Practical advice on recording, transcripts and captions, from the team that checks every TranscriptScribe transcript.

How Much Does Transcription Cost in 2026? Per-Minute and Per-Hour Rates Compared
Published 2026 transcription rates comparison, converted to the cost of a 60-minute interview and a 90-minute focus group, along with what each includes.

How to record audio that transcribes accurately
Eight practical steps to record interviews, meetings and podcasts that transcribe cleanly, from mic placement to file format.

SRT vs VTT: which caption file do you need?
SRT and VTT both add captions to video. Here is how they differ, which platforms take which, and how to choose.

AI transcripts vs human-checked transcripts
Free AI transcription is good enough for some jobs and risky for others. How to tell the difference, and what a human review adds.

How to get research interviews transcribed
A practical guide for qualitative researchers: preparing recordings, protecting participants, labeling speakers and getting transcripts ready to code.




