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Sep 08, 2015

How Pacific Transcription meets researchers’ rigorous ethical standards

Catherine Byrne in Focus Groups, Industry News, Interviews, Pacific News, Qualitative Research, Research Transcription 0 Comment

Pacific Transcription understands the importance and vital nature of meeting rigorous ethical standards. Many researchers require confidentiality agreements to ensure the information provided for transcription is kept secure, safe and adheres to the specific ethical requirements of their university or other research body. Right from the very first upload of audio, through to the return […]

Aug 11, 2015

What it takes to be a professional transcriptionist

Catherine Byrne in Industry News, Tips, Transcription 0 Comment

When we mention the word transcriptionist or transcriber, most people immediately think “fast typer.” While this is definitely important – there are other various skills a professional transcriptionist needs to have. But, while we’re on the point of speedy typing…we speak at a rate of 150 to 170 words per minute. On average that is […]

Jul 07, 2015

Do You Need a Transcriptionist, Stenographer or a Typist?

Catherine Byrne in Better Audio, Dictation, Focus Groups, Industry News, Interviews, Minute Taking, Tips, Transcription 0 Comment

What are the differences between these three professionals? How do you know if a specific service will be more helpful for your business needs? We discuss how the position of transcriptionist, stenographer or typist can mould into a business environment. What are Stenographers? They’re also known as court reporters. They write down what they hear […]

Jun 09, 2015

Which Headphones Are Best For Transcription?

Catherine Byrne in Industry News, Tips, Transcription 10 Comments

At Pacific Transcription we receive many queries from transcriptionists and clients alike asking which headphones are best for transcription. And to each and every one I say firstly, it is a very personal choice. What we’ve discovered over the years is that everyone has different ideas on which features are the most important. So this […]

Mar 18, 2015

Need 256-bit AES encryption? Use the Olympus DS-7000

Catherine Byrne in Better Audio, Dictation, Interviews 0 Comment

256-bit AES encryption for electronic data is important and essential for government departments, medical practices and others who manage highly confidential information in a secure environment. The Olympus DS-7000 digital dictaphone meets these important requirements because it has 256-bit AES encryption system which protects data from illegal access and has a “Device Lock” function accessible […]

Jan 07, 2015

Outsourcing Your Transcription Makes Good Business Sense

Catherine Byrne in Dictation, Industry News, Tips, Transcription 0 Comment

We all know how important transcription services are in any company where dictation is a key method of communication. For most companies transcription isn’t core business, so why spend so much time and money on infrastructure and resources that could be better directed elsewhere? There is no better time than now to take the plunge […]

Nov 25, 2014

Comparing Acoustic Magic Voice Trackers I and II

Catherine Byrne in Better Audio, Focus Groups, Interviews 2 Comments

Voice Tracker array microphones are cost-effective, user-friendly and provide high-quality audio capture, making them ideal for recording meetings, capturing lectures or conferences and accommodating speech recognition applications. These array microphones scan 360° to electronically locate and automatically steer towards the talker, ensuring that no audio is missed. While the digital signal processor creates a listening […]

Nov 05, 2014

Researchers Rush to Get their Audio Transcribed on Time

Catherine Byrne in Focus Groups, Interviews, Qualitative Research, Research Transcription 0 Comment

It’s that time of year again, when academics, PhD students, and other researchers frantically attempt to meet grant deadlines and get their research audio transcribed on time. Thankfully Pacific Transcription offers a variety of solutions tailored to assist researchers meet tight deadlines, including flexible transcription rates for volume audio upload and prepaid transcription credit. Flexible […]

Aug 19, 2014

What makes a GREAT Dictation App for Professionals?

Catherine Byrne in Better Audio, Dictation, Industry News, Medical Transcription, Mobile Dictating, Tips 0 Comment

A great dictation app can make your daily professional dictation tasks easy to perform, cut down on time spent saving and transferring completed dictations for transcription, and eliminate the need for multiple dictating devices. Dictation Apps: What Are They? Dictation apps are apps designed to be used on SmartPhones and other mobile devices for professional […]

Aug 11, 2014

What is the Difference between Minute Taking and Stenography Services?

Catherine Byrne in Industry News, Interviews, Legal & Court Transcription, Minute Taking, Tips, Transcription 0 Comment

Have you ever wondered whether you require minute taking or stenography services? Do you have regular meetings which need to be recorded and are not sure which service best meets your needs? The two services meet very different purposes, and are practiced by highly trained professionals. In this blog we explain and compare the differences between the two […]

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Industry News

How Pacific Transcription meets researchers’ rigorous ethical standards

What it takes to be a professional transcriptionist

Do You Need a Transcriptionist, Stenographer or a Typist?

Which Headphones Are Best For Transcription?

Need 256-bit AES encryption? Use the Olympus DS-7000

Outsourcing Your Transcription Makes Good Business Sense

Comparing Acoustic Magic Voice Trackers I and II

Researchers Rush to Get their Audio Transcribed on Time

What makes a GREAT Dictation App for Professionals?

What is the Difference between Minute Taking and Stenography Services?

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