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Recorded Speech to Text Software?
shfted! asks: "Recently, I've been given the task of transcribing several dozen audio tapes of interviews to typed word, that is, listening for 10 seconds, write what was said, repeat. At around 4 hours per hour long tape, I would like to automate the process somehow. Recording the tape into the computer is no problem, but I need some software that will do the speech recognition accurately more than quickly -- several hours per tape is not an issue (I have access to several machines running 24/7). I will still have to go over the computer's work to correct any mistakes. A free solution for Linux would be best, non-free and Windows solutions are okay, but a working solution is highest priority. Can anyone point me in the right direction(s)?"
Well, if you can do one tape in four hours, then two people can do one tape in two hours.
More accurately, two people can do two tapes in four hours. While this is equivalent to one tape in two hours, it doesn't mean that two people can listen to two portions of the same tape at once.
When I used to install DSL equipment, we often found that our suppliers substituted items on us, like 20 2" screws instead of 40 1" screws. I mean, it's all still 40", right?
Speak to your computer naturally and at a normal pace
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Ahh crap.
Way to make a dick of yourself on Slashdot #445:
NOT USE THE BLOODY PREVIEW BUTTON.