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From qualitative interviews to focus groups, Sonix delivers the accuracy and security your research demands. Trusted by leading universities and research institutions worldwide.
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Built for academic workflows
Multi-Speaker Interviews
Automatically identify and label speakers in interviews, focus groups, and panel discussions. Makes analysis and coding faster.
Time-Coded Transcripts
Every word is timestamped for easy reference. Click any text to jump to that moment in the recording—perfect for citations.
Secure & HIPAA Compliant
SOC 2 Type II certified with HIPAA compliance options. Your research data stays private and protected on our encrypted servers.
Multi-Language Support
Transcribe in 53+ languages. Perfect for international research, multilingual interviews, and cross-cultural studies.
Export for Analysis
Export to Word, plain text, or CSV. Compatible with NVivo, ATLAS.ti, and other qualitative analysis software.
Everything you need to know about
transcription for research
How accurate is Sonix for academic transcription?
Sonix achieves 99% accuracy on clear audio recordings. Our AI is trained on academic content including lectures, interviews, and technical discussions. You can easily make corrections in our browser-based editor.
Is Sonix HIPAA compliant for medical research?
Yes. Sonix offers HIPAA-compliant transcription with BAA agreements available. We're SOC 2 Type II certified with 256-bit encryption. Your research data never leaves our secure, encrypted servers.
Can Sonix handle focus groups with multiple speakers?
Absolutely. Sonix automatically detects different voices and labels them as Speaker 1, Speaker 2, etc. You can rename speakers to participant codes or names, and those labels persist throughout the transcript.
What languages does Sonix support?
Sonix transcribes in 53+ languages including Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Arabic, and many more. Perfect for international research and multilingual interview projects.
Can I export transcripts to qualitative analysis software?
Yes. Sonix exports to Word, plain text, CSV, and other formats compatible with NVivo, ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA, and other qualitative data analysis tools. Timestamps are preserved for easy reference.
Is there a discount for academic researchers?
Yes. We offer special pricing for academic institutions and student researchers. Contact our team to learn about academic discounts and volume pricing for research projects.
Focus on your research, not transcription
Save hours per interview
Transcribe a one-hour interview in under 5 minutes. Spend your time analyzing data, not typing recordings.
Academic-grade security
SOC 2 Type II certified with HIPAA compliance. Your IRB will approve, and your data stays protected.
Cite with confidence
Time-stamped transcripts make citing sources easy. Click any word to verify the exact moment in the recording.
Works with your tools
Export to NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or any qualitative analysis software. Keep your existing research workflow intact.
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Why do top universities choose Sonix?
Researchers at Princeton, Stanford, Yale, and 500+ institutions trust Sonix because we deliver the accuracy, security, and compliance their research demands. Our platform is built for academic workflows.
How does Sonix compare to hiring transcriptionists?
Professional transcription costs $1-2 per minute and takes days. Sonix delivers the same quality in minutes at a fraction of the cost—giving you more budget for actual research.
Can Sonix handle technical and specialized terminology?
Yes. Our AI is trained on academic and technical content across disciplines. From medical terminology to engineering concepts, Sonix captures specialized vocabulary accurately.
What makes Sonix better for qualitative research?
We built features researchers actually need: multi-speaker identification for interviews, timestamp linking for citations, powerful search across projects, and export formats that work with QDA software.
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