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Transcription is the process of producing a written document or record from audio or other media. In the context of broadcasting, an "electrical transcription" refers to a phonograph record specifically made for radio broadcast. This term also describes a radio program that is broadcast using such a record. Transcription is essential for making audio content accessible to those who are hard of hearing or for archiving purposes.12

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