Transcription Services in New York for Accurate Business Records
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Professional & Accurate Transcription Services in New York
Finding professional transcribers who keep up with New York's pace isn't easy. Expert transcriptionists at Vanan Services, with over 7 years of experience, work with companies across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond, delivering certified transcription with guaranteed accuracy of 99%. We've spent years building a reliable service that works for busy professionals.
Real people handle your projects—we use human transcription exclusively, no robots or automated software. Each transcript undergoes our quality assurance system, which includes a thorough quality review and meticulous proofreading.
Same-day service has become our specialty, helping lawyers meet court deadlines and executives prepare for morning meetings. Our focus on client satisfaction is evident in the details—formatted exactly as you need it, delivered when promised.
Our general transcription services are available from just $1 per minute, while legal transcription starts at $2 per minute. Get your complimentary quote today by calling 1-646-481-2955. We offer discounts on bulk orders and for students, as well as NGOs.
Located on 35th Street, we’re just minutes away from Madison Square Garden (0.6 miles) and Penn Station (0.4 miles).
Our Streamlined Step-by-Step Transcription Process
File Submission
Project Assessment
Transcriber Assignment
Transcription & Time-Stamping
Editing & Proofreading
Quality Assurance
Delivery
Support & Revisions
Advanced Audio-to-Text Transcription Trusted by Businesses in New York
Did you finish a focus group in Brooklyn or wrap up an important phone call with overseas clients? Recording a voice memo after a meeting? Count on our expert transcribers! Businesses across NYC trust Vanan Services for precise audio-to-text conversion. We specialize in quick transcription that captures every detail.
Our team provides both clean and edited transcripts, depending on what works best for your project. New York transcription services like ours include speaker identification and precise timestamping to help you navigate content quickly. Complex case study interviews with multiple speakers' transcriptions become organized, searchable documents.
Our transcribers provide custom formatting for each client. Plus, agencies love our white label options to offer transcription under their own brand name. Our office is just 0.3 miles from Herald Square, making it a quick and easy walk.
Industry-Specific Transcription Solutions in New York for Specialized Sectors
New York's 205,000+ businesses across 1,000 industries have unique documentation needs. Our transcribers master sector-specific terminology from legal jargon to medical terms. You get customized formatting that matches your industry's exact requirements.
Top Industries in New York We Transcribe For
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Finance and Insurance
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Real Estate
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Legal and Professional Services
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Healthcare and Medical
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Technology and Information
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Retail and E-commerce
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Education and Research
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Tourism and Hospitality
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Media and Entertainment
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Construction and Engineering, etc.
Business Transcription Services in New York for Corporate Documentation
Running a business in New York means constant communication—from your client meeting in the Financial District to that crucial conference call with your shareholder group. Whether you're a startup founder, an entrepreneur building your dream, or managing an enterprise, precise documentation drives smart decisions. Our business transcription services ensure every conversation and meeting is documented with the highest level of accuracy, supporting informed decision-making.
Your board meeting discussions, contract negotiations, and company presentation content deserve professional transcription. We handle everything from employee training sessions to HR interviews and staff meeting recordings. Our team supports market research projects for both small business owners and established firms seeking partnership opportunities. Need outsourced solutions? We work with wholesale operations, reseller networks, and growing startups alike.
Our transcribers specialize in fast turnaround times and confidential handling of sensitive corporate data. We transform your audio into searchable, time-stamped documents that protect your business intelligence.
Your bilingual conferences get edited & intelligent transcription from native speakers who understand cultural nuances. Want to stop by? We’re conveniently 0.8 miles from the Empire State Building and only 0.5 miles from Times Square.
Business Recordings We Transcribe:
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Board meeting recordings
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Shareholder meetings
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Conference calls and video conferences
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Client consultations and meetings
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Employee training sessions and workshops
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HR interviews and exit interviews
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Staff meetings and team briefings
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Quarterly earnings calls
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Company presentations and keynotes
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Sales calls and negotiations
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Contract discussions, etc.
