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Secure Human Transcription for Legal, Medical & Professional Dictation
Philips SpeechLive Transcription Service
Legal, Medical & Professional Transcription Service
Powered by Humans
Fast. Accurate. 24-hour Turn-around.
A professional human transcription service for legal, medical, government and business dictation. Audio files are transcribed by trained transcriptionists and returned as completed documents, available to both SpeechLive subscribers and ad hoc transcription clients.
SpeechLive users can send dictations directly from their browser, desktop app, mobile app or compatible digital voice recorder. Non-SpeechLive clients can also access the service by sending dictation audio to VoiceX for processing through the SpeechLive Transcription Service.
Human transcription, available with or without SpeechLive
The SpeechLive Transcription Service is a pay-as-you-go human transcription service. Accurate and fast - your dictation or meeting audio is returned by the SpeechLive Transcription Service typists - within 24 hours as standard, with options for urgent transcription to be turned around within 5 hours. Simply supply the dictation audio, and the recording is typed by professional transcriptionists with experience across legal, medical and professional documentation.
For SpeechLive subscribers, the service is built directly into the SpeechLive cloud dictation workflow. Authors can record and send dictations from the SpeechLive browser interface, the SpeechLive Mobile App, the SpeechLive Desktop App, or through compatible digital voice recorders such as Philips and OM System/Olympus devices.
For non-SpeechLive clients, VoiceX can provide access to the same transcription service on an ad hoc basis. Audio is supplied manually to VoiceX and processed through the SpeechLive Transcription Service, giving sole operators, practices, firms and organisations a practical way to access secure human transcription with no ongoing commitment.
Choose the transcription option that suits how you work
SpeechLive Subscribers
SpeechLive Transcription Service
SpeechLive subscribers can access the SpeechLive Transcription Service by sending files directly from SpeechLive and receiving them back in the same environment.
- Send dictations directly from the SpeechLive browser interface
- Use the included SpeechLive Mobile App for mobile dictation and submission
- Automatically upload dictations from the SpeechLive Desktop App
- Upload audio from compatible Philips and OM System/Olympus digital voice recorders
- Choose whether to send all dictations or only selected files to the transcription service
- View transcription status from within SpeechLive
- Receive email notification when transcription is complete
- Receive the completed document and original audio back inside SpeechLive
- Access discounted transcription rates for SpeechLive subscribers
SpeechLive Subscriber Pricing
$2.19
per min, inc GST
24-hour turnaround
for up to 120 min audio
Urgent transcription
+25%
5-hour turnaround
for up to 25 min audio
2 speakers: $3.85/min
3 speakers: $4.99/min
4-5 speakers: $5.38/min
6+ speakers: $6.49/min
Ad Hoc Clients
VoiceX Managed Transcription
Simply send your dictation or meeting recording audio - in any format to VoiceX for fast and accurate transcription - powered by the SpeechLive Transcription Service.
- No commitments and no minimums required
- Processed through the SpeechLive Transcription Service
- Suitable for regular, one-off and urgent requirements
- Useful for legal, medical, meeting, interview and professional dictation
- Completed document returned after processing in your preferred format/template
Ad Hoc Client Pricing
$2.45
per min, inc GST
24-hour turnaround
for up to 120 min audio
Urgent transcription
+25%
5-hour turnaround
for up to 25 min audio
2 speakers: $4.25/min
3 speakers: $5.49/min
4-5 speakers: $5.95/min
6+ speakers: $7.15/min
Pricing shown is for English transcription. Additional languages, including French & German, are also available.
SpeechLive subscribers - More than just a transcription service
For SpeechLive subscribers, transcription is not just a file upload service. It becomes part of a complete dictation and document-creation process, helping authors, administrators, and typists manage audio, documents, and review steps from a single, connected environment.
Live transcription status
SpeechLive users can see the status of transcription jobs from within their SpeechLive environment, rather than manually chasing file updates.
Flexible recording options
Authors can record using the browser recorder, SpeechLive Mobile App, SpeechLive Desktop App or compatible Philips and OM System/Olympus recorders.
Prepaid transcription
SpeechLive subscribers can pre-purchase transcription minutes in increments of 20, with minutes stored in their SpeechLive portal with no expiry!
Automatic or manual top-ups
Transcription minutes can be topped up automatically by credit card or manually on request, depending on how the account is managed.
In-house typing options
SpeechLive can support multiple authors, administrators and internal typists, giving organisations more control over how dictations are handled.
Speech recognition & AI Options
SpeechLive subscribers can reduce reliance on external transcription over time by adding speech recognition or AI Scribe options where appropriate.
Dictate. Send. Transcribed within 24 hours.
Record
Record your dictation or meeting via a dictation voice recorder or your preferred audio source. SpeechLive subscribers have the additional benefit of recording & sending directly from the SpeechLive Mobile App or Browser Recorder
Send
SpeechLive subscribers can send dictations directly from the SpeechLive environment. Non-SpeechLive clients can upload or email audio to VoiceX for processing through the same transcription service.
