Here at Fiona Shipley, we’ve built a reputation for excellence in transcription over the years.
Our clients know they can expect to receive a timely and accurate transcription service from us, each and every time.
But have you ever wondered how we manage to deliver such exceptional results? Let’s dive into the world of transcription and debunk some common myths about the world of transcription.
Myth 1: 15-minute audio transcribed in 15 minutes
But let’s take a minute to do the maths on whether audio transcription can be done in real time…
An average English speaker speaks at around 150 words per minute, while even the fastest speakers struggle to reach 180 words per minute. In comparison, average typists can type around 40 words per minute, with experienced professionals managing up to 80 words per minute. So you can instantly see that for the 15 minute audio example the numbers just don’t add up.
At 150 words per minute, that’s 2,250 words. Even the most seasoned typist would only manage around 1,250 words in the same time frame.
Myth 2: turnaround time is just about typing speed
Turnaround time isn’t solely dictated by typing speed – there are many other factors in play too. The quality of the recording, the number of speakers, their speaking pace and their accents all play a significant role. Transcription is an intricate art that requires a keen ear, linguistic expertise, and impeccable attention to detail.
Fact: it takes a blend of skill and expertise
Transcription isn’t just about typing; it’s about capturing the essence of a conversation, understanding context, and translating spoken words into written form.
At Fiona Shipley, we are proud to be able to respond to the needs of our clients. Our service delivers a depth of understanding, quality assurance, and seamless execution that we bring to every transcription project.
We work within a wide range of industry sectors, from legal to medical, the media to academia, corporate to financial, as well as being specialists in covering all areas of the energy and telecoms industries. With over 33 years’ experience, there really isn’t much we haven’t seen before so our clients know they are in safe hands. By outsourcing your needs to a transcription service such as that of FSTL you pay for each project as required, which ultimately boosts the efficiency of your own team, and frees up their time to work on core projects.
Outsourcing your transcription needs to FSTL will be a positive enhancement to your business, meaning you get fast, accurate and professional results that you can tap into as and when you need it.
To find out more or to book in your transcription, please call us on 01737 852 225 or email alex@fionashipley.com.