Financial Transcription Services in New York for Banking and Investment
The financial services industry contributes around $500 billion to New York's economy and employs over 330,000 people, representing the largest consumer of transcription services in the city. This massive demand is driven by strict SEC regulations requiring verbatim documentation of all investor communications and material disclosures within 24-48 hours. Our financial transcription services ensure complete accuracy and compliance with all regulatory standards.
Wall Street earnings calls generate over 4,000 hours of audio content each quarter. Most calls (73%) occur between 8-10 AM EST to accommodate global markets before the NYSE opening bell. Financial professionals need error-free documentation for every earnings call and investor meeting in the banking sector—and the clock is always ticking.
Our specialized financial transcribers handle this volume with rush turnaround options. When multiple stakeholders speak different languages on one call, our transcribers are ready. Major financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch rely on our transcription services for critical needs.
We handle over 100 languages and ensure that every crucial detail is accurately represented in your reports. Located near Grand Central Terminal (1.0 mile), our office is at the heart of the city; visit us.
Recently, a major investment bank required urgent transcription of 12 hours of merger negotiations involving Chinese and American executives, including technical financial terminology and multilingual discussions. Our Wall Street-specialized team delivered time-coded transcripts within 6 hours, enabling legal review before Asian markets opened. This exemplifies how our team's extensive expertise in financial terminology delivers the documentation Wall Street depends on regularly.
Financial Recordings We Transcribe:
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Earnings Calls
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Board Meetings
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Investor Conferences
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Analyst Briefings
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Merger & Acquisition Discussions
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Compliance Training Sessions
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Risk Management Meetings
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Client Advisory Calls
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Quarterly reports
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Trading Floor Communications
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Audit Committee Meetings
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Banking Webinars/conferences, and more.
Law Enforcement Transcription in New York for Police and Security
Police departments in NYC handle countless recordings that need flawless documentation. When a detective conducts a police interview or reviews surveillance footage for a criminal investigation, every word counts.
The NYPD's 20,000+ body cameras generate approximately 1.5 million hours of footage annually. Each critical incident requires a full transcription for legal proceedings and internal review. Our certified transcribers specialize in body camera audio, precisely capturing field recordings.
Our police transcription services ensure every audio and video file from investigations is accurately documented, helping law enforcement maintain reliable and detailed case records.
Security matters, which is why our CJIS-compliant services protect your sensitive data throughout the process. We transcribe everything from routine police documentation to complex criminal investigation materials with complete accuracy.
NYC's detective bureaus solve 86% more cases when evidence is properly documented. Our transcribers are well-versed in law enforcement terminology and maintain absolute confidentiality for all surveillance and interrogation recordings. Get your transcript within 24 hours!
New York Legal Transcription Services That Law Firms Trust
Law firms in NYC process mountains of audio. Criminal law depositions, family law hearings, and intellectual property disputes—each needs precise documentation. We convert cassette tape recordings and analog files from judicial proceedings into searchable digital documents. Our legal transcription services ensure that every detail is captured accurately and delivered on time.
Workers' compensation cases and medico-legal reports demand extra care. When Cravath, Sullivan & Cromwell, Skadden, Davis Polk, and Cleary Gottlieb need flawless legal transcription, they rely on certified & confidential services. Every lawyer we work with gets a confidentiality agreement up front. Attorney-client privilege and privileged information stay protected.
New York courts handle over 3.6 million cases annually across all five boroughs. The State Unified Court System processes everything from traffic violations to complex commercial litigation. Law firms spend $9.8 billion on litigation support services, including transcription. Nearly 73% require same-day turnaround for depositions and critical proceedings. Count on Vanan Services for flawless court transcription services!
