The Olympus DS 4000 is available for $699.00. The evolution of technology led to the replacement of tape cassettes with digital methods of dictation. Magnetic tapes were replaced by microchips as the digital voice-recorders became universal. They are far more useful than tape cassettes, as they allow the audio files to be converted to text once plugged in to a computer. Over the years the digital methods of dictation have evolved themselves therefore the price range of these products differs accordingly.
The Olympus DS 4000 digital recorder makes it possible to customize the settings according to ones needs or preferences. You can manipulate the settings using Work Types or User ID’s to suit different environments and still get the best audio output. It has a pocket-sized frame made entirely of metal that is sleek and economical. It measures only 2.8 by 1.6 by 0.8 inches and weighs slightly less than three pounds making it easily portable. It also features a slide-switch mode that enhances performance. It supports removable media storage with a high quality output in DSS format. Aside from the high quality of output, removable media storage allows unlimited audio recordings. It supports a 32 Megabit memory card that can record over five hours of audio files in the short playback mode, while the long playback mode can record up to 11 hours worth of audio files.
The advanced DSS software supports automatic backup of audio files and contains many editing functions such as overwriting, amending and deletion of files. The Olympus DS 4000 can support seven different folders with a capacity of 199 files each. It also promotes recording in hands-free mode and three different language displays. The DS 4000 Olympus includes both a microphone and earphone jack and can be used for direct recordings to the PC.
The Olympus DS 4000 digital voice recorder can support Alkaline and Ni-MH batteries with 15 hours of recording and 10 hours of playback. It also supports both LCD and LED and uses a USB interface for direct dictation to the PC. Furthermore it comes with a dual action cradle that transfers data to your PC and can also be used for recharging batteries. Overall it has good performance that supports both transcription and dictation and it also includes a vast variety of operations dedicated specifically to these tasks. Therefore it is reasonable to say that though it does come for a hefty sum, its features and benefits are definitely worth the money spent.
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