Interview Transcription
Transcribe research interviews with speaker identification and word-level timestamps. Perfect for qualitative research, user testing, and market research.
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Transcribe research interviews, focus groups, and user testing sessions in minutes. Export to your favorite qualitative analysis software and spend more time on insights, not transcription.
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How do research firms use Sonix for interview transcription?
Research teams upload recorded interviews and receive accurate transcripts in minutes. Speaker identification helps attribute quotes correctly. Timestamps let you jump to any moment in the original recording. Export transcripts directly to your QA software for coding and analysis.
Does Sonix integrate with qualitative analysis software?
Yes. Sonix exports in formats compatible with NVivo, MAXQDA, Atlas.ti, Dedoose, and other QA software. Timestamps and speaker labels are preserved, making your coding workflow seamless.
How accurate is Sonix for research interviews?
Sonix is independently reviewed as the most accurate automated transcription service. Our AI handles diverse accents, technical terminology, and multiple speakers. Most research interviews require minimal editing before analysis.
Can Sonix transcribe interviews in multiple languages?
Yes. Sonix transcribes in 53+ languages, making it ideal for international and cross-cultural research. You can also translate transcripts between languages instantly for comparative analysis.
Is Sonix secure enough for confidential research?
Absolutely. Sonix is SOC 2 Type II certified with bank-level encryption. Research data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We offer SSO, audit logs, and IRB-compliant data handling. Your participants' information stays protected.
How does Sonix help with research analysis?
Beyond transcription, Sonix offers AI-powered summaries, theme extraction, and cross-transcript search. Find every mention of a topic across all your interviews instantly. Generate preliminary analysis before you even start coding.
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Why do top research firms choose Sonix?
Sonix combines accuracy, speed, and research-specific features. We integrate with the QA software researchers already use—NVivo, MAXQDA, Atlas.ti—and deliver transcripts in minutes. Google, Microsoft, Yale, and hundreds of research organizations trust Sonix.
How does Sonix compare to professional transcription services?
Sonix is dramatically faster and more affordable. A one-hour interview costs under $10 and is ready in minutes, versus $100-200 and days for professional transcriptionists. For large research projects, the savings are substantial.
Can Sonix handle high-volume research projects?
Yes. Upload dozens of interviews simultaneously and receive all transcripts in minutes. Our infrastructure handles peak research seasons—grant deadlines, product launches, market research waves—without slowdowns.
What support do research teams receive?
Research teams get priority support via email, chat, and phone. Enterprise plans include dedicated account managers who understand research workflows and IRB requirements. We're here to help your research succeed.
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