10+ Transcription Projects Completed
At A2Z Language Hub, we've completed over 10+ transcription projects converting audio and video content into accurate written text for legal, business, academic, and media purposes.
What is Transcription?
Transcription is the process of converting spoken audio or video content into written text. We provide:
- Audio transcription — Interviews, meetings, podcasts, calls
- Video transcription — Webinars, presentations, YouTube videos
- Multilingual transcription — Transcribe in original language or translate to English
- Timestamping — Include timestamps for reference
- Speaker identification — Label different speakers
Transcription Styles
Verbatim Transcription
What it includes: Every single word, sound, and utterance
Captures: Filler words (um, uh), false starts, repetitions, pauses, non-verbal sounds
Best for: Legal proceedings, research, detailed analysis
Example:
"So, um, I think that, uh... well, let me start over. The project is, you know, moving forward."
Clean-Read Transcription (Edited)
What it includes: Clear, readable text with grammar corrections
Removes: Filler words, false starts, repetitions, minor verbal tics
Best for: Business meetings, interviews, publications
Example:
"I think the project is moving forward."
Intelligent Verbatim
What it includes: Balance between verbatim and clean-read
Keeps: Meaningful verbal expressions, important pauses
Removes: Excessive filler words, stutters
Best for: Most business and academic purposes
Transcription Services We Offer
Legal Transcription
- Court proceedings — Hearings, trials, depositions
- Police interviews — Witness statements, interrogations
- Legal consultations — Attorney-client meetings
- Arbitration hearings — Dispute resolution proceedings
- Immigration interviews — IRCC, USCIS interviews
- 911 calls — Emergency call transcripts
Accuracy: 99%+ for legal accuracy
Confidentiality: Strict NDAs, secure file handling
Certification: Certification available when required
Business Transcription
- Meeting minutes — Board meetings, team meetings
- Conference calls — Client calls, sales calls
- Webinars & presentations — Training sessions, product launches
- Focus groups — Market research, feedback sessions
- Earnings calls — Investor relations
- Podcasts — Business podcasts for show notes/SEO
Academic Transcription
- Research interviews — Qualitative research, case studies
- Lecture recordings — University lectures, seminars
- Thesis interviews — Dissertation research
- Conference presentations — Academic conferences
- Field recordings — Ethnographic research
- Oral histories — Historical documentation
Media Transcription
- YouTube videos — Content for captions, accessibility
- Podcasts — Show notes, blog posts, SEO
- Interviews — Journalist interviews, documentaries
- TV/Film content — Scripts from video
- Testimonials — Customer testimonial videos
Medical Transcription
- Doctor notes — Patient consultations (HIPAA-compliant)
- Medical conferences — Healthcare seminars
- Patient interviews — Research, case studies
- Telemedicine sessions — Virtual appointments
Additional Services
Captioning & Subtitling
- Closed captions — SRT, VTT formats for video
- Open captions — Burned-in text on video
- Subtitle translation — Translate captions to other languages
- Compliance — ADA, WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards
Timestamping
- Full timestamps — Every paragraph or sentence
- Periodic timestamps — Every 1-2 minutes
- Speaker timestamps — When speaker changes
- Custom intervals — Based on your needs
Speaker Identification
- Named speakers — "John Smith: [speech]"
- Numbered speakers — "Speaker 1: [speech]"
- Role-based — "Interviewer: / Respondent:"
- Multiple speakers — Up to 10+ speakers identified
Our Transcription Process
Step 1: File Upload
Submit your audio/video files via:
- Email (up to 25MB)
- Google Drive / Dropbox link
- Secure file transfer portal
Formats accepted: MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, AVI, MOV, WMV, and more
Step 2: Specifications
Tell us:
- Transcription style (verbatim, clean-read, intelligent verbatim)
- Timestamps needed? (yes/no, frequency)
- Speaker identification? (yes/no)
- Turnaround time (standard or rush)
- Any special instructions
Step 3: Transcription
Our team:
- Listens carefully to audio
- Transcribes accurately (human, not AI)
- Identifies speakers
- Adds timestamps (if requested)
- Follows style guidelines
Step 4: Quality Check
Every transcript undergoes:
- Accuracy review
- Grammar check
- Formatting verification
- Timestamp accuracy
- Final proofreading
Step 5: Delivery
You receive:
- Clean, formatted transcript
- Microsoft Word (.docx)
- PDF version
- Plain text (.txt)
- Timestamped version (if requested)
Pricing
Audio/Video Transcription
Standard turnaround (5-7 business days):
- Clean-read: from $1.50 per audio minute
- Verbatim: from $2.00 per audio minute
- Multiple speakers (+$0.25/minute)
- Timestamps (+$0.25/minute)
Rush turnaround (2-3 business days): +50%
Express (24-48 hours): +100%
Captioning & Subtitling
- Closed captions (English): from $8 per video minute
- Subtitle translation: from $12 per video minute
Minimum charge: $50 per project
Turnaround Time
Standard: 5-7 business days
Rush: 2-3 business days (+50%)
Express: 24-48 hours (+100%)
Same-day: Available for short files (under 30 minutes) (+150%)
Turnaround depends on audio quality, number of speakers, and file length.
