Project Scope:

We are seeking vendors to manage the Japanese Custom Audio Collection and Transcription project under Project ID SEP-1909(SH433). This project involves collecting spontaneous conversational audio and providing transcription services.

In Scope:

  • Access to Japanese-speaking users for audio recording and transcription.

Deliverables & Requirements:

Speech Requirements:

  • Speech Type: Spontaneous conversation (no script reading).
  • Speakers: 1,000 native Japanese speakers.
  • Total Hours: 633 hours of conversational speech.
  • Duration: Each conversational speech should average 10 minutes or more (e.g., a 5-minute speech can be included if the total average is 10 minutes or more).
  • Recording Environment: Indoor, with minimal noise (clear speech with little background noise, no abrupt interference).
  • Recording Device: Smartphone or PC.
  • Audio Specifications: 16-bit, 48kHz/44.1kHz/16kHz, uncompressed PCM mono WAV.
  • Gender Ratio: 50:50.

Transcription Requirements:

  • Format: UTF-8 text format.
  • Structure: Tab-delimited.
  • Details: Include the start and end time of each utterance.

How to Apply: Please apply via the provided form. Shortlisted candidates will receive further details.

[Apply Here]