A transcript is a written or printed version of spoken material. In the context of modern communication, it often refers to the text version of voice recordings, meetings, speeches, or phone calls. Transcripts are used for various purposes, including record-keeping, accessibility, and content analysis.
Transcription involves converting audio recordings into text. This can be done manually by a person listening to the recording and typing out the content or automatically using transcription software that processes the audio and generates text. Here’s a simplified overview of the process:
The audio or video content is recorded using devices such as smartphones, digital recorders, or conferencing systems.
The recording is uploaded to a transcription service or software, which may use advanced algorithms and speech recognition technology to process the audio.
The audio is converted into text. Manual transcription involves a person typing out the content, while automated transcription relies on software to recognize and transcribe the speech.
Transcripts make audio and video content accessible to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. They also provide an alternative way to consume content in noisy environments where listening is impractical.
Text transcripts can be easily searched, allowing users to find specific information quickly without listening to the entire audio recording.
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Transcripts provide a written record of meetings, interviews, and speeches, which can be archived and referenced later. This is especially useful for legal, medical, and business documentation.
Transcripts allow for detailed analysis of spoken content, making it easier to identify key points, themes, and action items.
We currently have a file size limit of 10 MB. Given that most voice messages are encoded with a constant bitrate and a single channel (mono, no stereo), we can calculate the maximum duration of a file using the following equation:
Applying this equation to our 10 MB limit and a bitrate of 64 kbps (commonly used by the iPhone recorder app), we arrive at a maximum duration of approximately 21 minutes and 51 seconds. To easily calculate durations for different file sizes and bitrates, you can use our audio duration calculator.