How to transcribe podcast

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How to transcribe podcast

I need to transcribe a podcast, MP3 file speech to text. I've researched this and attempted solutions working with Audacity and its output set to Soundflower 2ch, the Dictation function in System Preferences with mic set to Soundflower 2ch, and Text's speech to text option. A few words get onto the Text page, then it quits.

Any help for this or another method? I've also tried the free version of Express Scribe, which says there's a speech to text option, but it's not turning up as far as I can see.

Thanks for for any pointers you can offer.

MacBook Pro, macOS Sierra (10.12.3), iPad mini WiFi, 9.3; iPhone 10.2

Posted on Jul 14, 2017 5:32 AM

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Answer 1

Jul 14, 2017 5:35 AM in response to tango_red_pearl

Have you considered contacting the producer of the podcast and asking them if they already have a transcript and if you could get a copy?

There may also be copyright implications to transcribing a podcast you don't have rights to.

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Answer 2

Jul 14, 2017 6:33 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

Thanks so much for your reply. A request to the producer is in process.

I'm actually working on a book with the person whom the podcast producer interviewed. As far as I know, the podcast producer has the rights to the actual recording; the interviewee retains the rights to her own words.

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Answer 3

Jul 14, 2017 6:37 AM in response to tango_red_pearl

Who has rights to what is definitely question for you attorney. Just thought I'd put it on your radar.

I honestly don't think that there are any easy ways to transcribe a recording. You may need to go the old-fashioned route. Play a few seconds, pause, type, repeat.

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