I don't have any personal experience with this software, but I've heard it 
is at least respectable for live voice. It's called dragon naturally 
speaking: 
<http://www.nuance.com/for-individuals/by-product/dragon-for-pc/index.htm> 
Not sure about how it would handle audio files.

Hope this helps,

Sarah J. Payne
Education and Public Outreach Coordinator

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On Tue, 7 Dec 2010 12:41:47 -0800
  Alexandra Trumbull <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello all,
> 
> Does anyone know of a service or software system that transcribes audio 
>files 
> (interviews, focus groups, meetings) into text? Doing transcription the 
>old 
> fashioned way is using up way too much of our time!
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Alex Trumbull
> [log in to unmask]
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
>From: Barbara Hass <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Tue, December 7, 2010 2:28:10 PM
> Subject: Re: Touch screen monitor suggested heights
> 
> here is a height and weight growth chart for children ages 2 to 20 so 
> you can select the height for what age group you wish to attract.
> http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/growthcharts2/l/bl_growthcharts.htm
> 
> Barbara Hass, retired librarian
> 
> In a message dated 12/7/2010 12:56:03 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, 
> [log in to unmask] writes:
> Wesley:
>>
>>A.D.A. does not specifically address computer touch screens. The closest 
>>I could find was ATMs. In that case the maximum height can not exceed 54 
>>inches if the reach depth is less than 10 inches. (Lower if the reach 
>>depth is more than 10 inches).
>>
>>Which brings me to my question again. I can place both of the 
>>touchscreens (they will have the same content) below 54 inches. But what 
>>is a good average height for kids?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Patrick
>>
>>Patrick McQuillan
>>Education and Outreach Specialist
>>IRIS
>>Washington, DC
>>202-682-2220
>>
>>
>>On 12/7/10 10:58 AM, Wesley S. Creel wrote:
>>> Good Morning Patrick
>>> For exhibit user interfaces, such as the height for placing a touch
>>> screen monitor -- I recommend the standards set forth by the A.D.A.
>>> (Americans with Disabilities Act).  BTW, it is the law of the
>>> land.......
>>> Best Wishes for Success,
>>> Wesley
>>> Wesley S. Creel
>>> Administrator of Programs
>>> Pink Palace Family of Museums
>>> Memphis, TN
>>> www.memphismuseums.org
>>> office 901.320.6370
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
>>> Behalf Of Patrick McQuillan
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 9:32 AM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Touch screen monitor suggested heights
>>>
>>> We are installing an exhibit that will have two computer touchscreens
>>> mounted to the wall. One for use by adults, one for use by children.
>>>
>>> Is there a recommended height to place monitors for adults and children?
>>>
>>> I'm hoping someone who does more exhibits than I will have some
>>> recommendations. Other than me placing it where it works for me and for
>>> my 9 year old.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Patrick
>>>
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