WORK FROM HOME
AS A TRANSCRIBER
AS A TRANSCRIBER
Our Resources
Transcription Software
Transcription Software Our recommendation is Express Scribe. Express Scribe is a powerful, must-have tool. It will help you submit a client-ready file in less time. Express Scribe is a professional audio player transcription software that assists you in transcribing audio recordings.
Headset
Transcription Headsets The headset is the most important tool for the transcriptionist. It will help you to cancel outside noises so you can concentrate on the dialogue to transcribe.
Foot Pedal
Transcription Foot Pedal The foot pedal is the transcriptionists best friend. Although Hot Keys can be configured with the Transcription Software for rewinding, pausing, and playing, the foot pedal will give you the upper-hand over your competition.
Keyboards
Transcription Keyboards Not all keyboards are made the same. A few things to consider when purchasing your keyboard. Make sure it is an N-Key Rollover Keyboard. You want to ensure that your keyboard is ergonomically designed for you as well.
Frequently asked questions?
1Who is Daily Transcription Academy?
Read more about TranscoMedia here on our About Us Page. Want more information from us please contact us here.
2Isn’t most transcription work being outsourced overseas?
It is true that some companies are looking for the cheap way out and are outsourcing their work. But there are still a lot of reputable companies that depend on the American worker in order to keep their businesses going. It’s not easy for a native English speaker to understand and transcribe the English language let alone a non-native. With the proper training, education, and application, you can be a part of keeping our work here in the U.S.A.
3What is transcription?
Transcription is the act of effectively listening to audio or video for the purpose of creating a properly formatted document which accurately represents what each speaker is saying.
4What types of transcription are there?
There are three main categories of transcription
Medical
Legal
General
Each type of transcription conforms to its own style and format.
While Medical and Legal transcription are very specific to their own area, General Transcription consists of a variety of interesting transcripts, such as:
• Phone Calls
• Voice Mails
• Interviews
• Focus Groups
• Television
• Movies
• Corporate
• Financial
• Academic
• The list goes on
Medical
Legal
General
Each type of transcription conforms to its own style and format.
While Medical and Legal transcription are very specific to their own area, General Transcription consists of a variety of interesting transcripts, such as:
• Phone Calls
• Voice Mails
• Interviews
• Focus Groups
• Television
• Movies
• Corporate
• Financial
• Academic
• The list goes on
5What is a transcript?
Transcription has become an essential component for so many trades and they are used for a variety of reasons, like:
• Easy access to information for later use
• Legal issues such as malpractice suits, accuracy of court hearings, etc.
• Proper care of patients
• Insights on business and finance
• Analyzing data
• Ease of searching who said what and when
• Editing television shows
• Creating Subtitles/Captions for movies and television
• And a lot more
• Easy access to information for later use
• Legal issues such as malpractice suits, accuracy of court hearings, etc.
• Proper care of patients
• Insights on business and finance
• Analyzing data
• Ease of searching who said what and when
• Editing television shows
• Creating Subtitles/Captions for movies and television
• And a lot more
This course was informative, interesting and comprehensive, with lots of valuable and helpful information. Great for freelancers who are starting out in the transcription industry. found ways to train my listening skills and overcome common problems. Especially useful, and i also loved the fact that you can get important information about different transcription companies and their payment practices. I highly recommend it
Florencia L
I recently decided to start working from home and felt very confident in my abilities to work as a transcriptionist. After having failed my first test I was saddened and wondering how I would learn the skills needed for this job. I was very happy to be offered the opportunity to take the courses on Daily Transcription Academy. The courses were very clear and easy to follow. There were plenty of practice opportunities throughout the course to allow you to become familiar with transcription. I liked that it included a few different companies and went over the fact that each company has different formats and styles. I’m now ready to retake the test along with applying for other companies and feel more prepared for what is to come.
Elizabeth H.
The full Working From Home as a Transcriber course gives you a snapshot into the life of a transcriber. The course provides you with support and key skills to become successful.
Kaelin H.
