By now I imagine most transcribers are using Express Scribe to help with their audio transcriptions. If not you should check it out. I find it an invaluable tool.
When I first started trying to transcribe I used the quicktime window that popped up. Given the talking speed of the average podcast this was near impossible even though I type very fast so I gave up. Later I came back after learning of this tool and was able to slow the audio down 50% allowing me to have a chance of typing fast enough. At first there is a learning curve of being able to understand the human voice at a much slower speed but you soon adapt.
Using the F7 key you can skip the audio back at a predefined rate I have mine set to 1 second. F8 fast forwards, F4 stops playback and F9 resumes play. You can even use a foot pedal to control the dictation so you can keep your hands focused on typing. Personally I plan on buying a cheap steering wheel controller for PC just to use the foot pedals for control.
My favorite part of this program you may ask? Well the fact it's absolutely free! So grab it if you haven't already and make your transcribing life easier.
Posted by Ryan E.
Hi! I would love to info on using joysticks with alsa player - really anything linux related. Skids, would really like to talk to you as I do medical transcription.
MDG
Posted by: MDG | January 14, 2007 at 02:47 PM