Transcribed
Professional transcriptionists type the document. This is human transcription, not AI speech-to-text, making it suitable for legal, medical and professional dictation.
Returned
The completed document is returned after processing. SpeechLive subscribers receive the document and the original audio back in SpeechLive, with completion notifications sent by email.
A better alternative to traditional transcription file handling
| Traditional transcription service | SpeechLive Transcription Service through VoiceX |
|---|---|
| You send or upload audio as a separate task | SpeechLive users can send directly from their dictation environment, while ad hoc clients can submit audio through VoiceX |
| Limited visibility once the file has been sent | SpeechLive subscribers can view transcription status inside their SpeechLive account |
| Audio capture, typing and document review are often disconnected | SpeechLive can connect dictation capture, transcription, document return and review in one environment |
| Scaling beyond outsourced transcription may require a separate system | SpeechLive can also support internal typists, administrators, speech recognition and AI Scribe options |
| The service is usually only a typing service | VoiceX helps clients choose the right mix of human transcription, dictation capture, speech recognition and AI document creation |
Transcription services for legal, medical and professional users
Legal transcription service
For legal letters, file notes, briefs, matter notes, witness interviews, correspondence, meeting recordings and dictated legal documents where accuracy and review matter.
Medical transcription service
For specialist letters, referral letters, consultation notes, clinical dictation and medical correspondence, where professional human transcription remains important.
Business and government transcription
For reports, interviews, investigation notes, meeting summaries, correspondence and professional documentation that needs to be handled carefully.
When should you use a human transcription service?
No in-house typist
Ideal for sole practitioners, small practices, consultants, specialists or organisations that do not employ dedicated transcription staff.
Overflow transcription
Use it when internal typists or administration staff are busy, on leave, or managing higher-than-normal dictation volumes.
Urgent or occasional work
A practical option when you need transcription capacity without hiring staff or committing to an ongoing external transcription arrangement.
Dictation-heavy professionals
Useful for people who regularly dictate letters, reports, notes or documentation and want a reliable path from audio to finished document.
Transcription by people, not AI
The SpeechLive Transcription Service is a professional, human transcription. The audio is typed by trained transcriptionists, making it different from automated AI transcription or speech-to-text software.
For SpeechLive subscribers, the original audio and completed document can remain connected within SpeechLive, supporting a Human-in-the-Loop process in which the final document can be checked, corrected, and verified against the original audio before use.
Need AI transcription instead?
If you want automatic speech-to-text, real-time dictation or AI-generated documents, VoiceX can also help with SpeechLive AI Assistant, Dragon speech recognition and AI Scribe solutions.
Explore AI Scribe SolutionsSecurity and confidentiality
SpeechLive is designed for professional dictation and transcription environments where sensitive audio and documents must be handled with care. SpeechLive subscribers can reduce manual handling by recording, sending, tracking and receiving documents within the SpeechLive environment - hosted in Australia.
For ad hoc transcription users, VoiceX can provide a practical way to access the SpeechLive Transcription Service without requiring a full SpeechLive setup at the start.
VoiceX supports clients in Australia and New Zealand with SpeechLive access, implementation, setup, training and ongoing support. We help clients choose the right balance of human transcription, in-house typing, speech recognition and AI document creation.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a human transcription service or AI transcription?
This page is for human transcription. Audio is typed by professional transcriptionists. If you are looking for automatic speech-to-text or AI-generated documentation, VoiceX can also advise on SpeechLive AI Assistant, Dragon speech recognition and AI Scribe solutions.
Do I need a SpeechLive subscription to use the transcription service?
No. SpeechLive subscribers receive the best integrated experience and discounted transcription pricing, but ad hoc clients can also send dictation audio to VoiceX for processing through the SpeechLive Transcription Service.
What are the benefits of using SpeechLive instead of ad hoc transcription?
SpeechLive subscribers can record from the browser or mobile app, upload from the desktop app, send dictations directly for transcription, view transcription status, receive email completion notifications, and get the document and original audio returned inside SpeechLive.
Can SpeechLive be used with digital voice recorders?
Yes. SpeechLive can be used with compatible digital voice recorders, including Philips and OM System/Olympus devices, allowing authors to record on a handheld recorder and upload dictations for transcription.
Can I use transcription only when I need it?
Yes. SpeechLive subscribers can send dictations to the transcription service all the time or only when needed, such as during busy periods, staff leave, urgent work or overflow dictation.
Can VoiceX help reduce reliance on outsourced transcription?
Yes. VoiceX can help organisations combine human transcription with in-house typing, SpeechLive dictation routing, Dragon speech recognition and AI Scribe options to reduce external transcription volume over time where appropriate.
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SpeechLive overview
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Speech recognition solutions
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AI Scribe solutions
Explore AI document creation for legal, medical and professional documentation where automated drafting is required.
Need secure human transcription for dictation audio?
VoiceX can help you access professional human transcription as an ad hoc service or as part of a complete SpeechLive dictation and transcription setup.