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2. Select the language of the recording.
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3. Choose "Machine generated" or "Human made".
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4. Receive your transcript.
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5. Click on "Export" and choose your preferred file format.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is transcription in qualitative research?
Transcription is the process of converting spoken words into a written document. Transcription in qualitative research involves turning audio interviews into text documents to allow for a more efficient process of coding and analysing research data.
How long does it take to transcribe a file?
On average, manually transcribing audio to text takes about four hours for every hour of audio.
How can transcription help me save time?
The process of transcription in qualitative research has made data collation and analysis a much faster process. A researcher looking for data can simply use commands like “CTRL-F” to find specific information in a transcript without having to waste time listening through long audio files. Additionally, transcribing qualitative interviews allows an easy way to cut and paste accurate verbatim comments from interviewees and focus group participants into a research report compared to having to listen, pause, and type each comment. Specialized qualitative research transcription services can also provide team accounts, allowing fellow researchers to have access to the data, enhancing teamwork.
How long of a file can I have transcribed?
Happy Scribe will transcribe files of any length. There is no file size limit, meaning you don't have to trim your interviews and submit multiple files. We also accept 45+ file formats including AIFF, M4A, MP3, MP4, WAV, and WMA, making podcast audio transcription quick and easy.
How many speakers am I limited to on my audio file?
At Happy Scribe, we understand that focus group transcription services and academic transcriptions services often need to transcribe multiple speakers within the same audio file. Be it one person or one hundred people, we will transcribe everything on your audio file. Additionally, our speech recognition can detect when the speaker has changed.
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