Establishing the verbatim content of a conversation

Preparing a transcript and determining utterances, the number of speakers and meaningful segments of a conversation from an audio or video recording.

What is examined

Preparing a transcript and determining utterances, the number of speakers and meaningful segments of a conversation from an audio or video recording.

The examination uses the submitted audio and video materials, storage media, recording devices, voice and speech samples, case documents and the questions posed.

Possible questions

  • whether the recording is suitable for the task posed;
  • whether there are signs of alteration or discontinuity;
  • the content of the relevant recording segment;
  • which audio or visual features are relevant to the case;
  • whether the materials and samples provided are sufficient;
  • whether the findings of a previous examination are substantiated.

What to provide

  • source files without forwarding through messaging apps, if possible;
  • the storage medium or recording device;
  • the start and end times of the relevant segments;
  • voice and speech samples for identification questions;
  • an investigative order, a court ruling or draft questions;
  • information about the recording conditions.

Pricing

from RUB 50,000. The exact cost depends on the recording's duration, material quality, number of segments and questions, the need for a report review and urgency.

Inquiry

Send a recording or describe the task

You may send an audio or video file, a link, an investigative order, a court ruling, draft questions or an existing report for review.

  • voice and spoken speech;
  • the acoustic environment and audio recording traces;
  • video images and video recording traces;
  • editing, continuity, the recording device;
  • report review and questions for court.

Up to 10 files of 10 MB each, up to 15 MB in total. Preserve source recordings and metadata without resaving. Arrange the transfer of large files and storage media separately by email.

How data is processed: Personal Data Processing Policy. Attach only materials relevant to the examination; redact unnecessary data about other people.

For a preliminary assessment, please specify the file format, recording source, start and end times, recording device, and availability of the source file and voice samples.

Attachments: up to 10 files of up to 10 MB each, with a maximum combined size of 15 MB. If a file is rejected, the enquiry is not sent.

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