TOOLS YOU NEED BEFORE YOU TRANSCRIBE THAT AUDIO

Transcription Made Easy 

Transcription is an art of converting audio to text. As a newbie to transcription, you need to know these tools of the trade and why they are a must have.


Paid Transcription Computer Tools

1. Dragon Dictate Version 14,.
2. Express Scribe Version 5.5,
3. Inscribe Version 2.0.5,
4. DFX Audio Enhancer Version 12.011,
5. IDM Version 6.25,
6. Hotspot Shield Version 5.20,
7. Eset Endpoint Internet Security Version 6.1,
8. Usb disc Security Version 5.4,

Paid Writing Tools

1. Microsoft Office Version 2010 or 2013,
2. Scrivner Version 1.0.2,
3. Hemingway Editor Version 2.01,

Free Computer Tools

1. Quicktime Player,
2. CCleaner,
3. Adobe Reader,
4. Vlc Media Player,
5. Sumatra,

ONLINE SERVICES

1. Grammarly Account, Browser Plugin and Microsoft Office Integration App,
2. VoiceBase Machine Transcription Account.

Some people might ask why I use them, and Heres are the reasons why

I use (Dragon Dictate)software to get my audios transcribed rather than do it manually, its slower but it's much accurate but not 100% correct, you still have to edit and proofread n format your work.

To transcribe faster, I use (VOICEBASE WEBSITE) to do my audios and mp4 videos much more quickly than using dragon dictate.

To do this, you have to have (IDM) download manager installed on your computer to capture the audio and video files from the transcription sites so you can work on them offline rather than doing it online to save internet bundles.

I use (Express Scribe) and (inscribe) to edit my transcripts and do time stamping on transcripts that require time stamping.

I use (DFX Audio Enhancer) to enhance unclear audios n hear them better, it has the option to turn it on or off depending on the project you are currently working.

I use (ESET ENDPOINT antivirus) because it's as effective as Kaspersky but it doesn't slow down my machine, it uses less Ram on my computer, and its updates are way much smaller, so you don't use as many bundles updating it.

I use (USB Disc Security app) to scan USB drives, it uses antivirus signatures to scan and to delete threats from USB drives, it scans faster than an antivirus program does.

I have used (Hotspot shield) to change my IP address and access content and sites online that have country restrictions, once installed you can either turn it on or off.

I have a premium (Grammarly account) that helps me with editing, proof-reading and correcting grammatical errors on transcripts. Once you have an account, you can also download its Windows app, browser, and Microsoft Office plugins.

(Quicktime player) integrates into (express scribe),

I use (CCLEANER) to optimize my windows, clear my cookies and browser history, its what I use as a fix for those slow, sluggish computers.

Adobe Reader and Sumatra PDF for reading and opening PDFs n PDB files.

I hope you find this information helpful and tools valuable, make a point of using them to take your transcription and writing business to the next level. Don't just read through, go through whichever training you have and don't forget that the most important thing to do is not just reading but,
TAKING ACTION !!!

If you have any question, don't hesitate to ask me or in this forum.
P.S.

All these tools can be downloaded from the internet or else seek professional help from Francis Gichohi from here the original writer of this article.

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