Global Investigative Journalism Network (https://archive.gijn.org/tag/audio/page/2/)
Since the launch of Serial in 2014, podcast popularity has soared. And an increasing number of investigative journalists have begun aiming for ears as well as eyeballs. At the Uncovering Asia 2018 conference in Seoul, sound experts shared their recommendations on must-hear investigative storytelling.
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In his second column, Ivo Burum has some tips on location sound recording, including suggestions on mic types and a basic checklist to make sure you’re getting it right while working solo.
So you’ve got the interview and are ready to transcribe. Whether you’re looking to transcribe yourself, want to try out the latest transcription app, need an automated service or a freelancer to help you out, here’s an overview of 28 tools that can help you efficiently turn audio into text.