Recording and Transcribing Phone Service

constance · October 8th, 2009

Hi Everyone - Does anyone have a recommendation for a service I can use for a telephone interview? I want the call recorded and transcribed. Inexpensive is good. Thanks in advance.

**Bonnie** · October 8th, 2009

Hi Constance,

I've used FreeConference.com before. The recording quality was good, it was easy to use... and you can't beat the price (free) for a recorded conference call! It worked quite well.

But I didn't use their transcription service. They basically farm it out to a 3rd party, and I believe the cost was about $150 for a 60-minute recording. That's not bad, I guess... but I'm a fast typist, so decided to do my own transcription of the call.

constance · October 8th, 2009

Thanks! I think I'd rather type it myself too =)

**ChristineCobb** · October 8th, 2009

Constance,
You might check with Retta719 here in the forum. She might have some advice for your transcription needs. Her profile is http://www.selfstartersweeklytips.co...member.php?u=5

Another source for a bridgeline is freeconferencecalling.com

**Lynn Terry** · October 9th, 2009

I use Skype for interview & podcast recordings quite a bit. I believe the plugin or utility is called Pamela. Not sure if they offer transcription with that. Anyone know?

I also use Loretta Oliver (profile link Chris gave) for my audio transcription. She's fast and her rates are super reasonable.

constance · October 9th, 2009

Awesome! Thanks everyone. Someone else also told me about freeconferencecall.com. And thanks for the two votes on the transcriptionist! I'll contact her.

As to Skype, I use it when needed but I'm not a huge fan of VOIP. I find the quality to be inconsistent, on regular calls and on the webmaster radio recorded podcasts that I listen to. I have to say that your (Lynn) podcast seems to be of good quality.