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Transcription in Cambridge, MA
Transcription is useful when a Cambridge business already has the recording and needs text: notes, captions, or a draft they can edit.
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Why it matters in Cambridge
Transcription for a Cambridge business has to work in the context of universities, a Kendall Square biotech cluster, and distinct walkable squares. Around Inman Square and the riverfront, customers also come in from Boston and other nearby places, like a packed campus September or a quiet midsummer week between sessions. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
People in Cambridge are quick to tune out generic copy. Plain, specific writing that names Harvard Square and the actual offer tends to land better than big claims.
Who orders this around Cambridge:
- A Cambridge owner turning a talk or podcast into text
- A boutique that wants captions or a record without typing it all
- An university-adjacent cafe in Kendall Square that recorded a meeting and needs notes
Hank's tip: A simple lavalier or a quiet room will beat a phone at the end of a long table. Send the best file you have, not a second-generation recording.
Service area: Cambridge businesses in Harvard Square, Kendall Square, and Central Square, plus nearby communities such as Watertown, Medford, and Somerville. All work is delivered online, so there is no office visit.
Compare packages
| Basic | Standard | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $295 | $545 |
| Delivery | 24 hours* | 2 days | 3 days |
| Up to 30 minutes | Yes | — | — |
| Clean verbatim or lightly edited, your choice | Yes | — | — |
| Timestamped at regular intervals | Yes | — | — |
| Word and TXT | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Up to 60 minutes | — | Yes | — |
| Speaker labels when they are clear | — | Yes | — |
| A short summary paragraph | — | Yes | — |
| Up to 2 hours | — | — | Yes |
| Speaker labels and a tighter cleanup | — | — | Yes |
| A summary and a simple outline | — | — | Yes |
After you order: what to send Hank
- The audio or video file
- Speaker names, if you know them
- Whether you want verbatim or a cleaned read
- Words or jargon we should watch for
You'll get an intake email with an upload link right after checkout. The clock starts when your files arrive.
Sample work
Portfolio samples for transcription are being added. Want to see examples before you order? Ask Hank and we'll send some.
Transcription in Cambridge: FAQ
Is this a certified legal transcript?
No. This is a business transcript for notes, content, or internal use, not a court-certified record.
Can you write for one square, not the whole city?
Yes. Tell us the exact area you serve.
Can a professional office in Inman Square order this?
Yes. A professional office is a good fit for the transcription package. Order online, send the items on the intake list, and the finished work comes back by email. No in-person meeting is needed.
Do you also serve customers coming from Belmont?
Yes, if that is part of how your Cambridge business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name Belmont on the materials or profile copy where it belongs. We will not add towns you do not serve.
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