The audio transcription process consists of the accurate conversion of spoken recordings into written text, performed by professionals or automated tools, preserving the verbal content with time markers and speaker identifiers when applicable.

• Main Steps

It begins with preparing the environment and equipment, followed by repeated listening to the audio for initial typing, including pauses, noises, or non-verbal elements as specified (verbatim or edited). This is followed by a review for grammatical correction, standardized formatting, and insertion of timestamps, concluding with quality control by an independent reviewer.

• Technical Requirements

It requires specialized software (e.g., Express Scribe or Otter.ai), noise-canceling headphones, a footswitch for low-quality audio, and standards such as speaker identification for fidelity in legal or academic contexts.

• Advantages

It facilitates the analysis of interviews, meetings, or testimonies, promoting accessibility and efficient research with searchable and indexed text for professional documents.