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The Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System is a pedal-controlled PC transcription system that plays a wide range of file formats with a focus on workflow and efficiency.

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System with Infinity 3-Pedal USB

The Start-Stop Universal's most popular system includes our durable 3-pedal USB plug 'n play foot pedal.

USB Interface USB Interface
Free Spectra PC Headset with purchase of this transcriber
Our most popular transcription system Complete PC Transcription System

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with 3-pedal USB Footswitch

This package includes:

  • Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System on CD-ROM
  • 3-Pedal USB Footswitch
  • Printed User Manual
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • Free Technical Support
  • Free Software Upgrades
  • Free Spectra PC Headset
  • February Special: Free UPS Ground Shipping

Model #30010

Price: $189.00 Qty:

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with 3-pedal USB Footswitch + Network Pro Upgrade

This package contains the same contents as Model #30010 above, plus the Network Pro Upgrade.

Collaborate with multiple transcriptionists with the Start-Stop Network Pro Upgrade: an essential for any office with multiple transcriptionists. Learn more about Start-Stop Network Pro.

Model #30011

Price: $219.00 Qty:
Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System with Infinity 3-Pedal USB + Spectra PC Headset

The Start-Stop Universal's most popular system includes our durable 3-pedal USB plug 'n play foot pedal.

USB Interface USB Interface
Free Spectra PC Headset with purchase of this transcriber
Our most popular transcription system Complete PC Transcription System

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with 3-pedal USB Footswitch

This package includes:

  • Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System on CD-ROM
  • 3-Pedal USB Footswitch
  • Printed User Manual
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • Free Technical Support
  • Free Software Upgrades
  • Free Spectra PC Headset
  • February Special: Free UPS Ground Shipping

Model #30010

Price: $189.00 Qty:

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with 3-pedal USB Footswitch + Network Pro Upgrade

This package contains the same contents as Model #30010 above, plus the Network Pro Upgrade.

Collaborate with multiple transcriptionists with the Start-Stop Network Pro Upgrade: an essential for any office with multiple transcriptionists. Learn more about Start-Stop Network Pro.

Model #30011

Price: $219.00Qty:
Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System with Infinity 3-Pedal USB

This 3-pedal footswitch is our standard pedal with a serial (com port) connection.

Serial Interface Serial Connection
Free Spectra PC Headset with purchase of this transcriber
Complete PC Transcription System

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with 3-pedal Serial Footswitch

This package includes:

  • Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System on CD-ROM
  • 3-Pedal Serial Footswitch
  • Printed User Manual
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • Free Technical Support
  • Free Software Upgrades
  • Free Spectra PC Headset

Model #30030

Price: $189.00 Qty:

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with 3-pedal Serial Footswitch + Network Pro Upgrade

This package contains the same contents as Model #30030 above, plus the Network Pro Upgrade.

Collaborate with multiple transcriptionists with the Start-Stop Network Pro Upgrade: an essential for any office with multiple transcriptionists. Learn more about Start-Stop Network Pro.

Model #30031

$219.00 $199.00 Qty:
Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System with DAC Heavy Duty USB Pedal

The DAC duty 3-pedal system is an industrial-strength foot control perfect for those with wider feet, or for those whose work demands more out of a computer peripheral. For more extreme working conditions the DAC 3-pedal system is also available in a waterproof version.

Pedal Shown is waterproof version.

USB Interface USB Interface
Free Spectra PC Headset with purchase of this transcriber
Complete PC Transcription System

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with DAC 3-pedal USB Footswitch

This package includes:

  • Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System on CD-ROM
  • 3-Pedal DAC Heavy Duty Footswitch
  • Printed User Manual
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • Free Technical Support
  • Free Software Upgrades
  • Free Spectra PC Headset

Model #30014

Price: $265.00 Qty:

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with DAC 3-pedal USB Footswitch + Network Pro Upgrade

This package contains the same contents as Model #30014 above, plus the Network Pro Upgrade.

Collaborate with multiple transcriptionists with the Start-Stop Network Pro Upgrade: an essential for any office with multiple transcriptionists. Learn more about Start-Stop Network Pro.

Model #30013

Price: $295.00 Qty:
Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System with DAC Heavy Duty USB Pedal

The DAC waterproof 3-pedal footswitch is essential for extreme working conditions. Ideal for pathologists, researchers, and anyone working in a wet environment.

