audio/video transcription services
alice darling secretarial services
in harvard square since 1913
about us
⌨ hello world! we turn sound into words....
Welcome to A.D.S. Michael and Sergio deliver accurate, timely and cogent transcripts anywhere in the world. We can transcribe conferences, interviews, focus groups, meetings, film, press conferences, and anything else you want converted to document form, from almost any audio or video file format (even audio tape!). We offer reasonable rates and swift turnaround. Email or call us for a quote today!
A business journey backed by a heritage of excellence.
advantages
why choose us
Outstanding Transcription Services
A.D.S. specializes in delivering accurate, timely and cogent transcripts anywhere
in the world. Our team's wide range of expertise ensures that your project's subject
matter is understood and handled by the best match on our staff.
With swift turnaround times (24/7), you get your completed transcript when you need it.
Audio & Video Transcription Services
A.D.S. works with the following media:
• Audio tape
• CDs
• DVDs
• Digital files (such as mp3s, wav, DSS, etc.)
• FTP
• Digital files can be emailed as attachments.
Word Processing
A.D.S. also provides word processing services, working from your text, to create an electronic file in whatever format you need—including shooting scripts.
Individual approach
We carefully analyze your needs and preferences to create a unique project that reflects your style and meets your expectations.
services
⌨ specialties
fields
- A.D.S. clients are experts in the fields of science & technology, academia, business, biotechnology, finance, medicine, film, advertising and the law. We create transcripts for ● Conferences
- ● Interviews
- ● Technical Reports
- ● Theses/Manuscripts
- ● Focus Groups
- ● Press Conferences
- ● Films/TV/Commercials/Shooting scripts
- ● Meetings
simple steps
● Step 1. Call or email usTogether we'll review your project and provide you with a quote.
● Step 2. Give us your materialsYou can send them to us by email, courier, mail, overnight, or our secure FTP site.
● Step 3. We deliver your transcriptsUsing email or the post office/courier service, we deliver on time and in the format you need, whether an electronic file and/or printed hard copy/disk. You set the time frame — we deliver.
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payment options
● We accept all major credit cards.
● RatesA.D.S. has highly reasonable rates. Email or call us for a quote on your project.
● Please call us at:
(305) 978-6313 or (617) 876-8750
faqs
⌨ about a.d.s.
Accurate, Timely, and Cogent Transcripts
We make sure that your transcript is accurate, timely and cogent by matching our expertise to the needs of your project. With backgrounds in technology, science, politics, finance, medicine, and academia, our well-educated staff delivers work that accurately captures the meaning of your spoken words.
does a.d.s. use the latest technology?
Absolutely! We stay abreast of the newest technological changes -- and can transcribe from any audio file format, including: MP3s, wav, and Real Audio, WMA, CDA, etc. As for media, we can take audio tapes,CDs, DVDs, email attachments, and FTP.
our beginnings
Located in Harvard Square since its inception in 1913, Alice Darling Secretarial Services has provided business support services to an ever-widening business and academic community. In 1992, Rosalie Prosser transformed the business to specialize in audio transcription. Rosalie's dedication to client satisfaction meant that A.D.S. provides the highest possible quality of transcriptions.
Michael Janelle & Sergio Madrid, proprietors since 2015, are committed to maintaining and improving upon the high standard Rosalie set in her 20+ years at the helm of A.D.S.Because we specialize in converting sound into words, no projects are too large for us to complete in a timely fashion, or too small for us to handle. We deliver on time and within budget. And of course, we also pledge full confidentiality for your projects.
how do you maintain such a high level of
consistently accurate transcripts?
By matching each project with the transcriber best qualified for that particular specialty. Our clients' expertise spans many different fields; we therefore recruit transcribers with wide ranges of knowledge, and train them to take advantage of all available resources to generate transcripts that are as accurate as possible. Our staff is well-versed in current events.
how do you keep your transcription costs so
reasonably priced?
Through experience and efficiency. Our team of transcribers is highly qualified in speed, accuracy and intelligence.
Counting on A.D.S. for Dependable Service
A.D.S. is honored to have long-standing relationships with exceptional clients in business, academia, and nonprofitsectors.
A representative sampling of our clients includes:
● Harvard● M.I.T.● MGH Brigham● Biotech Companies● Medicopharma Research Firms● Film and Video Companies● Advertising Firms● Magazines/Newspapers● Authors● Conference Organizers● Financial Firms
Can you deliver the format I need?
From a paper transcript to CD or email attachment in a wide range of formats, ADS delivers exactly what you need.
contact us
● mailing and pick-up address:
Alice Darling Secretarial Services, Inc.One Mifflin Place, Suite 400Cambridge, MA 02138
● please send hard media (CDs, DVDs, thumb drives) to our distribution center:
● emails:
⌨ free estimates
● telephones:
● (617) 876-8750
● (305) 978-6313
● (954) 306-6462
● uploading audio files to alicedarling.com
We recommend that you use DropBox to upload and download your audio and transcript files.
You can use your own DropBox account by sharing your files with ads.alicedarlingsecretarial@gmail.com, or we can set up a free, dedicated DropBox folder just for you.We also accept files from many of the other common file sharing applications, such as Hightail, WeSendIt and Google Drive, etc.
We look forward to working with you soon!