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Dictation with Voice Record ProPublished October 22, 2020
Voice Record Pro is supported by ads but the ads are so nonintrusive that I forget they're there. What I like about this program is I can record dictation then either email, text, upload to Google Drive, transfer via Bluetooth, or transfer it by a host of other options that are far too advanced for this Grandma. Apparently, it’s an app frequently used by musicians. I just use it for dictation purposes. Because I'm using NaturallySpeaking version 13, it can only transcribe files in the MP3 format. Fortunately, the app provides a selection of formats in which to save files. As such, mp3 isn’t a problem. Once I send it to my computer, I instruct NaturallySpeaking to transcribe it. Voice Recorder - Finding New FeaturesImagine my surprise when I found I could transcribe dictation from within the app. While I was sitting in the car, waiting to pick up my grandson from school, I dictated an article. Since I had about 10 minutes before he was released from kindergarten, I started playing around with the app. This playful exploration led me to discover that Voice Record Pro has the ability to transcribe recorded dictation. It’s amazing how quickly 10 minutes fly when you’re discovering new app features. The dictation is not as accurate as NaturallySpeaking but it does transcribe the recording. Once transcribed there are several options. I chose to append the transcription to the recorded dictation and send it to myself via email. Voice Record Pro puts the transcribed text in the body of the email and sends the .mp3 file as an attachment. Having both the recording and transcribed text allows me to check the document for accuracy. As I said, it's not as accurate as NaturallySpeaking but it works in a pinch. While this app is available in both Google Playstore and Apple Store, the apps are not identical on both platforms. There are fewer options in the Android version of the app. For example, transcribing recorded dictation along with many other options are not supported on the Android version. Here’s what’s available on Android: ![]() Versus the options available on iOS: ![]() If you’re like me and use it for basic dictation, then it doesn’t make much of a difference which platform you use. However, if you’re a “Superuser,” and have the appropriate device(s), iOS is the way to go. Felicia (aka Low Tech Grandma) is a wife, mother, grandmother, freelance writer and low tech blogger. Last Modified: 20 June 2023 |
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