So what is a Transcription Machine?
Compared to a typical voice recorder, transcription machines record much clearer and better to be able to have a better transcription.
And what is a Digital Transcription Software?
Digital transcription software can be easily installed in your PC. Transcription software is user friendly and very easy to control and utilize. Usually, clients prefer transcription software better that machines because files can be easily transferred though Digital software.
Transcription Machine and Digital Transcription Software
Dictaphones or Digital Voice Recorders (DVRs) are ideal for recording voice memos, interviews, conferences, meetings and phone conversations.
Digital Voice Recorder (DVR)
• Each audio file you record to your DVR is automatically saved under a number with a time-and-date stamp
• Some DVR’s come with software that automatically converts the voice file to text for easy transcription
• Newer DVR’s have expandable memory and come with external memory cards.
Cassette Tape/Dictaphone
• Battery life is longer in a Dictaphone than a Digital Voice Recorder
• There is no digital storage on a Dictaphone cassette tape
Desktop DVR’s or Dictaphones are generally cheaper and are ideal for recording phone conversations or are used in conjunction with transcription software.
There are three levels of recording quality and differing recording times. The longer the recording time the lower the quality.
High Quality (HQ) – 43 mins approx.Short Play (SP) – 65 mins approx.Long Play (LP) – 121 mins approx.
• Tie clip microphone – for hands free recording