For example, a Manhattan law firm needed 200 hours of witness depositions transcribed for a multinational fraud case, including heavy NYC accents and financial jargon from Wall Street executives. Our certified transcribers completed the project in 72 hours with verbatim accuracy, demonstrating our capability to handle complex, high-volume legal transcription under tight deadlines. The New York County Supreme Court, Civil Branch, is just 3.4 miles from our office.
Legal Recordings We Transcribe:
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Witness statement
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Legal proceedings
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Legal dictation
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Interview
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Deposition
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Trial
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Courtroom proceedings
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Arbitration hearings
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Mediation sessions
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Client consultations
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Police interrogations
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Grand jury testimony
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Bail hearings, etc.
New York Medical Transcription Services That Hospitals Prefer
New York hospitals handle complex documentation, requiring transcription that matches their demanding pace. Leading healthcare facilities manage thousands of patient records through specialized documentation systems. NYC's Emergency Medical Services handles 1.5 million calls annually, with each call transcribed within 4 hours for quality assurance.
Our HIPAA-compliant transcribers specialize in urgent medical documentation and protect medical privacy while delivering high-quality transcripts.
Top healthcare institutions in New York City, such as NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Mount Sinai Health System, NYU Langone Health, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Lenox Hill Hospital, rely on transcription providers like Vanan Services to ensure flawless medical documentation and patient care.
When a physician needs clinical notes or a doctor requires telemedicine reports, patient confidentiality remains non-negotiable. Our certified medical scribes handle STAT (urgent/rush transcription) requests within a few hours. Healthcare professionals trust our transcription for critical documentation needs.
We Transcribe the Following:
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Doctor–patient consultations
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Medical dictations
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Surgical procedures
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Medical conferences and seminars
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Clinical research interviews
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Case studies and medical reports
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Telemedicine sessions
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Radiology, pathology, and lab reports
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Pharmaceutical and regulatory meetings
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Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions, and more.
Media Transcription Services in New York
In the fast-paced world of television, radio, and film, transcription accuracy is vital. New York City produces over 250 TV shows each year, generating nearly 11,000 hours of footage—all of which require meticulous post-production transcription for closed captions, international distribution, and legal compliance.
Leading media giants such as Vox Media, Condé Nast, Complex Networks, CBS News and Stations, and NYC Media depend on precise transcripts to create flawless captions, interviews, and broadcast content.
Our specialized media transcription services cater to producers and broadcasters who need every spoken word accurately documented for editing, dubbing, and archiving.
At Vanan Services, our transcribers are trained in broadcast standards and deliver FCC-compliant transcripts every time. From newsroom recordings to film dialogue, we ensure clarity and consistency across every project. Producers, broadcasters, and documentary makers trust us to transform raw audio into polished, ready-to-air subtitles.
Your podcast or video series deserves a transcript that captures every nuance, emotion, and tone. That’s why we provide 24/7 support—because deadlines in media production don’t wait. Our team undergoes specialized training in media terminology, ensuring industry jargon is always transcribed with accuracy and confidence.
Media Transcription Services We Provide
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Television shows, series episodes, and pilot scripts
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Feature films, documentaries, and short films
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Radio broadcasts, talk shows, and DJ segments
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Podcast episodes and audio series
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Broadway shows, theater performances, and rehearsals
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News reports, press conferences, and media briefings
Publishing Transcription in New York for Authors and Media Houses
Authors and media professionals need reliable transcription to bring stories to life. Working on your next book or documentary project? Your manuscript deserves an error-free transcription that captures every nuance. From biography interviews to research recordings, we understand publishing deadlines matter to you.
New York publishes over 15,000 titles annually, making it America's publishing capital. Our transcribers know publishing terminology and format requirements specific to major publishing houses. We provide transcripts that sync perfectly with your editorial workflow.
You get editable formats compatible with all publishing software.
Academic Transcription Services in New York for Universities and Research
Are you a student in NYC drowning in hours of dissertation interviews? Your academic research deserves accurate documentation. We understand the pressure of meeting thesis deadlines while managing lecture recordings and seminar notes.