USB Interface USB Interface
Free Spectra PC Headset with purchase of this transcriber
Complete PC Transcription System

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with DAC 3-pedal Waterproof USB Footswitch

This package includes:

  • Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System on CD-ROM
  • 3-Pedal DAC Heavy Duty Waterproof Footswitch
  • Printed User Manual
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • Free Technical Support
  • Free Software Upgrades
  • Free Spectra PC Headset

Model #30016

Price: $335.00 Qty:

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with DAC Waterproof 3-pedal USB Footswitch + Network Pro Upgrade

This package contains the same contents as Model #30016 above, plus the Network Pro Upgrade.

Collaborate with multiple transcriptionists with the Start-Stop Network Pro Upgrade: an essential for any office with multiple transcriptionists. Learn more about Start-Stop Network Pro.

Model #30017

Price: $365.00 Qty:
Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System with Ultra Heavy Duty 2-pedal Footswitch

This custom built 2-pedal unit is ideal for job sites that require users to wear heavy work boots or environments that demand extreme durability.

Serial Interface Serial Interface
Free Spectra PC Headset with purchase of this transcriber
Complete PC Transcription System

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with Ultra Heavy Duty 2-pedal Serial Footswitch

This package includes:

  • Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System on CD-ROM
  • Ultra Heavy Duty 2-pedal Serial Footswitch
  • Printed User Manual
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • Free Technical Support
  • Free Software Upgrades
  • Free Spectra PC Headset

Model #30040

Price: $189.00 Qty:

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with Ultra Heavy Duty 2-pedal Serial Footswitch + Network Pro Upgrade

This package contains the same contents as Model #30040 above, plus the Network Pro Upgrade.

Collaborate with multiple transcriptionists with the Start-Stop Network Pro Upgrade: an essential for any office with multiple transcriptionists. Learn more about Start-Stop Network Pro.

Model #30041

Price: $219.00 Qty:
Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with Philips Ergonomic Pedal

The sleek and ergonomic design of the Philips USB foot control allows you to operate the system without lifting your foot. This pedal is ideal for anyone looking to increase their productivity while reducing the amount of strain on their leg, ankle, and toes.

USB Interface USB Interface
Free Spectra PC Headset with purchase of this transcriber
Complete PC Transcription System

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with Philips Ergonomic Pedal

This package includes:

  • Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System on CD-ROM
  • Philips Ergonomic 3-Pedal USB Footswitch
  • Printed User Manual
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • Free Technical Support
  • Free Software Upgrades
  • Free Spectra PC Headset

Model #30018

Price: $219.00 Qty:

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with Philips Ergonomic Pedal + Network Pro Upgrade

This package contains the same contents as Model #30018 above, plus the Network Pro Upgrade.

Collaborate with multiple transcriptionists with the Start-Stop Network Pro Upgrade: an essential for any office with multiple transcriptionists. Learn more about Start-Stop Network Pro.

Model #30019

Price: $249.00 Qty:
Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with Philips 2305 Hand Control

The Philips LFH-2305 Hand Control slides underneath a standard keyboard and provides a wrist rest and two thumb controllable buttons for controlling your Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription software; a practical necessity for standing workstations or environments where a foot pedal is not feasible.

USB Interface USB Interface
Free Spectra PC Headset with purchase of this transcriber
Complete PC Transcription System

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with Philips 2305 Hand Control

This package includes:

  • Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System on CD-ROM
  • Philips 2305 Hand Control
  • Printed User Manual
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • Free Technical Support
  • Free Software Upgrades
  • Free Spectra PC Headset

Model #30022

Price: $239.00 Qty:

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL with Philips 2305 Hand Control + Network Pro Upgrade

This package contains the same contents as Model #30022 above, plus the Network Pro Upgrade.

Collaborate with multiple transcriptionists with the Start-Stop Network Pro Upgrade: an essential for any office with multiple transcriptionists. Learn more about Start-Stop Network Pro.

Model #30023

Price: $269.00 Qty:
Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Software Only

If you already have an industry standard USB, Gameport, or Serial pedal, and are looking to upgrade to a more useful, efficient, and feature-rich PC transcription system, you can purchase the Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System software without a pedal.

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Software only Package

This package includes:

  • Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription System on CD-ROM
  • Printed User Manual
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • Free Technical Support
  • Free Software Upgrades

Model #30350

Price: $99.00 Qty:

Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Software Only Package + Network Pro Upgrade

This package contains the same contents as Model #30350 above, plus the Network Pro Upgrade.

