1. Stay close to the microphone. Don’t stray more than seven or eight feet from the microphones or recording equipment. Face to their table and look down or away from the microphone while reading their cites. The most brilliant objection or motion will not go on to the next Court unless the transcriptionist can hear it

2. Be sure witnesses speak clearly and toward the microphone. Remember that the answer has to be loud enough to register on the recorder. It may be obvious what the answer was from other parts of the transcript, but we can’t type it if we can’t hear it.

3. Spell names on the record, if possible. Gardner is an example of what seems a simple name, but it can also be spelled Gardiner or Gardener and is easily confused with Garner. Without a spelling on the record, you will get our best guess. Long and/or unusual names should be pronounced carefully and spelled if necessary.

4. Order Early. Delivery time is approximately one month from the receipt of your order. We will turn the transcripts around to you as quickly as possible. But please be realistic. If you mail your order on the 16th and need it back by the 23rd, you need to notify us and get a price quote for expedited delivery. We will have to get the tape, put you ahead of all the other orders, and arrange a special mailing to get it back to you in time.