Choosing a digital voice recorder that fits your needs can be a little bit challenging. Prices on Digital Voice Recorders can range anywhere from to 0. Some users just need to record memos while others will use a recorder for professional dictation and transcription. To help you make a better decision we have compared the differences between consumer models and professional models.
Professional Digital Voice Recorders
1) Professional recorders are all able to connect to a PC. Files are usually downloaded through a USB cable, docking station, or a card reader.
2) Professional Digital Recorders allow you insert audio into an existing file. Professional recorders enable you to assign an author ID and work type to an audio recording.
3) These models usually use some form of removable media such as an SD card or a memory stick, this allows for greater storage. This provides more convenience for a professional user because users can send the memory card to a transcriptionist instead of turning over the whole recorder.
4) Professional recorders generally have additional recording modes such as HQ and Stereo modes which provide better recording quality.
5) Many professional recorders are compatible with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. You are able to connect the recorder to the PC software and when you press play it will type out what has been dictated into recorder.
Consumer Digital Voice Recorders
1) Some but not all consumer recorders are able to connect to a PC.
2) Consumer recorders generally don't have many of the additional features such as author ID and write protection.
3) These recorders generally have built in memory that is fixed to certain amount that cannot be expanded.
4) These recorders are generally not compatible Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
When purchasing a digital voice recorder consider the differences between consumer models and professional models. Don't pay too much for features you will not use and get the recorder that the right features for you!
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