Collaborate with multiple transcriptionists with the Start-Stop Network Pro Upgrade: an essential for any office with multiple transcriptionists. Learn more about Start-Stop Network Pro.

Model #30351

Price: $139.00 Qty:

Supported Formats

Digital Recorders
  • Olympus™ .DSS-capable Recorders
  • Philips Digital Recorders and Speechmikes
  • Philips Speech Mike (CELP)
  • Sanyo Digital Recorders
  • Grundig
  • Dictaphone™ Walkabout Tour™ Digital Recorder
  • Lanier Cquence™ M3 Mobile Digital Recorders (.DSS format)
  • Voice-It™ Mobile Digital Recorders .SRI Format
  • UHER Digital Recorder Truespeech™
All standard .WAV, .MP3, and .WMA
  • All Standard WAV (approx. 20)
  • Truespeech™ compressed WAV
  • GSM .WAV
  • ADPCM .WAV
  • .MP3
  • .WMA up to 44,100 hz CD Quality
Proprietary Formats
  • VoiceAge ACELP
  • DIVX Audio
  • Digital Voice™ call-in systems (e.g. .VOX and .WAV)
  • Dictaphone™ Digital Express™
  • Dictaphone Boomerang™ and .AUD files
  • "PlayAll"™ BCB Truespeech™ with non-standard embedded headers
  • DVIPS™ (VOX 6KHz sample rate, 4-bit, ADPCM)
  • Crescendo
  • Dialogic™ based telephony systems
  • BVP Computers
  • Specialty VOX formats, included separate selections for:
  • "Bitescrybe" 8KHz, PCM Mu-Law
  • DIVPS™ OKI/Dialogic 6/8 KHz VOX 4-bit ADPCM
  • HTH Voice Input Station
  • Start Stop Transport 128-bit HIPAA encrypted files
  • VOX A-Law formats
  • DCT (Express Scribe) Format
  • Nice .AUD
  • Speex and Speex (OGG)
Speciality Digital Audio Formats
  • ProCat™
  • Most popular courtroom audio formats
  • CCITT Stereo A-Law
  • Evercom & T-Netix call monitoring formats
  • Mu-law and A-law (Sun™ Microsystems) non-standard .wav files
  • "VAC" Value Added Corporation Inmate Call Monitoring System
  • Creative Sounblaster™ .VOC (Version 1.2)

Technical Specs

Supported Operating Systems
  • Windows Vista (including 64bit)
  • Windows XP Home
  • Windows XP Pro
  • Windows 2000
Mass Deployment
  • MSI installer version available
System Requirements
  • 256MB available RAM
  • 700 MHz Processor Clockspeed
  • USB or Serial peripheral port

New in Version 10.5

Advanced Features

Intuitive Graphic Interface

The Start-Stop UNIVERSAL is designed to be easy-to-use for both advanced and amateur transcriptionists.

Start Stop UNIVERSAL main screen

Ultra Job Manager

The Ultra Job Manager makes managing dictation easier and more efficient. It allows you to archive finished dictation, queue multiple files for continuous transcription, and tracks the creation date, length, file title, and job status of dictation.

Ultra Job Manager

Complete Control

The Start-Stop UNIVERSAL transcription software runs in the background while you play, step back, rewind, pause, or fast forward digital audio files with the foot pedal, mouse, optional Philips hand control, or by using customizable hotkeys.

Start Stop UNIVERSAL: Complete Control of your Transcription

Built-in FTP Client

The built-in FTP client lets you access and download off-site dictation quickly and easily without having to download an additional program.

Variable Speed Control

Listen to dictation in increments between half-speed and three-times speed with no distortion: the magic of digital meets the versatility of a full function transcription machine.

Ultra Play Technology

Ultra Play Technology allows you to load and start transcribing audio files up to 20 hours in length with minimal pause. Most sound files are loaded lightning quick so you can spend more time working and less time waiting for your equipment to catch up.

SmartLine Counter and StopWatch

The built-in SmartLine keeps track of how many characters and lines you have typed while the StopWatch allows you to bill by job/time.

Automatic Notification

Have Start-Stop UNIVERSAL monitor your incoming dictation folder across LAN or FTP to alert you to new dictation. CUstomizable to show a small popup window on the bottom right of your screen or play a small sound cue.

No extra CODECs required

The Start-Stop UNIVERSAL is compatible with most audio types straight from the box: there's no need to find and download dozens CODECs in order to play a wide range of digital audio formats.



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