The Perfect Word produces high quality transcripts at prices you can afford from almost any audio or video format. And unlike many transcription services, The Perfect Word offers you a choice between two billing options for most formats: per transcription hour or per audio minute. These are listed below in more detail. I also provide an Independent Contractor Agreement that details the conditions of our working relationship, including confidentiality.

Please contact me for a quote regarding your specific project or complete outsourcing.

Per Transcription Hour (digital audio, CD, video, DVD, cassettes)

I charge $25 per transcription hour in five-minute increments. The cost to transcribe your entire recording is determined by several factors including length, audio quality, and number of speakers. The chart below is an example of what you can normally expect with a good recording of not more than two speakers with minimal overlapping conversation.

Length of Recording	Average Transcription Time	Cost
30 minutes	1.8 hours	$45.00
60 minutes	3.6 hours	$90.00
90 minutes	5.4 hours	$135.00
120 minutes	7.2 hours	$180.00

Please note: I am extremely skilled with poor recordings, thick accents, overlapping conversation, etcetera, but this will increase transcription time and cost. To save money, for all recordings I suggest using a good microphone and recording in the quietest atmosphere possible. Additionally for group recordings, asking participants to speak one at a time also helps reduce your cost.

There is a one-transcription-hour minimum ($25) for new clients.

Per Audio Minute (digital audio, CD, video, DVD)

Per Audio Minute Rates for Clear Audio
Up to 2 Speakers	More Than 2 Speakers
$1.50	$1.65

Per Audio Minute Rates for Difficult Audio*
Up to 2 Speakers	More Than 2 Speakers
$1.90	$2.10

Example: A 30-minute clear recording for up to two speakers would cost $45.00.

There is a $25 minimum for new clients.

*Difficult recordings are those with a lot of background noise, low-speaking voices, thick accents, or audio that has been poorly recorded.

Additional Services

Word Processing - letters, reports, mail merge, etc. ($25 an hour)
Local Pickup/Delivery - fifteen-mile radius, no additional charge
Rush Service – up to four requests a month at no additional charge for regular clients (24 hrs or less)
Verbatim Transcription - includes uhs, ums, false starts, etcetera; no additional charge
Second Pass - transcript is compared against recording after completion; additional charge
File Encryption - protect sensitive information while e-mailing documents; by request; no additional charge
VA Subcontracting - please use contact form or e-mail if you need a virtual transcriptionist or word processing subcontractor

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