Transcribing Audio Quality

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Does this software work for transcribing a WAV file as recorded from a cordless phone audio feed?

 

I specifically need it for transcription, so playback (noise reduction, slow, auto rewind, etc.) features are a must. I have "Express Scribe" installed if I need it.

 

I'm so green at this and have so many questions. Here are my assumptions: I can connect my cordless phone to the mic jack on my Dell XP400 (as I now connect the cordless to the mic jack on a cassette recorder).

 

Then what software can I use for automatic recording of the audio feed? WavePad?

 

Then will I need other software for playback (like the Express Scribe) or will WavePad do it all?

 

Will I need a foot pedal or are there "hot keys" like in Express Scribe?

 

Pros and cons of doing transcription from a WAV file? How many minutes of an audio feed equal what size of a WAV file?

 

Thanks, y'all!