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May 05, 2020

Sophie Nixon in Careers, Finance & Media Transcription, Medical Transcription, Minute Taking, Research Transcription, Stenography/Court Reporting, Tips, Transcription

Trouble with Transcription? Try using a foot pedal!

Trouble with Transcription? Try using a foot pedal! Using a foot pedal for transcription can free up your hands by controlling audio with your feet. Pacific Transcription stocks Philips and Olympus foot pedals which will improve your efficiency as a professional typist. Keep reading to find out more about foot pedals! Transcription can be a […]

Feb 03, 2020

Cassandra Carse in Dictation, Focus Groups, Interviews, Research Transcription, Transcription

Man vs. Machine: Our typists take on Speech Recognition Software

We’re just starting out the year 2020, and in some way, it feels as if we’re already living in the future. Technology just keeps getting more incredible, with 3D printers, AI robots, and Virtual Reality Headsets becoming a part of our everyday world. “So,” I hear you ask; “…surely, I can use a simple voice […]

Nov 05, 2019

Sophie Nixon in Industry News, Research Transcription, Tips, Transcription

5 Simple Tricks To Master Microsoft Word

Most typists use Microsoft Word every day that they work. You may think you know your way around the program, but you will be surprised by how much you don’t know. Microsoft word is filled with shortcuts and customisable features to make your job easier. Here are five tricks that you can use to improve your […]

Sep 13, 2019

Sophie Nixon in Better Audio, Dictation, Transcription

Philips SpeechExec 11: Dictation And Transcription For The Future

In a world where technology is upgrading at such a rapid pace, it can be hard to keep up. That is why Philips is introducing the latest release of the highly popular Philips SpeechExec 11. Available only as a subscription, Philips ensures this new product meets your dictation and transcription needs. Subscribe to the latest developments […]

Jun 21, 2019

Cassandra Carse in Dictation, Mobile Dictating, Tips, Transcription

Dictation and Transcription Software – Is there A Difference? You Bet There Is!

Is there a difference between dictation and transcription software? Is there a difference between dictation and transcription software? You bet there is! This is one of the most frequently asked questions professional dictation dealers in Australia hear from clients. For dictators and transcriptionists, the differences are critical to their individual work. In fact, they are […]

Jun 22, 2018

Catherine Byrne in Better Audio, Pacific News, Tips, Transcription

About Pacific’s six “tried and tested” methods of receiving audio for transcription

Many transcription companies have a number of ways that clients can provide audio for transcription, but not all methods are as secure as they could be. Pacific Transcription offers six “tried and tested” methods to clients, providing greater flexibility, enhanced accessibility and improved security to clients in how audio is supplied for transcription. But first, […]

Apr 18, 2018

Catherine Byrne in Pacific News, Tips, Transcription

Clients Reap the Benefits of Pacific’s Regular Internal Audits

For anyone who has been involved in attaining and maintaining certification of an international standard, such as Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), they’d be very familiar with the need for internal audits. Internal audits are a necessary and essential part of any certification attainment and maintenance process. Yesterday I attended a workshop on internal auditing, […]

Jan 17, 2018

Catherine Byrne in Better Audio, Transcription

Top Transcription Tools for Typists

Professional transcriptionists have an array of transcription tools which help them work smarter and streamline their daily workflow. In the professional transcriptionist’s toolkit you will often find any or all of the following: a transcription foot pedal, transcription software, text expanders, a good quality headset, a list of most commonly used hotkeys, and a selection […]

Oct 10, 2017

Catherine Byrne in Dictation, Focus Groups, Interviews, Pacific News, Research Transcription, Transcription

Why disclosing the nature of audio files to your trusted transcription company is important

From time to time researchers approach us asking whether we would like to be informed about the nature of their audio files. The answer is a resounding yes. Why? Having information about the content of the audio helps our typists to more fully contextualise the content, thereby reducing the chance of errors and ultimately producing […]

May 05, 2017

Catherine Byrne in Dictation, Healthcare, Medical Transcription, Mobile Dictating, Pacific News, Transcription

Pacific’s Three Direct Dictation Methods – At Your Fingertips!

Direct dictation eliminates the need to manually upload audio files to an individual’s secure client transcription account, which can be time consuming. Pacific Transcription offers medical and legal clients three direct dictation methods which make dictating safe, secure, easy-to-use and legally compliant. What are these three direct dictation methods? The three direct methods of […]

Oct 25, 2016

Catherine Byrne in Focus Groups, Pacific News, Qualitative Research, Transcription

How Pacific’s Transcription Quote Calculator Helps Australian Researchers

As the end of the year fast approaches researchers are reminded that their grants must be acquitted, budgets balanced, tight time frames met and allocated resources put to good use. Pacific Transcription helps researchers meet these demands in a number of ways. The first step is to provide researchers with an accurate quote for transcription […]

Sep 22, 2016

Catherine Byrne in Dictation, Transcription

Foot Pedal Compatibility – Introducing the Olympus Foot Switch Configuration Tool

Since embracing digital technology in daily workflow, transcriptionists across the world have been grappling with dictation and transcription software and foot pedal compatibility. Traditionally transcriptionists working within legal, medical, accounting and insurance professions have used the same brand of software and hardware as the dictators’ dictation devices. There have been a number of compelling reasons […]

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