| Dictation equipment is a method to record ideas | | | | words are usually distorted. |
| rather than writing them down. It is also used in | | | | Digital dictation equipment is the new kid on the |
| business as it allows for quick and accurate recording | | | | block, and it's a great deal more complex than |
| of information. In addition, it is used when writing isn't | | | | analogue equipment. It offers many different |
| practical such as in medical services. There is a | | | | capabilities depending on what is needed. |
| variety of dictation equipment on the market and it's | | | | Transcription equipment is used to convert messages |
| important to choose the correct one for your needs. | | | | that have been dictated to written documents. You |
| There are two main situations for dictation. The first | | | | should purchase equipment that lets the transcriber |
| is when note taking is too time consuming or difficult, | | | | modify both the speed and volume of the dictation, |
| such as when one is traveling. In these situations a | | | | as well as rewinding and forwarding. |
| recorder can easily record a necessary conversation. | | | | The best machines have foot controls so the |
| The second situation is to shift the burden of typing | | | | transcriber doesn't have to stop typing to backup or |
| from highly paid executives and professionals to | | | | adjust the tape. Also look for units where the |
| lower salaried employees. Executives and | | | | buttons are placed so that the record button can't |
| professionals such as doctors dictate. Transcribers | | | | accidentally be turned on; thereby erasing a dictated |
| then transcribe the work to document form. | | | | message. |
| There are two types of Dictaphone equipment | | | | Dictation equipment can range in price from under |
| available - analog and digital. Analog is the older | | | | $80 to over $100,000. Yes that's correct! Low end |
| technology and it's pretty straightforward. You can | | | | units can be purchased online at many sites that |
| choose from either desk units or pocket recorders | | | | offer office equipment and, of course, you can also |
| which have a built in microphone. Micro-cassettes are | | | | find them at local retail outlets. |
| the standard recording device. | | | | Most users will be looking for a fairly basic Dictaphone |
| One very important feature to have is indexing. This | | | | but larger systems, like those $100,000 systems, are |
| lets the user add a tone at the start and end of a | | | | going to need support and installation. They will need |
| dictated message, which makes it easier for the | | | | to be purchased through specialized firms that can |
| transcriber to find the beginning and end of a | | | | provide these services. |
| document. | | | | Dictation equipment is an important part of many |
| Voice activation is another feature to consider. With | | | | business environments so give it the attention it |
| voice activation, when you speak the recording | | | | deserves. |
| starts automatically. However, the first couple of | | | | |