Our ATA-certified transcribers specialize in educational content for every university and college setting. From professor interviews to conference presentations, we handle scholarly work with precision. Our academic transcription services ensure that every research interview, seminar, and discussion is accurately captured to support your academic excellence.
Whether you're conducting qualitative research or need speech transcriptions for your library archives, we deliver certified transcriptions that meet higher education standards.
Top universities in New York, such as New York University (NYU), Columbia University, Fordham University, Pace University, and The City University of New York (CUNY) require professional transcription services to support lectures, research projects, interviews, and academic documentation with precision and clarity.
We transform your complex academic research into searchable, citable documents. Every dissertation interview and educational recording receives meticulous attention, ensuring your scholarly work maintains its integrity.
Academic Content We Transcribe:
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Dissertation Interviews
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Focus Group Discussions
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Thesis Defense Recordings
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Lecture Recordings
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Academic Conferences
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Research Interviews
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Seminar Presentations
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Lab Observations
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Field Study Recordings
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Oral History Projects
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Academic Podcasts, and more.
Meet us at our office. We are located about 1.4 miles from Central Park.
Government Transcription Services in New York for Official Documentation
Government agencies in NYC need documentation that meets strict standards every single day. Working with materials requiring security clearance can feel overwhelming. Our transcribers handle classified documents and federal law enforcement recordings like second nature. They know exactly what government departments expect.
The United Nations headquarters in NYC produces over 800 million words of documentation annually. Every document requires simultaneous transcription in six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. Every General Assembly speech must be transcribed for immediate distribution to 193 member states.
Our transcribers are certified in UN terminology and can handle complex multilingual government proceedings with diplomatic precision. We capture multiple accents perfectly—from UN delegates to local community meetings.
Your confidential materials remain completely secure through encrypted channels. Each transcriber passes comprehensive background checks before joining our team. Government officials in NYC trust our accuracy for their most sensitive documentation projects.
Government Recordings We Transcribe:
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City Council Meetings
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Court Proceedings
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Police Interrogations
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Legislative Sessions
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Public Hearings
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Emergency Response Calls
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Federal Agency Meetings
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Immigration Interviews
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Military Briefings
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Inspector General Investigations
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Body Camera Footage
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Surveillance Audio, and more.
Historical Transcription Services in New York for Archival and Heritage Projects
Preserving historical recordings in New York takes special care to capture every detail from museum collections and archive materials. Those precious oral history interviews sitting in storage boxes need proper documentation before they deteriorate further. Our transcribers work through background noise from aged recordings and provide a verbatim transcription that keeps authentic voices intact. We also specialize in oral history transcription services, ensuring that every story, accent, and emotion from historical recordings is preserved with the highest accuracy.
From documenting immigrant stories at Ellis Island to preserving neighborhood memories from Brooklyn's old-timers, we transform crackling audio into searchable text. Historical treasures need to be well-documented so that researchers and families can access them for generations to come.
Historical Transcription Services We Provide:
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Oral History Interviews
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Vintage Audio Recordings
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Museum Collection Documentation
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War Veterans' Testimonies
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Heritage Society Meetings
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Genealogical Interviews
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Archaeological Field Notes
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Civil Rights Era Recordings
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Immigration Stories
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Historic Court Proceedings
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Radio Broadcast Archives
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Documentary Film Audio
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Church and Religious Archives, etc.
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Oral History Interviews
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Vintage Audio Recordings
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Museum Collection Documentation
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War Veterans' Testimonies
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Heritage Society Meetings
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Genealogical Interviews
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Archaeological Field Notes
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Civil Rights Era Recordings
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Immigration Stories
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Historic Court Proceedings
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Radio Broadcast Archives
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Documentary Film Audio
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Church and Religious Archives, etc.
