Dictation equipment is a method to record ideas rather than writing them down. It is also used in business as it allows for quick and accurate recording of information. In addition, it is used when writing isnt practical such as in medical services. There is a variety of dictation equipment on the market and its important to choose the correct one for your needs.
There are two main situations for dictation. The first is when note taking is too time consuming or difficult, such as when one is traveling. In these situations a recorder can easily record a necessary conversation.
The second situation is to shift the burden of typing from highly paid executives and professionals to lower salaried employees. Executives and professionals such as doctors dictate. Transcribers then transcribe the work to document form.
There are two types of Dictaphone equipment available analog and digital. Analog is the older technology and its pretty straightforward. You can choose from either desk units or pocket recorders which have a built in microphone. Micro-cassettes are the standard recording device.
One very important feature to have is indexing. This lets the...