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25 years of depositions and hearings, and we’ve never let software guess at legalese. Real specialists recheck every file twice before it lands in your inbox.
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 Best Transcription Services 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.
American Transcription Services provides transcription services in Los Angeles for audio interviews, video recordings, legal matters, medical dictation, academic research, and business discussions. Our human transcriptionists turn recorded speech into reviewed, readable documents, with rates starting at $0.95 per audio minute. Submit your project online for a quote and a confirmed delivery schedule.
We work remotely with customers across Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Whether you need interview footage transcribed for an edit or a written record of a professional discussion, we agree on the level of detail, formatting, and deadline before starting.
| Service detail | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Starting rate | USD $0.95 per audio minute |
| Preparation | Human transcription and quality review |
| Submission | Online file transfer arranged with our team |
| Turnaround | Overnight options subject to project confirmation |
| Delivery | Word, PDF, or plain text in the agreed format |
Audio and Video Transcription Built Around Your Intended Use
A transcript can serve as a production reference, research document, or professional record. Each purpose calls for a different treatment of speech. An editor may need readable text with time references, while a researcher may need interruptions and repeated words preserved. We start with the use of the document so the instructions reflect what you actually need.
Our Los Angeles transcription services cover single files and collections of recordings. Share the speaker names, subject matter, and any house style with your inquiry. If several people are working on the same project, a common file naming system and transcript template help everyone locate the material they need.
Transcription for Production Interviews and Documentary Footage
Production teams can spend substantial time searching through interviews for a particular statement. A transcript gives editors a written reference for reviewing what was recorded, identifying possible selections, and discussing passages with colleagues. Requested timestamps help connect those passages to the source audio or video.
We transcribe recorded interviews, documentary material, panel discussions, and other spoken video content. Send guest names, program titles, and specialist terminology with the files. If the project contains several interview sessions, explain how you want speakers and recordings identified. Tell us about any specific timing reference or template so the team can confirm whether the requested format can be supplied.
Podcast and Interview Transcription in Los Angeles
Podcast hosts, journalists, and content teams can use a transcript to review an episode, check a quotation, or prepare accompanying material. A written version also lets someone follow the conversation without playing the recording. Choose clean verbatim for easier reading or request a more detailed record of the original speech.
Interview transcription is also useful for customer research, oral histories, and internal investigations. Explain whether pauses, fillers, or overlapping speech matter to the project. For multi-speaker recordings, provide names or participant labels where possible. Clear instructions help the transcript preserve the details that matter to your work.
Legal Transcription for Los Angeles Professionals
Our legal transcription service converts supplied recordings of depositions, hearings, attorney interviews, witness statements, and dictation into written documents. Legal teams can request speaker attribution, timestamps, and a document layout suited to the matter. A case glossary helps with names, references, and terms that may not be clear from the audio alone.
For confidential entertainment, employment, commercial, or insurance matters, discuss handling requirements before sending material. If you need a transcript for a formal submission, provide the relevant formatting and certification requirements for confirmation. We work from existing recordings; arrangements for live court reporting must be made separately.
Medical Transcription for Healthcare Documentation
Medical transcription turns recorded clinical dictation into structured written documentation. We support physician dictation, clinical notes, consultation reports, and other healthcare recordings, with attention to specialist terminology and the requested report format.
Provide the medical specialty, preferred abbreviations, and a document template when available. Before transferring patient information, confirm the appropriate submission process and any required agreements with our team. If your practice needs a particular file structure for its documentation workflow, share that requirement before the quote is finalized.
Academic Research and Business Transcription
Researchers use transcripts to organize interview responses, locate passages, and work through focus group discussions. We transcribe research interviews, lectures, seminars, and other academic recordings. Supply participant codes, methodological requirements, and institutional handling instructions so the transcript follows the needs of the project.
For businesses, our service covers meetings, presentations, conferences, training recordings, and customer interviews. A transcript provides a reference for checking what was discussed and preparing subsequent documents. Technical terms, product names, and acronyms are especially useful reference material for the transcriptionist. For recurring work, agree on spelling conventions and speaker labels to keep the documents consistent.