Religious Transcription in New York for Sermons and Sacred Texts
Preserving spiritual messages requires more than just typing what you hear—it demands genuine understanding of sacred language. Many pastors record their Sunday sermons for online congregations, while others document historical prayer texts for future generations. Our specialized sermon transcription services help churches and ministries accurately capture spoken messages, ensuring every word of faith is preserved for digital and printed records.
New York alone hosts over 6,000 church buildings representing 100+ denominations, each with unique traditions and terminology our transcribers respect deeply.
Every project includes NDA protection, so your sacred content stays secure throughout the process. Your church recordings receive thorough quality checks/proofreading from specialists who know the difference between Psalms and Proverbs, between liturgy and homily.
Weekly sermon podcasts, interfaith dialogues, or century-old prayer manuscripts—each requires careful attention to theological nuances. Our team maintains accuracy even during responsive readings with multiple voices overlapping. You get professionally formatted transcripts, ready for publishing bulletins, creating study materials, or meeting accessibility requirements.
Digital Services for Modern Transcription Solutions
Modern businesses need flexible ways to submit audio files, and we make it simple. Recording a webinar on your smartphone? Saving interviews on a USB? Our online transcription platform accepts everything. Just upload from your tablet, hard drive, or use our mobile app for instant submission.
Technology has transformed how we handle transcription today. Your files stay secure throughout the entire process, no matter which device you upload from. We treat quick voice memos and lengthy recordings with equal professional care. Every project gets the attention it deserves.
File Types We Handle for All Transcription Needs
Our comprehensive transcription platform handles every format you work with. Imagine - you just recorded an important client call as an MP3, or maybe captured your team's brainstorming session as an MP4 video file. We process it all seamlessly. That audio file from your field research? The WAV recording from last week's interview? Consider them transcribed.
We work with everything from modern digital files to legacy formats like CD and DVD archives. Your finished transcripts arrive in the exact format you need - SRT for video subtitles, VTT for online platforms, PDF for official documentation, a simple text file for quick edits, or RTF when you need formatting preserved. Every file stays protected under our ISO Standards.
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224 West 35th St., Suite 1200-8,
New York, NY 10001.
(646) 481-2955
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Case Study: Spanish to English Transcription Services for the Healthcare Industry
Client Information
Client Industry: Healthcare
Location: New York, USA
File Information
File Type & Duration/Page Count: Audio recording, 90 minutes
Goal
The client, a leading healthcare provider based in New York, required verbatim transcription of patient consultation recordings originally conducted in Spanish. These transcriptions were needed for internal review and compliance purposes. The client emphasized the importance of accuracy in medical terminology and confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of the recordings. The transcribed content was also to be translated into English for integration into electronic health records.
Key Challenges
Medical terminology with region-specific nuances
Background noise and overlapping speech during some consultations
Requirement for dual expertise in both transcription and medical translation
Strict confidentiality standards and HIPAA compliance
Speakers & Languages
Number of Speakers: 2–3 per recording (Doctor, Patient, Occasionally a Nurse)
Languages Used: Spanish (original), English (final output)
Delivery Time
Project Duration: 4 days
Strategy
The project was approached in a two-phase process:
Medical Transcription Phase: Native Spanish transcribers with healthcare experience produced time-coded transcripts with all key dialogue captured.
Translation Phase: A dedicated team of certified Spanish-to-English translators with a background in medical documentation translated the transcripts with a focus on preserving terminology accuracy and tone. All content passed through a quality assurance and compliance check, ensuring alignment with HIPAA and institutional standards.
Results
100% accuracy achieved in terminology according to post-project audit
Turnaround delivered ahead of schedule, improving the client's documentation workflow
Allowed client to seamlessly archive and share multilingual patient records
Enhanced internal communication among English-speaking medical staff
Significantly reduced time-to-record filing by over 30% compared to their previous manual process
Testimonial
"Professional, fast, and accurate—this service helped streamline how we manage bilingual patient records. Highly recommend for any healthcare provider" – Operations Manager, Healthcare Industry