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Digital Voice Recorder Technical Center -- Articles, explanation of terminology & other resources! Get the latest tips complete with "How To" Guides for Olympus, Sony, Philips, & more.   

Recorders.com has put together an easy to follow step by step guide for setting up a speech profile for your Sony and/or Olympus Digital Recorder.

Have Questions about the DS4000, we have answers. Take a look at our Olympus DS-4000 FAQ for information on removable media, record time, "How To" tips and more.  

Each year Nuance tests hardware devices to measure performance with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Take a look at the latest Digital Voice Recorder Compatibility Report.

The DSS format can make long recordings with small file sizes because it is a highly compressed file format. Preview Olympus Specification Chart for Recording Length Per 1MB file.

Guidelines for Success, using a digital recorder with Dragon NaturallySpeaking.

A look at how Sony, Olympus, and Philips digital voice recorders work with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, a popular speech recognition program. 

An overview of software programs that transcribe recorded dictations.

The Sampling Rate and Sample size are two variables that can have a significant affect on the clarity/quality of recorded audio. The article gives easy to understand definitions for both terms.

If you are considering throwing out those old cassette tapes and are looking for a better alternative, take a look at our Digital benefits guide.
Key new product for the professional dictation market, the Olympus DS-4000 is an important upgrade. We have compiled a feature comparison to review the DS product line-up.