Audio Quality Requirements
Best Results
- ✅ Clear audio with minimal background noise
- ✅ Good quality microphone
- ✅ Speakers close to microphone
- ✅ Minimal overlapping speech
- ✅ Standard accents (though we handle all accents)
We Can Handle
- 🟡 Background noise (moderate)
- 🟡 Accented English
- 🟡 Multiple speakers
- 🟡 Phone call quality audio
- 🟡 Some audio damage or distortion
Difficult Conditions
- 🔴 Extremely poor audio quality may require longer turnaround or additional charges
- 🔴 Heavy overlapping speech may be marked as "[inaudible]"
Languages We Transcribe
We transcribe in 80+ languages, including:
Most Common:
- English (all accents: US, UK, Canadian, Australian, Indian, etc.)
- Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
- Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese), Japanese, Korean
- Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali
- Russian, Polish, Turkish, Farsi
Special Services:
- Transcribe in original language
- Transcribe + translate to English
- Bilingual transcription (code-switching)
Confidentiality & Security
- ✅ NDAs available — Sign before project starts
- ✅ Secure file transfer — Encrypted file sharing
- ✅ HIPAA compliance — For medical transcription
- ✅ Data deletion — Files deleted after project completion (upon request)
- ✅ Restricted access — Only assigned transcriber accesses files
What Our Clients Say
"Accurate legal transcription of court proceedings. Delivered on time with perfect formatting."
— Law Firm, Toronto
"Transcribed our podcast episodes for show notes. Great quality and fast turnaround."
— Podcast Producer, Vancouver
"Academic research interviews transcribed with timestamps. Very detailed and professional."
— PhD Researcher, McGill University
File Formats
We Accept
Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, WMA, AAC, FLAC, OGG
Video: MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, MKV, WEBM
We Deliver
Transcripts: Microsoft Word (.docx), PDF, Plain text (.txt), Google Docs
Captions: SRT, VTT, SBV, DFXP formats
FAQs
How accurate are your transcriptions?
99%+ accuracy for clear audio. We use human transcribers, not AI, for highest accuracy.
How do you charge - per audio minute or file size?
Per audio minute. A 60-minute recording costs based on 60 minutes, regardless of file size.
Can you transcribe poor quality audio?
We can try, but very poor audio may have sections marked "[inaudible]". We'll review and advise.
Do you use AI or human transcribers?
Human transcribers for accuracy, especially for legal and specialized content.
Can you transcribe Zoom/Teams recordings?
Yes. Send us the video file and we'll transcribe all speakers.
What if I need corrections?
Unlimited revisions included within reason.
How long does transcription take?
Generally 4-5 hours of work per 1 hour of clear audio. Standard turnaround: 5-7 business days.
Related Services
Need transcription services? Email us at requests@a2zlanguagehub.com or call/WhatsApp: +1-604-720-7721