Author Archives: Writer

How to Reduce Background Audio Noise

There’s nothing worse than going to transcribe a meeting or courtroom hearing only to find that the voices are nearly inaudible due to loud and obnoxious background noise. The good news is that you don’t have to suffer through that hassle if you do a little prep work before recording. These are a few of […]

The Best Tips for Transcriptionists

Whether it’s in a courtroom or a boardroom, having a transcriptionist nearby is critical for capturing a written record of everything that’s said. While transcriptionists are all highly skilled, they could still use some help from time to time. Our pros at Efficiency, Inc. are here to help. Continue reading to learn a few tips […]

Five Reasons You Might Need to Use a Voice Recorder

Whether you want to create a record of a meeting or record an important interview, professional voice recorders are great tools for preserving the spoken word. Depending on the type of software you use, you may be able to effortlessly transcribe those recordings, so you’ll always have a written record, too. The uses for voice […]

Why Having a Court Reporter Is Necessary

If you’re a lawyer, you already know why having a court reporter is necessary. If it wasn’t drilled into your head during Trial Advocacy, it almost certainly was when you started your first internship or post-Bar job. Court reporting is an important part of any litigation—there’s no substitute for an accurate written record. When you’re […]

Dragon vs. Windows Speech Recognition

Speech recognition software is a valuable tool—one you probably use every day without thinking twice. Computers now have the ability to recognize, process and transcribe spoken words, which can be used for anything from hands-free smartphone commands to recording and transcribing notes, proceedings and more. Two of the most popular speech recognition software brands are […]