Digital voice recorder - which do I buy Standard or Preferred? Will the standard version of Dragon 9 do the same?
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The Standard Version will not transcribe from a voice recorder only the preferred edition. I just bought a copy of the Preferred edition & a Sony ICD-MX20 voice recorder. They work well together. I'd advise checking the support page at www.nuance.com. The accuracy of many voice recorders is listed.
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Terris, I purchased the software to manage voice recordings made on a Sony digital recorder. Subsequently, I've used an earbud microphone/recorder (Olympus TP-8 Telephone Pick-up Microphone by Olympus) to make recordings of phone calls dealing with detailed instructions of how to handle tax matters. The number of options outside of my needs are numerous. Keeping in mind that I use the software to "edit" voice recordings off of a digital recorder and a couple of technical phone conversations, my guess is that you will have no problems with the software and will be please with it. Beyond this software, Sony has a number of higher end sound products that would allow you to do studio recording quality. Here's my suggestion: buy the software and play with it for ten minutes - record for 5 minutes or so and edit for the remainder of the time. My guess is that you'll be pleased enough to continue using the software. As your understanding of what your needs are and what offerings are available, you can step up. My version predates the current version and is on sale for $24. Spend $24 and give it a spin. What you do not want is to buy a full blown complicated software when you just want to record your book. In summary, I'm pleased since the software more than meets my needs and was very easy to learn to do what I wanted it to do.
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Sorry I don't have the answer. I use my on an Olympus voice recorder, works excellent!
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On a home recorder the different discs provide different record features and playback options. Also, the manufacturer of the unit probably has a preferred type and record speed that they recommend. For computer work and data both types have worked for me as long as they're a name brand like Sony or Verbatim.
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My experience dictates : ) success when using Plantronics DSP-V3. I have used two others with varying success however it may also depend on your voice, diction, inflection, accent, and training the program to understand YOU. Quite honestly I find the Apple voice recognition software included with Mountain Lion and I presume Mavericks to work equally as well as Dragon Dictate. Apple provides far superior customer service. Dragon virtually none! Save a couple hundred bucks with less frustration.
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Jeffrey,Glad you asked; I reserve my white Transcend MP870 (8G) exclusively for LINE-IN recording (and now as a MICRO-SD card reader). However, I've just loaded it with a few discs of the audio book Twilight and it remembers my place. I have to tunnel straight down 3 layers (main button 3 clicks) each time, but am dropped back where I left off.For VOICE recording, and listening, AND searching through MANY files, I prefer the wheel on my SanDisk Sansa Fuze (8G) -- which opens right up to my stopping point.Hope this helps:-)
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Hi Testmaster -- we do offer the Premium Edition without the recorder. It is available on AmazonDragon Naturally Speaking Premium 11 There are many other differences in the Premium Edition, but you are correct that if you want to transcribe recorded files, you cannot do that with the Home Edition. Peter Mahoney SVP & GM, Dragon Nuance Communications
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I would stick with the Dahua ones only issue/requirement is hard drive needs to be WD AV-GP. I tried several other China NVR and it had issues with motion or iphone app didn't work.
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To do phone recordings buy a digital voice recorder. I found many on Ebay (sorry Amazon). Under $20.00. Harder to use but you can do phone recordings as long as you have a land-line connection still; not just a cell phone. Make sure it comes with the 4 connectors and the phone interface. Poke around and you will find an OK one.
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No, it does not. I'm not aware of any voice recorder that comes bundled with Dragon Naturally Speaking. Be aware that this is a standalone voice recorder, not something you add to a computer.
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Yes, I'm using Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12. This mic has worked well for over a year and a half and counting.
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You can use any digital dictating machine. Or, just use your computer and a headset that allows you to dictate. You can use the free voice recording product that comes with any Windows (I believe must be XP or higher). The main goal is to record something in a WMA or MP3 file format. The AltoEdge foot pedal comes with a software (Express Scribe Pro) which will open any WMA or MP3 files and you can control the speed of dictation with the foot pedal.
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Hey Kelly, I have had a DP-008 for a while now, and it is a great device. Unfortunately I don't own a DP-02, so I can only go by what I've read and explain some key differences, which may or may not be helpful. The main difference between the devices is that the DP-008 uses SD memory cards, while the DP-02 records to an internal mechanical hard drive. With the SD cards, you can swap cards up to 32MB in and out of the unit. SD/SDHC cards are pretty standard, and you can use them in lots of different devices (digital cameras in particular. And most modern computers will have an SDHC slot, or you can get a USB-to-SDHC adapter for dirt cheap). With the DP-02, the hard drive is 40GB, and is not nearly as plug-and-play (you can hook up the device to your computer, but to say that it would be inconvenient to swap the drive in and out would be the understatement of the week). Plus the DP-008 runs on battery power for added portability. The caveat being that the power supply is sold separately, but it's not that expensive. The device works well on AA batteries, but for extended recording, invest in the adapter. Note that there is a newer TASCAM recorder -- the TASCAM DP-03 -- which is basically a DP-008 with extra bells and whistles. These include a built-in CD burner (along the lines of the DP-02), faders instead of knobs for track levels, compatibility with the TASCAM multi-function foot controller, and stereo (TRS) 1/4" inputs. (The DP-008 uses unbalanced TS connections on the 1/4" inputs, unless I am mistaken.) The DP-008 does not have a drum machine built-in. It does have a basic metronome, but that's as fancy as it gets in that respect. You can either hook up your standalone drum machine, or use computer software to lay out your rhythm and then record it using the DP. Hope this helps, and if you think of anything else you want to know, lay it on me and I'll help where I can.
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TO be honest, I have not done a comparison between the two. But what I have found is that the built-in mic is of good quality for voice recording, even in a largish room. It has worked fine for me. I recorded in the mode where it just records when it has a voice to record. Been happy with this product.
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$49.99 is the Home version and doesn't provide some features compared to the Premium: 1.Application Support:Spreadsheets 2. Application Support:Presentations 3. Advanced Correction/Editing : Ability to playback your speech in documents 4. Ability to create multiple audio sources (more than one type of audio input device) sharing a vocabulary within the same profile 5. Ability to import/export custom word lists and user profiles 6. Easily create commands to insert frequently used text and/or graphics by voice You may look up the difference at the url: http://www.nuance.com/ucmprod/groups/dragon/@web-enus/documents/collateral/nc_025214.pdf Hope this is helpful.
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I haven't received my unit yet. I'm anxious to find out if it has a separate microphone jack so I can use Dragon speech-to-text software. If not I'm going to send it back. Specs are inadequate on the Lenovo site.
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I have recently purchased Dragon Naturally Speaking Premium 12, latest version. I am testing it at this time, so cannot give you a yes or no. It might depend on your version of Dragon and if for a Mac or PC. Mine is for PC. If you search Google for Dragon and what recorders are compatible you will find a list. I believe this recorder was on the list. I will post again soon once I test it further.