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Anyone interested in transcribing notes for minutes or any other circumstance has a variety of options available when seeking a transcription machine. Currently, there are different means of transcribing information and because of this there are different materials and machines used in the transcription process. There are even machines that are tailored for certain environments to make recording of the spoken word more efficient and accurate. There are different types of machines available so that you can choose which method is most effective.

The most popular machines for transcription are the traditional cassette machines. These machines utilize either a regular sized or a mini cassette which is obtained from a recorder. This cassette contains that audio that will be transcribed by the individual. The machine itself includes volume and speed controls that allow the user to make the volume louder and the speed of the tape slower or faster for personal preference. In addition, these machines usually include a foot pedal. The foot pedal offers convenience to the transcription process. It allows the user to control the entire machine through the use of the pedal. Instead of discontinuing the transcription process to stop the machine with the hands the user can stop the machine with his/her feet and continue typing. Machines that are used for transcription which include a cassette deck are still used when necessary for doctor’s reports that given through a hand held recorder.

Other popular machine is the digital transcription machine. This machine uses the latest in technology to simplify the transcription process. A computer is required for the hardware to work. The audio is derived from a recorder that has a memory chip and the memory chip is used to extract the audio similar to the cassette. The memory chip or the recorder is inserted into the computer in order to obtain the audio file. In addition, in some form of transcription software may be necessary in order for the audio to be downloaded. Sometimes this software is included with the recorder. The user will transcribe the audio via the computer using the foot pedal as the controlling device for the audio, a headset to hear the audio and special transcription software. The transcription software used for digital transcription helps to simply some parts of the process such as recording the amount of time the transcriptionist actually typed the audio and editing. Also, with this option there is the capability of saving the transcription in different formats and it can be sent across different electronic mediums such as email for prompt delivery.

There are also shorthand machines for transcribing purposes. These machines are mainly used for certain arenas such as court reporting where shorthand is needed because of the need for live transcription of information. These machines are small and usually have an attached paper roll. Currently, these machines are being used in conjunction with digital platforms that assist with the transcription process.

The various transcription options provide the user with different ways in which to translate audio data into written form.