

The next step is to actually train the program. This allowed the program to hear my dictation and work with it. Since I use Wiretap Studio on my computers I was able to convert MP3 files into wave files. I was, however, surprised to find that MP3s are not accepted. The voice notes can be in a number of different formats. If you have used Dragon NaturallySpeaking or MacSpeech Dictate it’ll be a little bit surpriseing with regard to the way in which this program needs to be trained. After that you need to begin the process of training the program. Having used MacSpeech Dictate, however, I was confident that the purchase would be a worthwhile one. There is no trial version of the application which is a bit of a bummer. When you first load the application it asks you for your license. What’s more, MacSpeech Scribe supports up to six speech profiles, ensuring maximum transcription accuracy for up to six different voices. Right before your eyes you’ll see your file transcribed into text right on your screen. From there just open your audio file with MacSpeech Scribe, click the ‘Transcribe’ button, and MacSpeech Scribe does the transcription work for you. Simply record a spoken-word audio file and save it. MacSpeech Scribe integrates seamlessly into your personal workflow and is extremely easy to use. With MacSpeech Scribe, typos are a thing of the past. Moreover, MacSpeech Scribe NEVER misspells a word. Of course, you can continue to increase accuracy as you use MacSpeech Scribe. MacSpeech Scribe provides an astounding accuracy rate of up to 99% … near perfection. Let’s take a look at the setup and use of this new application. With MacSpeech Scribe I am able to record a voice note that is as long as I like, transfer it to my iMac or MacBook Pro, and then, in short order, have the application transcribe it. I’m also excited about the prospect of being able to record a voice note that exceeds the 30 second limit that is part of Dragon Dictation and Jott. What do I think? I am impressed by the accuracy of the transcriptions it yields. (Like the 30 second limits on speech before it needs to be transcribed.) Today a new method of transcription came online– MacSpeech Scribe– and I’ve begun to use it. Both of them work well and there are advantages and disadvantages to both. When I’m on my iPhone I will either use Nuance’s Dragon Dictation application or Jott. When I’m on my iMac or my MacBook Pro I use MacSpeech Dictate.


I use a number of different voice to text transcription methods in my daily life.
