Philips Dragon NaturallySpeaking DVR Digital Voice Recorder Edition

New from Philips and Nuance is the Dragon NaturallySpeaking Digital Voice Recorder Edition, a bundle containing a cut down version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 10 and a Philips Digital Voice Tracer 660 digital voice recorder.

The is a very cheap entry into the voice recognition world and well worth a look, especially if you are someone who is used to recording dictation into a voice recorder for a secretary or transcriptionist to transcribe.

The Dragon software, although using the latest speech recognition technology on the Dragon voice recognition engine, is a cut down version in terms of features when compared to the basic Standard Edition or the more advanced Preferred Edition. Both of which come with a headset and mic and allow you to dictate directly to your PC. With the Voice Recorder Edition only dictation recorded on a digital voice recorder can be transcribed.

For the full review of Dragon NaturallySpeaking DVR Edition please visit our main blog site: http://idictate.com.au

Review: Express Scribe Compatible Philips USB Foot Control - 2310 - 2320

For years now transcriptionists around the world have been using Express Scribe, the free software from NCH Swift Sound. Able to take just about any audio format you throw at it (on Windows) Scribe is the software of choice for many transcription typists.

For those who come from an analogue transcription typing background or those who spend hours transcription typing they will prefer to use Scribe with a transcription foot control. Connected via USB the foot pedal allows the typist to control the audio playback via pedals on the foot control.

Some of the best USB foot controls which are Express Scribe compatible are the 2310 and 2320 from Philips Dictation. With no software required, these plug and play foot controls can be connected and working with Express Scribe in under a minute.

With a great ergonomic look and feel the Philips pedals do come in a little higher in price than the cheaper two pedal USB foot controls like the VEC. But you get what you pay for and with a big name in the digital dictation and transcription world like Philips Dictation you know that it will be a pedal you can use day in and day out for years to come.

Philips Dictation Australia Price Rise For The Popular DVT Digiital Voice Tracers

We have heard that a price rise is on the way for the Philips range Digital Voice Tracers (DVT). It will be effective from 1st June, 2009.

Philips blames the increase on the state of the Australian dollar against the Euro, the dictation arm of Philips is run out of Vienna. To be fair, they have held off as long as they could, Olympus jumped back in February with an across the board price rise.

On average the DVTs will go up by around 25% on their current pricing. Even with the increase these voice recorders are still excellent value. The are rich in features (and a couple of gimicks), easy to use, look great and record very well.

How To: Update The Philips Digital Voice Tracer DVT Firmware

The latest digital voice tracer notetakers from Philips (DVT models 600, 620, 660, 860 & 880) can be updated via a firmware download on the Philips Dictation website. The firmware updates will address bug fixes and may in the future provide additional functionality to the recorders.

The firmware update is relatively simple on either Windows or Mac.

Review of the Philips 880 Digital Voice Tracer

Philips Australia have recently re-vamped their Digital Voice Tracer range of cheap digital note takers. The top of the line DVT is the 880 which boasts PCM recording to .wav files and high quality recording to MP3. With a wealth of goodies in the box and a lean Australian price tag we take a look as this new recorder from Philips in our review.

Philips Introduce LFH9162 In Ear Telephone Pickup Mic

Philips Dictation Australia today announced the launch of a new telephone pickup microphone called the LFH9162. Similar to the Olympus TP-7 this clever mic fits in your ear and is held in place by the telephone you are talking on, recording to your digital voice recorder your phone conversation.

I have long been a fan of this style of telephone recording mic as it can be used with either the office phone or your mobile if you are out of the office.

The LFH9162 simply plugs into the mic socket of any compatible Philips digital voice recorder. Available in Australia any day now the expected price of the LFH9162 will be around $66 incl. GST.

In the box along with your pickup mic you will get a 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter plug, spare ear cushion and a carrying pouch.

For the techs out there here are the tech specs:

• Type: Electret condenser microphone
• Directionality: non-directional
• Frequency response: 50-20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: -34 dB at 1 kHz
• Output impedance: 2.2KΩ
• Power supply: Plug-in-power system (1.5V – 10V)
• Cord length: 1.0 m
• Output plug type: 3.5 mm monaural mini plug
• Weight: 16 g
• Color: Black / Silver

Introducing the Philips Digital Pocket Memo 9600

Well what a nice recorder this is. Described as "Pure Perfection" on the Philips Australia website the Philips Digital Pocket Memo 9600 certainly comes close to that claim.



Here are some of its good points
- File encryption
- It looks good - that is probably why it has won a design award
- Uses rechargeable batteries
- Comes with USB Docking station and battery charger
- Features removable SD memory card expandable upto 2Gb
- Records upto 21 hours with the supplied 128Mb SD card on SP mode
- Records upto 349 hours with an optional 2Gb SD card on SP mode
- Large display
- Audio stored in DSS (Digital Speech Standard)

This is a great quality recorder and compares well with the top of the range DS-4000 from Olympus. Now available at our online store Dictate Australia with free courier delivery Australia wide.

Reviews:
"Great sound recording, Host of features, Voice activation quite cool"
GoodGearGuide.com.au

Dictate Australia - Philips Digital Voice Recorders Now In Stock

We are pleased to announce that this week we have joined with Philips Australia to bring you more choice of digital voice recorders on our online store - www.dictate.com.au

We can now boast products from two of the best digital voice recorder manufacturers, well known and trusted household names, Olympus and Philips.

Philips have a great range of voice recorders, dictation systems and transcription kits all of which can be viewed online. Their Digital Voice Tracer range is a great addition to the budget range and the pro range of recorders is now complimented by the stunning 9600 model.

Over the coming weeks we will be adding the full range of Philips dictation and transcription equipment aswell as their accessories.