How Does the Shorthand Machine Work?
With powerful on-demand legal services that go where you need them, Hanna & Hanna is your secret weapon and is proud to be Houston’s Premier Court Reporters and Litigation Support Providers.
Learn more about our favorite tool
The shorthand machine resembles a laptop in its structure, but that is where the similarities end. The 22 unmarked keys on a shorthand machine record sounds phonetically instead of letter-by-letter. Court reporters press keys simultaneously (a process called “chording”) to record phonetic sounds quickly and efficiently. The machine is split up into three sections:
- Initial keys (left): these keys record the initial phonetic sounds of a word, such as the hard “K” in “can.”
- Final keys (right): these keys record the final phonetic sounds if a word, such as the “N” in the word “can.”
- The vowel keys: these keys are on a second level of the keyboard. Depressing these four keys allow court reporters to record any sound.
The asterisk key is used to mark the occasional error.
It’s thanks to extensive schooling, training, and the shorthand machine that court reporters can type three times faster than the average person. Learn more below.
The setup of the shorthand machine is what enables court reporters to type at practically inhuman speeds. These professionals work diligently to be able to provide their clients the reliable, accurate court reporting they need. Once the legal proceedings have concluded, the court reporter translates the transcript into “real English” and delivers it to the attorney in the format of their choice.
Many of our Houston court reporters have gone back to receive additional certifications. This makes our staff even more valuable to clients, as we can provide them far more resources than they otherwise would have had. Contact us today to learn about what we can do to for your case.
Professionalism
Hanna & Hanna Reporting is a full-service court reporting firm offering complete legal support services, videoconferencing and deposition suites. We provide a wide variety of services related to the court reporter profession, including realtime, transcription service, closed captioning, litigation support and legal video services.
Experience
We offer the professional technical support and legal support that makes your job that much easier. We are a member of NCRA, STAR, NNRC, TCRA, TEXDRA and HCRA. Hanna & Hanna Reporting is privileged to have an exceptionally dedicated and committed staff of professionals for all your court reporting needs.
Locations
Hanna & Hanna Reporting is headquartered in Houston, Texas and offers worldwide scheduling of depositions, court reporters and videoconferencing. Our Texas locations can provide local services across the region.
We are Covid-19 Proof!
Schedule A Remote Deposition!
Schedule A Service
Book Your Next Deposition, Conference or Other Event
We provide 24/7 Mobile Booking
OUR LOCATION
Visit our offices or give us a call!
8582 Katy Freeway, Suite 105
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 840-8484
EMAIL US
The Court Reporting Firm of Choice for Texas!
Hanna & Hanna is proud of its record of excellence!
- Court Reporting
- Transcript Production
- Videoconferencing
- Interpreting
- Trial Support
- Mediation
Recent Posts
Houston, Texas Legal and Court Reporting News
Hanna & Hanna’s Remote Depositions
We are pleased to announce the latest updates to our page of remote depositions. The service has become a quintessential aspect of litigation support firms, and we are proud to continue offering it to our clients. Even as our country heals from the pandemic, everyone...
The Pros of Video Synchronization
Though not a necessary aspect of legal video services, video synchronization is an invaluable one. The process lines up the transcript (recorded by your favorite Houston court reporter) and the video of a legal proceedings, so that the transcript appears as captions...
Hanna Reporting Announce Court Reporting FAQ
Hanna Reporting is pleased to announce our page on frequently asked questions about court reporting. This page serves as a great resource for legal professionals who want to know just a little more about the world of court reporting or even someone who may be...
Hanna Reporting Announces Online Scheduling Form
Credit: SMS Marketing Hanna Reporting is pleased to announce our mobile-friendly, online scheduling form. Sometimes, attorneys don't have the opportunity to stop and make a call during normal work hours. They could send an email, but it might not be totally clear to...
How to Have the Most Successful Remote Deposition Service
Credit: PohlmanUSA Remote depositions have grown to be an essential part of today's legal world. Due to the pandemic, they allow us to connect with our legal teams and witnesses over a safe outlet. In a pandemic-free world, remote depositions give clients the...
Announcing Our Remote Depositions Service
With the current Coronavirus crisis forcing much of the nation to work remotely Hanna & Hanna is creating a new remote depositions service to facilitate the work of law firms. A remote deposition is a safe, legal, and efficient way for attorneys to keep their...