When I had a hundred pounds for every time somebody said that Audio Transcription Companies will be obsolete and everybody would use voice recognition software, I would not have to run a small business! But, I am firmly convinced that voice recognition software in its present form isn't a replacement for transcription solutions. But I'd say that, would not I? Following are a few reason why I remain unconvinced it is going to change me quite yet.
In addition to being used to provide a computer controls, it may also be used to convert language directly into a Word file. On the other hand, the most important drawback is the voice recognition software is a 'puppy for a single grasp' only. It is likely to use the software efficiently for dictation but it can not deal with one-to-one interviews and could likely go into meltdown in the event that you attempted it with team meetings or focus groups.
The software has to be trained to be utilized to a single voice. Asking it to reevaluate and correctly transcribe the various voice of your interviewee in addition to your questions, or even the multiple voices of a team, is not really possible right now.
In addition to being used to provide a computer controls, it may also be used to convert language directly into a Word file. On the other hand, the most important drawback is the voice recognition software is a 'puppy for a single grasp' only. It is likely to use the software efficiently for dictation but it can not deal with one-to-one interviews and could likely go into meltdown in the event that you attempted it with team meetings or focus groups.
The software has to be trained to be utilized to a single voice. Asking it to reevaluate and correctly transcribe the various voice of your interviewee in addition to your questions, or even the multiple voices of a team, is not really possible right now.
