For over 26 years, ATS Audio Transcription Services has helped Attorneys, Court Reporters, Paralegals and Investigators nationwide convert critical case recordings into accurate, court-ready transcripts.
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25 years of Legal Transcription Services for depositions and hearings, and we’ve never let software guess at legalese. Real specialists recheck every file twice before delivery.
Physicians talk fast—our Medical Transcription team has kept pace since 1997. Clean, EMR-ready clinical notes, zero sound-alike slip-ups. That’s what decades in medical terminology deliver.
Every pause, every half-finished thought—we keep it. Our Interview Transcription captures lectures and interviews for peer review, IRB confidentiality intact, nuance never sacrificed for speed.
Consistency you can count on. Our Academic Transcription team never rotates freelancers or dips in quality mid-project—just specialists who already know your account, sitting in on every board call, quarter after quarter.
Conversations rarely stay tidy, and that’s fine by us. 25 years into Business Transcription, we’re still catching the cross-talk, hesitations, and tone most transcripts smooth away.
Our specialists review each transcript – not software. What this translates to is context being pinged, errors spotted and if there is something that seems out of place case you know who to ring.
Our Audio Transcription starts at USD $0.95 per audio minute, American Transcription Services offers clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees. Our pricing model is designed for professionals who value accuracy, accountability, and consistently high-quality human transcription.
1. What is audio transcription and how does it work?
Audio transcription is the process of converting spoken words from an audio recording into a written text document. A trained transcriptionist (or software, then a human reviewer) listens to the file, types out every word, and formats it for readability—capturing speaker labels, timestamps, and non-verbal cues where needed. The result is an accurate, searchable transcript delivered in your preferred format.
2. How accurate is professional audio transcription?
Professional audio transcription typically reaches 99% accuracy when handled by human specialists. Accuracy depends on recording quality, background noise, accents, and the number of speakers. Clear, single-speaker audio yields near-perfect results, while noisy or overlapping recordings may need extra review passes—which is why human-verified transcription outperforms automated-only tools.
3. How long does it take to transcribe an audio file?
Turnaround depends on file length, audio clarity, and how many speakers are involved. As a rule of thumb, one hour of clear audio takes an experienced transcriptionist about four hours to transcribe and proof. Most services offer standard turnaround of 24–72 hours, with rush options available for same-day delivery when you’re on a deadline.
4. What audio formats can be transcribed?
Reputable audio transcription services accept virtually every common format, including MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, WMA, and FLAC, as well as audio extracted from video files like MP4 and MOV. If you have an unusual or older format, most providers can convert it, so you rarely need to reformat files before submitting them.
5. Is my audio kept confidential and secure?
Yes. Trustworthy providers protect your recordings with encrypted file transfer, secure storage, signed non-disclosure agreements, and strict access controls. For sensitive material—legal, medical, or corporate—look for providers that offer confidentiality guarantees and, where relevant, HIPAA-compliant handling to keep your data fully protected.
