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Writing a transcript manually is time-consuming — a 1-hour recording takes 4-6 hours to transcribe by hand. Talk2Memo automates the process, producing an accurate transcript with speaker labels in minutes.
Manual transcription — the traditional approach
Listen to the recording and type what you hear
Use timestamps every 30-60 seconds for reference
Identify speakers and label them consistently
Note non-verbal sounds like [laughter] or [pause] if relevant
Proofread against the audio for accuracy
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