Recorded Tapes

With SpeakWrite you are also able to compile your dictation using a mini-cassette recorder. You can record your dictation using this device as you normally would, then play this recorded tape into the system for typing.

When you are ready to submit your recorded tapes to us you may do it one of the following three ways:

Play Your Recorded Tapes

By using a simple and inexpensive adapter cable (available from RadioShack) you can connect your dictation device to any telephone, allowing you to call our toll free dictation number, follow the automated instructions, then press 'play' on the dictation device when you hear the tone.

Click here for more instructions on using this method

Use SpeakEasy To Upload Your Recorded Tapes

To upload your recorded audio tapes to SpeakEasy for transcription, you need only a male to male audio cable and the device you used to create your dictation.

Click here for more instructions on using this method

Mail Your Recorded Tapes

Many clients have existing, recorded mini or standard cassette tapes to submit to us for transcription, but would rather not use their staff and resources to input these tapes into our system. In these instances you can have these recorded cassettes delivered to us, and we will upload them into our system for transcription for you.

To use this method of submission, you must have an existing SpeakWrite account.
Send recorded tapes via overnight courier or USPS to the following address:

SpeakWrite Tape Processing Center
6011 West Courtyard Drive, Suite 450
Austin, Texas 78730
(800) 828-3889 
Attn: Production Manager

With each delivery, you must print out a Recorded Tape Transmittal Sheet and enclose it with the tapes to be transcribed.

Your package must include properly addressed and pre-paid packaging and label for the return of your tapes, using a service that provides for delivery tracking. If this is not included, we will return your tapes to you and charge your account a $10.00 delivery fee.

Immediately upon our receipt of your tapes we will input them into the SpeakWrite system for transcription. You will receive the transcription of the taped material via the email address on your account, just as any other SpeakWrite job.

Your tapes will be returned to you via the delivery method you designate 48 hours after the completion of your transcript.

All work done will be charged at the standard rate for SpeakWrite work. There is no additional charge for handling or inputting the tapes.

Be sure to erase all previously recorded tapes completely before recording any new dictation in order to avoid having old work transcribed by mistake or jeopardizing the quality of the newly recorded material.