Choose the Right Transcript Format
The transcript style determines which speech details appear in the finished document. Specify the style and any additional formatting when requesting your quote.
| Option | How it supports your project |
|---|---|
| Full verbatim | Preserves spoken detail such as fillers, repetitions, and false starts according to your instructions |
| Clean verbatim | Removes selected fillers for readability while preserving meaning |
| Speaker labels | Identifies contributions with supplied names or agreed participant labels |
| Timestamps | Adds agreed time references for finding passages in the recording |
| Custom layout | Uses an agreed template, headings, or other document conventions |
A transcript is a written document. Captions are text timed to appear with a video, while subtitles may also involve translation. If your delivery requires caption or subtitle files, identify that separately so the team can confirm the service, format, and price.
Los Angeles Transcription Pricing
American Transcription Services offers transcription from USD $0.95 per audio minute. An audio minute is one minute of the recording. At the starting rate, 45 recorded minutes would calculate to $42.75 before any applicable project adjustments.
Your final quote depends on the number of speakers, recording clarity, technical complexity, turnaround, and formatting. Per-page or per-line billing may be available for certain specialist projects. Send a representative file or sample with your requirements, and we will confirm the price and scope before work begins.
For a series of interviews or a collection of recordings, include the total duration and identify any priority files. That gives our team the information needed to propose a delivery schedule for the complete project.
Remote Service Across Los Angeles and Nearby Communities
Our online transcription service is available to customers in Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Century City, and the San Fernando Valley, as well as nearby communities including Santa Monica, Burbank, Pasadena, and Long Beach. You can submit recordings and receive documents remotely without visiting a local office.
Overnight turnaround is available for eligible projects. Confirm the delivery date and time when requesting a quote, and state deadlines in Pacific Time. Longer recordings, difficult audio, multiple languages, or large batches may require a different schedule. Let us know which documents you need first if your project has several deadlines.
Human Review and Confidential File Handling
Our service includes human transcription, multiple quality checks, and a 99%+ accuracy commitment. A clear recording and a useful terminology list help the reviewer check important details. When speech cannot be resolved, the uncertainty should be identified rather than filled with an assumed word.
For unreleased interviews, sensitive legal material, or private research, discuss confidentiality before submission. NDA requirements, access restrictions, retention, and deletion can be addressed as part of the project arrangements. Our data security policy explains the handling of client information in more detail.
Request a Quote for Los Angeles Transcription Services
Get a written record prepared for the way your team will use it. Send American Transcription Services your recording details, requested format, and delivery deadline. We will review the requirements and provide a project quote. You can also request a sample before proceeding.
Call +1-888-504-7012 or email info@americantranscriptionservices.com to discuss your Los Angeles transcription project.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do transcription services cost in Los Angeles?
Our starting rate is $0.95 per audio minute. The confirmed price depends on audio quality, speakers, subject complexity, formatting, and turnaround. Request a quote for your recording or batch of files before authorizing work.
Can you transcribe video interviews and documentary recordings?
Yes. We transcribe recorded interviews, documentary material, podcasts, panels, and other spoken video content. Provide speaker names and any required timestamps or template so the team can confirm the deliverable.
Do you offer overnight or urgent transcription?
Overnight delivery is available for eligible projects. For an urgent request, provide the recording length and deadline in Pacific Time. Our team will confirm availability and the delivery schedule after reviewing the requirements.
Do you have a physical office in Los Angeles?
No. We serve Los Angeles customers remotely through online submission and delivery. You can request a quote, arrange file transfer, and receive your transcript without an office visit.
Which audio and video files can I submit?
Common accepted formats include MP3, WAV, M4A, WMA, MP4, MOV, and AVI. Contact our team about an unusual format, a large file, or a collection of recordings so the transfer method can be confirmed.
Can you transcribe Spanish or multilingual recordings?
Send the language, dialect, and required output language with your inquiry. Our team will confirm availability, pricing, and timing for the project. Transcription records the original spoken language; translation converts the content into another language.
Can you sign an NDA before receiving confidential material?
Yes. Discuss your NDA and handling requirements before transferring sensitive recordings. The team can confirm access arrangements, retention, and deletion as part of the agreed scope.
