Cathleen,
We haven't started investigating this yet, but we're definitely
going to do so. For us it offers some exciting possibilities,
assuming the technology is able to do what it promises. Professional
transcribers around here charge $100 per hour of tape, and we
have to spend a lot of time making corrections, since the transcriber
is not familiar with the details of Chicago Jewish history. So I'm
very excited about what you're saying. Can you tell me who makes
this equipment & software? Have you been able to try it out?
I'd be happy to exchange information as we investigate.
Thank you,
Joy Kingsolver
Chicago Jewish Archives
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As the clock struck 01:49 PM 5/7/02 -0500, Cathleen took quill in hand and wrote:
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Is anyone using or exploring the use of digital voice recorders for oral history interviews?
Explanation: There are now digital voice recorders that incorporate 'Dragon' voice-to-print software for under $250.00. You can download the OH interview to the computer -- you have both the digital voice, and you can save-to-print using a word processing program such as Microsoft word so that also gain a written transcript as well. I suspect it would need editing/ perhaps heavy editing, but you would not have to pay a transcriber....or use your limited time to perform that initial transcribing task.
Cathleen
Cathleen Baird, M.A., Director & Archivist
Hospitality Industry Archives
229 C.N. Hilton Hotel & College St., UH
Houston, TX 77204-3028
Tel: 713.743.2470 E-mail: CBaird@uh.edu
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