STT (Speech-to-Text) Transcription

Required files and assets from the client:

• • Audio/video files: Audio or video files in common formats (.MP3, .WAV, .MP4, .MOV, etc.)
• • Audio quality: Clear audio with minimal background noise for best STT accuracy
• • Language specification: Source language of the audio content
• • Format requirements: Preferred output format (SRT, VTT, TXT, DOCX) and any specific formatting requirements
• • Timing requirements: Whether timestamps are needed and at what intervals

• • Ensure audio quality: Provide clear, high-quality audio files with minimal background noise for best STT accuracy
• • Use appropriate STT engine: Select STT engine optimized for the source language and audio quality
• • Specify language: Clearly specify the source language to ensure accurate transcription
• • Review and edit: STT transcriptions typically require review and editing for accuracy, especially for technical terms
• • Handle speaker identification: Some STT engines support speaker diarization; specify if speaker identification is needed
• • Format output: Format STT output according to requirements, adding timestamps and proper formatting
• • Verify technical terms: Review and correct technical terms, proper nouns, and specialized vocabulary
• • Maintain consistency: Ensure consistent formatting and terminology throughout the transcription
• • Handle unclear audio: Mark or correct unclear or inaudible sections in the transcription

• • Audio quality: STT accuracy depends heavily on audio quality; poor audio may require additional editing time
• • Language support: STT engines vary in language support and accuracy; verify engine capabilities for target language
• • Speaker accents: Heavy accents or non-native speakers may reduce STT accuracy and require more editing
• • Technical terminology: STT may struggle with technical terms, proper nouns, and specialized vocabulary; review is essential
• • Background noise: Background music, noise, or overlapping speech can significantly impact STT accuracy
• • Multiple speakers: STT speaker diarization may not be as accurate as human transcription for multiple speakers
• • Editing requirements: STT transcriptions typically require editing and review for accuracy and formatting
• • Turnaround time: STT transcription is faster than human transcription but may require more editing time
• • Cost vs. accuracy: STT is cost-effective but may require additional review time for high-accuracy requirements

1. File Receipt: Receive audio or video files and verify quality and format
2. STT Processing: Process audio through STT engine, generating initial transcription (2 minutes per runtime minute)
3. Initial Review: Review STT output for accuracy, identifying errors and areas requiring correction
4. Editing and Correction: Edit and correct STT transcription, fixing errors, technical terms, and proper nouns
5. Speaker Identification: If required, add or correct speaker identification throughout the transcription
6. Timestamp Addition: Add or verify timestamps at specified intervals if required for video synchronization
7. Terminology Review: Verify and correct technical terms, proper nouns, and specialized vocabulary
8. Formatting: Apply required formatting, including paragraph breaks, punctuation, and style guidelines
9. Quality Review: Review transcription for accuracy, completeness, and formatting consistency
10. Final Output: Deliver transcription in requested format (SRT, VTT, TXT, DOCX) with timestamps if required