Here are the top recording tips to ensure quick and accurate audio transcription.
- Use Good Quality Microphone
Even though investing in high-quality microphones can be expensive, investing in a good microphone positively impacts the quality of an audio recording. The quality of audio can make or break a transcript. There is a fine line between a good-quality transcript and a poor one and the quality of the microphone can be the deciding factor. For instance, in a group discussion, a poor-quality microphone will not be of help whereas a good-quality microphone will be able to capture the voice of every individual. This makes it easier for audio transcribers to prepare a coherent script. This is especially crucial for business transcription services.
- Background Noise Reduction
One of the most important aspects of an audio recording is the recurring background noises that disturb the system and degrade the quality of the audio recording. There is no one step an individual can take to reduce background noise. However, there are several safety measures one can ensure to keep the background noise to its minimum. For instance, one can install noise-proof roofing in the recording room to reduce outside noises. Furthermore, one uses wind-protective foams on microphones to avoid wind noises from the audio.
- Clear Vocals
With all the measures taken to ensure clear audio, be it a high-quality microphone or minimal background noise production, the most important aspect of a good audio recording is clear verbal fluency. No amount of second-hand measures can come in handy if the quality of the vocals does not meet par. Ensuring well-versed pronunciation, clear words, and a lack of slurred speech is crucial. One can start by asking the speakers to talk coherently and practice before the recording sessions.
- Audio Limiter
An audio limiter helps with audio in case of sound distortion and clipping. An audio limiter compresses audio as it prevents audio to reach a certain threshold which, like its name, limits every clipping to reach past a certain field hence leveling all the aspects of audio.
- Positioning of the Microphone
The positioning of the microphone decides the intensity of the voice of each speaker in an audio recording. In the case of a singular microphone, one can try and fix the microphone amid the recording space so as to create a leveled audio intensity for each speaker in the room. Furthermore, in the case of individual speakers, one should not place the microphone right in front of the speaker’s mouth or the audio will experience an unsettling and extremely amplified voice intensity.
- Practice Sessions
Nothing can prepare an individual for an activity apart from physical experience. Holding a practice session for a recording will not only prepare the speakers for the actual recording, but it will also make them aware of the basics of the sessions.
- Editing Software
To ensure good quality audio you can always edit the audio. You can use several different audio editing software to make the necessary changes like removing white noise or increasing voice intensity. Such editing software is ideal for simple transcription.
- Invest in Business Transcription Services
To get a high-quality audio transcripts, one must always consider hiring well-trained professionals by outsourcing transcription services. It is one of the best ways to ensure good outcomes. By investing in such services one can get it right the first time without investing huge amounts of time and effort in the audio. Outsourcing the work provides the transcripts in a hassle-free manner in the given amount of time if chosen by the right service providers.
- Avoid disruptions
One of the ways people can further avoid distraction is by limiting the number of people who can enter the area and shutting down any other machinery or windows to decrease disruptions.
- Stating Presence
The speakers can furthermore ease the process for the transcriber if they address their name in the audio before speaking. It is also helpful to speak in a composed way with a normal amount of pauses because constant speaking may also decline the quality of the transcription.
Conclusion
As previously stated, audio recordings are very susceptible to disruptions. It becomes extremely easy to develop poor audio quality and extremely difficult to create good-quality audio. The pointers may help you get access to good-quality audio transcription recordings in the future.
