You might expect voice recognition technology to be in line for replacing audio transcription given the nature and design – however few transcription companies are worried that this relatively new technology can outperform the trained ears and skilled hands of a long-standing transcription company.

With more than a decade behind voice recognition technology, it still fails to perform in commercial settings that require a 98% success rate. The biggest issue is on the quality of the transcription, and when it comes right down to it, quality is always an important factor.

The Need for Quality Audio Transcription

Some industries put a great deal of importance on audio transcription. When you get into legal matters where accuracy is a must, the life of an individual can be at stake if words aren’t transcribed verbatim. Situations like depositions, court hearings, affidavits, 911 calls, briefings, etc. all need to be as accurate as possible.

Voice recognition software can be accurate, but a number of factors can ruin the quality and accuracy of the transcription. Things like loud ambient noise, rapid speech, thick accents, slurring, poor quality recording equipment and more can result in garbled text.

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