I need hands free dictation using Olympus DS 5000 recorder. Do I need anything else besides RS 27 foot pedal and the cradle? Software?
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Do you have the transcription module? If you do you should be all set. Just need headphones. Olympus sells the software that manages the voice files.
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We tried downloading to our current computer software from a DS recorder and it was not a hands-free system. We purchased the "Olympus DS Player Plus", that came with the foot pedal and it has turned out to be a very user friendly dictation system. With the purchase of additional foot pedals, the original software can be installed on multiple computers, if you have more than one transcriptionist.
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Not sure what you mean by cradle. I used RS27 to play the dictations that I downloaded into the Olympus Transcription Module software. This is sold separately. RS27 only plays a certain version of that software.
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I am a little confused what you are trying to do, just dictate or to be able to transcribe it as well. The pedal is only for the transcription part of it and as far as the "hands free", that is confusing as well as you are dictating into the DS recorder itself. I wouldn't call it hands free? Feel free to write me back. I deal with both the dictation and transcription with Olympus.
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You do have to have the software, also make sure you get the cord that connects the recording device to the computer. You may also want to get headphones so your office mates don't have to hear what you're listening to.
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I agree with Nancy. A pedal gives you hands free transcription. It doesn't do much for dictation. You could use a program like Express Dictate for hands free dictation, but you would need a headset and still have to start a dictation by pressing record.
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By software, do mean the Olympus transcription tracker? You need that to manage and play the voice files. The pedal plays the digital files that have been downloaded into the transcription software. You will also need headphones as it is easier to hear.
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I received a Phillips digital recorder boxed with my version of Dragon speak 12.0. I have yet to use it, however and do not know if other digital recorders would be compatible but I assume so.
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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. Here's the rest. You need A2DP audio profile. If Bluetooth stereo headphones work you should be good. This is NOT the same as headset profile for hands-free. Not "any device" but most
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Well, obviously you'll need a microphone and some kind of P.A amplifier. Also, if your husband is going to loop a guitar through it, you'll also need the TC Helicon switch-3 footpedal for hands free looping. Hope this helps.
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I use it with my Olympus Digital Voice Recorder...record the conversation [two way] once done I plug the Voice Recorder into the laptop and upload conversations to Drop Box...free online storage. Then I give access to those I want to share with. Especially nice recording stories of my fathers youth while he lives in FL and I am in TX...then share his voice recording with other family members.
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I a very non-techy person; so here is all that I can tell you. I use it with Express Scribe. I get many questions about te USB Digital foot petal (which puts the voice forward/backward, stop, go, and speed choices. I feel that perhaps Amazon needs to now more about it so that they can answer all the questions. Sorry, just don't know what or how the digital recorder works.
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Thank you to everyone who answered. All I am looking to do is digitize a voice recording from an old tape I have lying around and hopefully the headphone jack it has will be enough...all the best!
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I know that it will layered recording for musicians, but I am not sure about the multiple files aspect for dictation. I had to return mine because Olympus didn't have the voice guidance feature on that model and as a blind person, that made it a bit hard to operate. Hoping you are able to find that out. It is an excellent stereo digital recorder for sure. If they had put the voice guidance feature on that unit I would have kept it or sure.
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Nope, as you probably know already Olympus funked up on this one... The only way to extract audio recordings from this is to get a male-to-male headphone cord, plug it into the ear output, and then connect the other end of the cord to a PC or other device capable of in-line recording the output. You would be better off spending your money elsewhere on a device with a USB plug if you can help it.
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Hi Bob M, this Sony DSXM50BT doesn't have a build in mic for using the hands free calling feature. You may connect an external mic that is sold separately. -Ely
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I don't know. There is no real instructions that come with this recorder. I am really disappointed that Amazon sells a product that has no technical support/operating instructions.If anyone should answer these questions it should be Amazon.
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Yes, as mentioned several times, get a 3.5mm to 3.5mm Audio Cable, and using Audio grabber or some other freebie computer recording software, "play" it using Line In to your computer. Not as clean as a direct USB connection and thus, not as easy as drag and drop, but it works fine and you can save your recordings to your computer. The spoken sound quality is very good and clear.
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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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Go to this page for that information: http://recorders.com/info/articles/27/1/Digital-Recorder-Compatibility-Report-for-Dragon-NaturallySpeaking/Page1.html
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If contiguous recording but able to stop in the middle of a recording is the requirement for a dictation, then no this recorder would not suite your needs. The quality of the recording is wonderful and the ability to use micro SD cards to expand its memory make is quite useful. However, the controls to operate the device leave something to be desired. Everytime I use it I need to review the user instructions.
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I have not used that feature except to test the video. I do not know if it can record sound. I don't recognize a microphone anywhere. I am not sure it can connect live with the internet, either. If you seek that, you might want to contract Olympus about that. Sorry I could not be of more help. I have not looked into the manual in a big way. I just take pictures and its wonderful for that.