Benefits of Field Recording Transcription
Turn your on-location audio and video recordings into accurate, usable text. Our field transcription service is designed to handle the unique challenges of recordings made outside of a studio environment.
Accelerate Your Research and Reporting
Stop spending hours manually transcribing your field interviews. Our AI-powered service delivers fast, accurate transcripts, so you can focus on analyzing your data and writing your report, article, or thesis.
Handle Challenging Audio Environments
Field recordings often contain background noise, multiple speakers, and other audio imperfections. Our AI is trained to handle these challenging conditions, providing the most accurate transcript possible.
Create a Searchable Data Archive
A library of audio files is difficult to search. By converting your field recordings to text, you create a fully searchable archive, making it easy to find key quotes, data points, and moments in your research.
How to Transcribe a Field Recording
Our platform makes it easy to convert your on-location audio to text.
- Upload Your Recording: Securely upload your audio or video file from your recording device. We support all common formats.
- Automatic AI Transcription: Our AI will analyze your recording, distinguish between different speakers, and generate a highly accurate transcript.
- Review and Export: Use our online editor to review the transcript and make any necessary corrections, then export it as a DOCX, TXT, or PDF file.
Who Needs Field Transcription?
This service is essential for any professional who conducts research or gathers information outside of an office setting.
- Academic Researchers: Transcribe interviews, focus groups, and observational notes for qualitative data analysis.
- Journalists: Quickly convert field interviews and press gaggles into text for your articles.
- Market Researchers: Analyze in-person customer interviews and feedback sessions.
- Filmmakers: Transcribe on-location interviews and dialogue for documentary and film production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is field transcription?
Field transcription is the process of converting audio or video recorded “in the field” — meaning outside of a controlled studio environment — into written text.
How do you handle background noise in field recordings?
Our AI models are trained on a massive dataset that includes audio with various types of background noise, allowing them to isolate speech and provide a more accurate transcript than standard tools.
Can you identify different speakers in a group interview?
Yes, our AI automatically identifies and labels each speaker in the conversation, which is essential for analyzing group discussions and interviews.
How quickly can I get my transcript?
A typical one-hour field recording is transcribed in just a few minutes, allowing you to begin your analysis almost immediately.
Is my research data secure?
Absolutely. We use enterprise-grade security and encryption to ensure your sensitive research data and recordings remain confidential.
