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Digital Dictation Recorders
Digital Dictation Recorders
Digital Dictation Recorders are especially well-suited for physicians, attorneys, investigators, and business users where it's a requirement to accurately construct sentences and paragraphs as you go, for later transcription. If you make a mistake, merely rewind, and play forward to that point, then hit Record and continue!
A true “dictation” recorder lets you listen to what you dictated, rewind and replay it, and make any changes to it as you go (“on the fly editing”). You can insert a new sentence in the middle of an old one, overwrite from a certain point onward, or go back to a dictation created earlier in the day and modify or append to it. Digital dictation recorders are perfect for dictating correspondence, reports, observations, or any type of dictation needs. (“Conference” recorders on the other hand, or consumer “note takers” that you see in local stores, are intended to be left in record mode for the entire time, and don’t allow making changes on the fly).
Olympus Dictation Recorders
The flagship digital dictation recorder of the Olympus product line is the Olympus DS-5000 Professional Digital Dictation Recorder, and is the favorite of professionals everywhere. This powerful, reliable, easy-to-use recorder has a single slide switch with record, stop, play, and rewind on a single control. This allows for one-handed operation, without even having to look at the screen of the recorder while it’s operating. A red light in the upper right corner of the DS-5000 will light up whenever you're in the record mode. The DS-5000 also features automatic recharging whenever the unit is inserted into its cradle, automatic HIPAA-compliant encrypted e-mailing or FTP of dictation to an off-site transcriptionist, and has an 89 hour recording capacity in standard mode built-in micro SD card. Just dictate and dock it for 10 or 15 seconds and you’re done. No need to open programs on your screen – it does it for you, and automatically sends the dictation to its destination and cleans off the recorder so it’s ready to use again.
The Olympus DS 3400 Professional Digital Digital Recorder uses the same body style, software, and construction as the Olympus DS-5000, but uses pushbuttons instead of a slideswitch, for the record, stop, play, rewind, and fast-forward functions. The pushbuttons work well, but the user has to be more careful about which button they’re pressing. The DS-3400 also is designed for use with disposable AAA batteries, and does not allow recharging. It also does not include the CR-10 cradle (although it’s optionally available). The DS 3400 is an economical, but quality choice for HIPAA-compliant dictation.
The Olympus DS-2400 Dictation recorder is the least expensive true dictation recorder in the Olympus line. It includes basic features for true dictation (editing on the fly). Like the DS-3400, it uses disposable AAA batteries and does not include a cradle. The DSS Player software included is the “Standard” edition, which supports file transfers to any folder on your local computer or network, but does not include the ability to email dictation off-site with HIPAA compliant encryption, like the DS-3400 and DS-5000 allows.
Olympus DS-5000
Olympus's flagship dictation recorder, ideal for professionals.
- Docking/recharging station
- Software 128bit file encryption and device password - meets HIPAA requirements
- Easy and efficient slide switch control
- Supports SD and microSD memory cards
- Includes DSS Player Pro software
Olympus DS-3400
This midline recorder includes most of the DS-5000 features at a lower price point.
- Record in DSS and DS2 formats
- Software based 128bit encryption insures security of emailed files
- Includes 1GB SD memory card
- Includes DSS Player Pro software
Olympus DS-2400
Olympus's entry level professional dictation recorder is great for most professionals, students, and podcasters.
- Records in DS2 format
- Multiple recording modes allows for superior sound quality or smaller files
- Includes 1GB SD memory card
- Includes DSS Player software
Philips Dictation Recorders
Philips continues its long tradition of excellent design, industry-standard compatibility, and functionality in the field of audio recording and dictation. The DPM 9600 was the first HIPAA compliant dictation recorder available and the only dictation recorder with on-board file encryption. The DPM 9600 family has also received awards for its ergonomic, low-impact design. Despite being a smaller player in the North American market, Philips continues to create excellent recorders that remain open and compatible with most third-party transcription and dictation software.
Philips DPM 9600
Winner of the 2007 iF Design Award, the excellent DPM 9600 continues to be the only dictation recorder with on-board file encryption.
- Total compatibility—connections (mini-USB), file type (DSS), memory (SD card), microphone (3.5mm), and batteries (NiMH AAA)
- Includes docking/recharging station
- Full onboard editing
- Slide-switch control
- Onboard file encryption and device password—complete HIPAA compliance
- Includes SpeechExec Pro software
Philips DPM 9500
The DPM 9500 uses slide-switch control and includes a docking station/recharger, features unique at this price level.
- Total compatibility—connections (mini-USB), file type (DSS), memory (SD card), microphone (3.5mm), and batteries (NiMH AAA)
- Includes docking/recharging station
- Slide-switch control
- Software file encryption for HIPAA compliance
- Includes SpeechExec Pro software
Philips DPM 9370
Philips's entry level dictation recorder. While lighter on features it adheres to the Philips compatibility and design standards found in the rest of the line.
- Total compatibility—connections (mini-USB), file type (DSS), memory (SD card), microphone (3.5mm), and batteries (AAA)
- Automatic file download via USB to PC
- Push-button control
- Includes SpeechExec Dictate software
Philips 9397 Digital Starter Kit
Everything you need to get started with digital dictation and foot-pedal transcription.
- Includes Philips DPM 9370 Digital Recorder
- Includes SpeechExec Transcription Set 7177 with ergonomic pedal
- Includes lightweight under-the-chin stereo earphones
Sanyo Digital Recorders
Sanyo is a relatively small player in the current North American digital dictation market, but has been a power player in Europe and Asia, building upon years of experience in portable dictation.
Sanyo ICR 1000
The Sanyo ICR1000 features a slide-switch control at an unbeatable price. This recorder is imported into the US Market by HTH Engineering.
- Slide-switch control
- Editing functions include partial erase, overwriter, and insert.
- Multiple quality settings
- Ships with 2GB SD memory card
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