For Researchers & Academics

Transcription built for qualitative research

Speaker-accurate transcripts for interviews, focus groups, and ethnographic fieldwork. Searchable, timestamped, and analysis-software ready.

10+
Speaker support
JSON
NVivo-ready export
Full verbatim
Jefferson notation on request

What researchers get

Focus group ready

Multi-speaker conversations with up to 10 participants cleanly labelled and separated.

Searchable transcripts

Every transcript is fully searchable. Find quotes, themes, and key moments instantly.

Timestamped every utterance

Navigate your data precisely. Every utterance carries start and end timestamps.

Analysis-ready formats

Export in DOCX, JSON, or SRT. Import directly into NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or MAXQDA.

Academic verbatim standard

Full verbatim or intelligent verbatim — you choose. Pauses and non-verbal cues noted on request.

Free AI draft

Get a fast AI draft before ordering human review. Ideal for screening transcripts before deep analysis.

Research contexts we support

Semi-structured interviews
Focus groups
Ethnographic observations
Life history interviews
Expert panel discussions
Telephone / video interviews
Oral history projects
Policy & stakeholder meetings

Research-specific questions

Do you support qualitative research software exports?

Yes. Our JSON export includes speaker labels and word-level timestamps that import cleanly into NVivo, ATLAS.ti, and MAXQDA. We can also provide custom formatting on request.

Can you handle focus group recordings with overlapping speech?

Yes. We assign specialist transcribers experienced with multi-party group dynamics. Cross-talk and overlapping speech are noted and attributed where discernible.

What's your data retention policy for sensitive research data?

Files are encrypted at rest and in transit. They are permanently deleted 30 days after delivery unless you request extended retention. NDAs are available on request.

Can you provide verbatim transcripts for discourse analysis?

Absolutely. Full verbatim includes every false start, hesitation, and filler word. We can also add Jefferson notation markers if required.

Do you offer institutional pricing for universities?

Yes. Volume clients submitting 10+ hours per month receive automatic discounts. Contact us to discuss institutional billing arrangements.

Start your research transcription

First 30 minutes free. Institutional billing available.