5/29/2023 0 Comments Preferred transcriptions![]() ![]() ![]() The following timings for transcription of a one hour recording are based on many years in the business and relate to transcription time, NOT recorded hours.ĭictation, one-to-one research interviews, lectures, telephone interviews, podcasts, webcasts - between 4 to 6 hours.įocus groups, meetings, conference presentations, group interviews, teleconferences, vox pops - between 6 to 10 hours. It therefore takes a MINIMUM of 4 hours to transcribe a one hour recording depending on a number of factors detailed below. The professional industry standard allows ONE hour to transcribe 15 minutes of clearly recorded speech. It is generally accepted that we speak four times faster than we can type and seven times faster than we can write. Far from it! We speak much faster than we can write or type otherwise there would be no need for shorthand or stenographers. It's a common misconception that one hour of recording takes one hour to transcribe. How long does a one hour recording take to transcribe? The pricing provided by some companies include project management service or proofreading, and where possible, a free digital re-recording of clear analogue recording. Two separate recordings may be an hour in length but because of all the factors discussed on the transcription times section, they will take a completely different length of time to transcribe. Normally companies do not provide a price option for a per tape or per digital recording because no two recordings are ever the same. This applies to all minidisc and digital recordings. There may be discounted service for charities, students and universities due to usual budgetary constraints. Often companies do not offer per audio minute rate for analogue recordings as the tape quality may be too variable (unless you consider your analogue recording to be of excellent clarity). Clients about to bid for research funding have found this option particularly useful.įor all analogue recordings such as standard audio tape transcription, as well as mini tapes, micro cassettes and video tapes. ![]() This will enable clients to calculate the exact cost of their transcription project in advance or, in some cases, before they have even carried out the recordings. Each service and recording format has its own price range - more details of which can be found below.įor all minidisc, digital audio and digital video transcription for recordings which are clearly audible. Where overseas suppliers are used, reverse charge VAT at the rate of 20% will apply.Transcription companies will normally provide tailored quote based on your requirements and their current turnaround times. Do not forget to allow for VAT where applicable, suppliers may quote prices before VAT (20%). Guidelines on pricing options and transcription times Pricing optionsĪs a very rough guide transcription and translation costs should be budgted at £20/hour and four hours transcription time should be allowed for a one hour interview. Janet Lightfoot at AC Transcription Services.Ni Ni Moe Myint at TranslatorsCafe (Burmese and Japanese).AC Transcription Services, Tel 01723 362896 (used by Centre for Criminology).Premier Transcription Services (Alison MacPherson, with security clearance, used by Centre for Criminology).A List of Service Providers (not a list of recommendations) The University's preferred supplier for transcription, translation and interpreting services is Prestige Network Limited. It is also essential that a purchase order is raised at the time of selecting a supplier and before any work is commenced, please talk to a member of the Finance or Research teams or your Centre Administrator. Alternative quotes are not required when using a preferred supplier. In particular it should be noted that for expenditure over £1,000 it is essential that at least two alternative written quotes are obtained, unless the purchase is from a University Preferred Supplier. Please read the Guidance on Purchase of Goods and Services on the Faculty website. When considering the purchase of any goods or services you must refer to the University's approved procedures before any commitment is made to a supplier or contractor. General Considerations when Purchasing Goods and Services ![]()
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