Services

Court

AVR Transcription Limited are authorised members of the Tape Transcription Panel for the Ministry of Justice, supplying transcripts of Court hearings throughout England and Wales. In order to request a transcript of a Court hearing, a Transcription Request form (EX107) must be completed.

The original form should be returned to the Court with a copy being faxed/posted to us in order that we can process your order and liaise with the Court for receipt of tapes.

Transcripts will be completed within a guaranteed maximum of 10 working days. Expedited services may be offered for more urgent requests. Contact us for further details of our shorter turnaround agreements.

Police

We transcribe Police interviews and covert recordings from audio cassette, VHS or DVD. Please see our Visual Transcription section for more details. We also transcribe interviews where translators or sign interpreters are required.

We provide verbatim transcripts or summarised accounts within speedy turnaround times and will provide a hard copy of the transcript together with an electronic version/copy on CD/floppy disk/USB memory stick for editing purposes.

Visual

Due to the growing demand for video/DVD transcription, we have developed a visual transcription unit, equipped with the latest technology and software to enable the interview to be viewed through the computer whilst transcribing.

All non-verbal communication is included, such as nods of head and various gestures. Times are included throughout the transcript for ease of reference.

The visual transcription unit is secure; access is gained via electronic pass. All videos are stored in our safe overnight to ensure security and confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Recording Services

• Audio cassette to Audio cassette (includes mini, micro and standard cassette)
• VHS to Audio Cassette
• DVD to Audio Cassette
• VHS to DVD
• DVD to VHS
• Permission must be provided from the appropriate authority.

Meetings

We supply verbatim transcripts of a wide range of professional events, including tribunals, arbitration/disciplinary hearings, experts’ meetings, coroners’ inquests, video conferences and public inquiries.

Transcripts are completed from various formats and depending on the length of the event, transcripts may be available from between 2 to 10 working days.

In addition, we also offer a recording service which will ensure a high quality recording, enabling a detailed and accurate transcript to be produced. A member of our staff will travel to the venue to record the meeting, whilst making detailed notes.

If you require our recording service, we will need as much information as possible in order for us to prepare adequately for the meeting and supply the appropriate equipment.

Useful information would include details of the venue, dates, times, number of speakers, car parking facilities, directions and brief details of the nature of the meeting.

Copy Typing

We offer a range of copy typing services which include presentation notes, dissertations, interviews, memos, letters etc.

Notes can be sent to us by fax, post or DX.

Digital

AVR Transcription Limited's online transcription service allows clients to log into a secure account and upload digital audio transcription. This is a secure, efficient Internet-based system which allows clients to work in the usual way using online methods. This added flexibility offers 24 hour access for clients who wish to upload their files, ensuring the service is available any time it is needed.

This online transcription service is compatible with Winscribe and most up-to-date digital transcription solutions.

After a client has dictated onto a digital recorder as normal, the following steps are taken:

1. Client saves the digital file onto their computer
2. The file is uploaded through a simple web interface
3. AVR are notified of the file
4. AVR's efficient turnaround times and quality of service ensures your transcription is dealt with immediately
5. Clients can view the progress of their assignments by simply logging on to the website with their own username and password.
6. The completed MS Word transcript is uploaded for the client
7. Client is notified of progress/completion

This web portal uses a database to record clients' accounts and transcription histories providing a useful audit of project's progress.