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Widely employed
in parts of the southeastern United States, the voice writer is virtually  unknown in some other parts of the country. Which is a shame, because according to one military study no other court reporting technique produces a truer, more accurate transcript. A separate study that compared the passing rates on state certification tests seems to support that finding.

Who is that masked person?
She's a voice writer, and she takes proceedings by voice rather than with a stenotype machine. The device into which she speaks is the silencer, which fits snugly against the reporter's face. When employed by a properly trained reporter, the silencer so effectively baffles the sound of the reporter's voice that he or she is completely silent, even to those who are located only inches away. A microphone embedded in the side of the mask carries the reporter's voice either to a speech recognition engine for instantaneous transcription or directly to a sound file for later transcription.

Is Voice Writing Computer Compatible?
Absolutely. The electronic files created by a voice reporter are compatible in every way with computer use. The production of ASCII files, compressed transcripts, key word indices, and litigation support software files are all part of the voice writer's daily routine.

How about Expedites?
Yes, we can. But depending on the length, we may need some advance notice.

Why Choose a Voice Writer?
There are several very good reasons, but first and foremost is its accuracy. The voice writer augments the fidelity of audio recordings with the discerning ears and observant eyes of a human reporter. Inaudible nods, unannounced exhibit markings, and overlapping dialogue will all find their way into the record, while with either stenography or electronic recording techniques alone these items may be overlooked. The voice writer method also offers unparalleled access to the record by anyone with standard audio equipment, which means you can verify the record without the need to rely on someone specially trained to read phonetic shorthand.

You Say You Need a Certified Reporter?
No problem! The National Verbatim Reporters Association has been certifying voice writer court reporters since 1971, and its standards for both basic and advanced certifications are the highest in the nation. And in order to retain certification, reporters must satisfy NVRA's rigorous continuing education requirements.

Simply stated, we produce verbatim, correctly punctuated and spelled transcripts, whether the subject matter is a fender bender, a medical procedure gone awry, or a hotly contested patent infringement case between pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturers.