The Digital Dictaphone Systems – The New Wave In Dictations
If you frequently dictate documents to be transcribed, you should consider a digital Dictaphone. Digital Dictaphones are becoming quite popular, and are often much less expensive than bulky transcription equipment that is the norm for most folks – and is thought of as the wave of the future as more and more people are ridding themselves of the cumbersome cassette or CD Dictaphone systems.
No More Cassettes and CDs
With a digital Dictaphone, your voice is recorded digitally; much like you record a digital message on your answering machine, and then the file can be uploaded to your computer for transcribing or for reference. Unlike bulky cassette tapes that take up space, the files on a digital Dictaphone will take up very little room on your hard drive – and when you no longer have a need for them they can be deleted. Cassette tapes and CDs can be used over and over again – but that degrades the voice quality and they cannot be used an infinite number of time. With a digital Dictaphone, you do not need to worry about rewinding a tape to record over something; you’ll simply hit a button to go back to the spot you want to reword. And you need not worry about a digital file being compromised or lost – because unlike cassette and CDs, you can back up your files on your computer to keep a copy in that event.
Features to Consider When Purchasing a Digital Dictaphone
In addition to making the wise decision to purchase a digital Dictaphone, you should also consider the following features:
Voice activated. Choose a Dictaphone that is voice activated and you will be able to dictate even when your hands are full.
Alarm. A reminder alarm is very useful when dictating – as you can easily lose track of time.
Clip. A tie-clip microphone allows for you to use your digital Dictaphone while doing other things.
Rechargeable. Look for a digital Dictaphone that is either rechargeable with a wall unit charger or USB charger, or use rechargeable batteries.
Microphone jack. If your Dictaphone has a microphone jack, then you will be able to use it to record music directly from various sources.
Speakers. A good quality speak system in the unit allows for more pleasant playback.
Foot control. If possible, a foot control is often the easiest way to dictate, so look for a digital Dictaphone that has a foot control.