficult to get quality digital audio recordings for transcription. Follow the steps to get a usable recording. Choose a recording device carefully. Know that mini disk players are excellent recorders but they require a transfer of the recordings to a PC, which may be a frustrating and slow process. Know that it is better to use a recorder specifically designed for recording voice. Consider using an external microphone. Know that results come from plugging an external microphone into the recorder. Place that between the interviewee and yourself. Understand that recorders sometimes come with separate microphones that may be clipped to the interviewee’s clothing. This may be ideal if you are unconcerned about recordin
