We are currently in the process of updating our audio recording equipment and are considering two main options - mini-disk and digital recorders. The major factor we are having to consider is transcription. Does anyone on the list have any advice on what hardware and/or software is needed for transcription with each of these options and on how well they work? Most of our transcription is sent out to externally based freelance transcribers so any equipment and/or software would need to be made available to them too. Dr S.M. Hodge Research Associate Health and Community Care Research Unit University of Liverpool Thompson Yates Building Brownlow Hill Liverpool L69 3GB Tel: 0151 794 5282