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post #1 of 11
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I would love to have a "go to" person to send audio files to for transcription. I've been pricing it online and it's not, for our needs, the kind of thing that costs all that much but all things being equal I'd rather see if someone in the community wants to do it.

My first salvo is a 25 minute interview with two gents. No accents, good enough quality audio. No real pitfalls.

I've been quoted so far rates ranging from 10c a minute to 15c a minute. There are places of reputation I am not sure of, but they'll get it done within 3 days, which is the turnaround I need.

I'm buried neck deep or I'd do it myself but if anyone wants to be the go to person on this like I said, I'd rather pay you.

PM me if interested.
post #2 of 11
Thread Starter 
Oh, and it's a dreary boring task.
post #3 of 11
PM sent.
post #4 of 11
I'm sure Ripoll's got this... but I wouldn't mind giving it a shot in the future. I've got secretary speed WPM going on and I legitimately enjoy typing.
post #5 of 11
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Originally Posted by Nick Nunziata View Post
I've been quoted so far rates ranging from 10c a minute to 15c a minute. There are places of reputation I am not sure of, but they'll get it done within 3 days, which is the turnaround I need.
What kind of quotes did the reputable places give you?
post #6 of 11
Pro transcription houses I've used have charged up to $200 for one hour of footage (it generally takes three to four hours to transcribe an hour of tape without mistakes). I've also made interns do it for free. There are now probably speech to text programs that would wipe a lot of the drudgery out of the task, but most of the time what drives how I do it is turnaround time. If I need it NOW RIGHT NOW, I pay the pro houses. If I need it next month, interns get it.
post #7 of 11
How long till Phil goes from being Home Team to Unmentionable now?
post #8 of 11
? I said I've both paid a bunch for it and had it done for free. The point was the varying price spread.
post #9 of 11
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Originally Posted by Phil View Post
? I said I've both paid a bunch for it and had it done for free. The point was the varying price spread.
I'd expect to see this post in a thread Cleo started.

Edited for spelling.
post #10 of 11
To clarify: I wouldn't pay $200 for a one hour transcription by someone who'd never transcribed anything. And paying those rates are last resorts. But I also hate relying on interns because they're unpaid and drag their feet.
post #11 of 11
Yeah... the hell is wrong with what Phil said?
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