You dictate in the office, no sweat. You use an Olympus digital dictation recorder – it’s got exceptional sound capture and it’s easy to use. You pop out to visit a client at home – oops, forgot the dictation recorder. Oh well, I’ll just do that dictation when I get back into the office. At […]
Did you know that there are a number of dictating tips for professional dictating which are specific to the type of transcription service you use? This article explores three important professional dictating tips which are successfully applied by medical professionals who outsource dictations to a transcription company. Many medical professionals find that they receive the best possible transcripts of their […]
When a high quality dictaphone like the new Philips DPM8000 digital pocket memo goes on sale my ears prick up and my interest is piqued. It’s not every day that these hardworking, durable dictation devices go on sale; so when they do, I like to spread the word. This month Philips, in collaboration with their […]
The main benefit of working as an online transcriptionist is that you are able to set your own hours, giving you the flexibility to manage your own work/life balance. Many jobs require you at the workplace at certain times; however when working for a digital transcription service you can set your own days and hours. Although […]
How do I know if I need a dictaphone or a notetaker/voice recorder? What is the difference? Voice recorders, or notetakers, are typically used to record multiple speaker audio such as lectures, interviews, meetings and focus groups where a high quality omni-directional microphone is required to pick up all speakers. The audio is usually recorded […]
Pacific Transcription recently celebrated a milestone in the company’s growth, the achievement of ISO:9001 certification for Quality Management Systems. ISO:9001 is an internationally recognised Standard which outlines the requirements an organisation must maintain in their quality management system. Pacific’s quality management system has been thoroughly investigated by an external auditor and approved for certification. ISO:9001 […]
Pacific Transcription understands the importance and vital nature of meeting rigorous ethical standards. Many researchers require confidentiality agreements to ensure the information provided for transcription is kept secure, safe, and adheres to the specific ethical requirements of their university or other research body. Right from the very first upload of audio, through to the return […]
When we mention the word transcriptionist or transcriber, most people immediately think “fast typer.” While this is definitely important – there are other various skills a professional transcriptionist needs to have. But, while we’re on the point of speedy typing…we speak at a rate of 150 to 170 words per minute. On average that is […]
What are the differences between these three professionals? How do you know if a specific service will be more helpful for your business needs? We discuss how the position of transcriptionist, stenographer or typist can mould into a business environment. What are Stenographers? They’re also known as court reporters. They write down what they hear in […]
At Pacific Transcription we receive many queries from transcriptionists and clients alike asking what the best headphones for transcription are. And to each and every one I say firstly, it is a very personal choice. What we’ve discovered over the years is that everyone has different ideas on which features are the most important. So […]
256 bit AES encryption for electronic data is important and essential for government departments, medical practices and others who manage highly confidential information in a secure environment. The Olympus DS 7000 digital dictaphone meets these important requirements because it has 256 bit AES encryption system which protects data from illegal access and has a “Device […]
We all know how important transcription services are in any company where dictation is a key method of communication. For most companies transcription isn’t core business, so why spend so much time and money on infrastructure and resources that could be better directed elsewhere? There is no better time than now to take the plunge […]
The main benefit of working as an online transcriptionist is that you are able to set your own hours...
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