Recorders (Current)
Cenix VR-P2340
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: CENIX
Model: Cenix VR-P2340
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: 
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: 10/06 - Version 9
USB interface, 64MB built-in flash memory renders about 10hours of recording time in HQ mode.
Requires HQ recording mode.
Supports external headset ( 
)
Recommend Dragon certified noise canceling headset for noisier environmnets
Device generates significant "handling noise".
Recommend to avoid rubbing/tapping against the device and to minimize positioning/holding adjustments.
Dictaphone Walkabout 5210
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Dictaphone (Phone: 888-483-6266)
Model: Dictaphone Walkabout 5210
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Version 9 - 6/06
USB interface
Requires Walkabout Transfer software to download and convert recordings (bundled with the Walkabout 5210)
Set to dictation mode
Allows "direct" connection to the PC - Live mike, pass thru capability via stereo cable connected to the earphone jack on the recorder and the mike jack on the PC(no recording is made in that configuration, the audio is directly passed thru to the PC)
Connection of external microphones (DNS certified headsets) is not recommended
Dictaphone Walkabout 5215
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Dictaphone (Phone: 888-483-6266)
Model: Dictaphone Walkabout 5210
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Version 9 - 6/06
USB interface
Requires Walkabout Transfer software to download and convert recordings (bundled with the Walkabout 5210)
Set to dictation mode
Allows "direct" connection to the PC - Live mike, pass thru capability via stereo cable connected to the earphone jack on the recorder and the mike jack on the PC(no recording is made in that configuration, the audio is directly passed thru to the PC)
Connection of external microphones (DNS certified headsets) is not recommended.
Digital Pocket Memo 9220
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Philips (Phone: 800-567-4617)
Model: Digital Pocket Memo 9220
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date Tested: Version 9 - 6/06
Built-in memory (32MB): 5 hrs recording time
with quality set to SP (standard play)
Set microphone sensitivity to either LO (low) or Med (Medium).
USB interface.
Digital Pocket Memo 9400/9400i
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Philips (Phone: 800-567-4617)
Model: Digital Pocket Memo 9400/9400i
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Version 9 - 6/06
Smart Media Card: 64 MB card provides 10 hours of recording time.
Set quality to SP (standard play) and sensitivity to either LO (low) or MED (medium).
USB interface, docking station/cradle
4 position slider switch
Philips Speech Exec ProDictate 4.1
Advanced workflow functions incl. programmable buttons and automatic database information upload capability.
Requires a 2.5 to 3.5mm adapter to connect a certified external headset microphone.
Digital Pocket Memo DPM 9360
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Philips (Phone: 800-567-4617)
Model: Digital Pocket Memo DPM 9360
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Version 9 - 6/06
Smart Multi Media Card: 64 MB card provides 10 hours of recording time.
Set quality to SP (standard play) and sensitivity to either LO (low) or MED (medium).
USB interface
4 position slider switch
Philips Speech Exec Dictate 4.1
Requires a 2.5 to 3.5mm adapter to connect a certified external headset microphone.
Digital Pocket Memo DPM 9450
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Philips (Phone: 800-567-4617)
Model: Digital Pocket Memo DPM 9450
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Vesrion 9 - 6/06
Smart Media Card: 64 MB card provides 10 hours of recording time.
Set quality to SP (standard play) and sensitivity to either LO (low) or MED (medium).
USB interface, docking station/cradle
4 position slider switch
Philips Speech Exec ProDictate 4.1
advanced workflow functions incl. programmable buttons and automatic database information upload capability.
Requires a 2.5 to 3.5mm adapter to connect a certified external headset microphone.
Digta 4010
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Grundig
Model: Digta 4010
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Version 9 - 6/06
Dictaphone bundle recorder
Direct "live" mike capability via cable from spk out to mike in.
Operate at 2 to 4 inches distance.
Use dictation setting
In noisy environments use external headset.
Digta 4015
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Grundig
Model: Digta 4015
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date Tested: Version 9 - 6/06
USB interface, Steno.trans editor software
Over 5 and a half hours of recording time.
Connecting an external headset is not recommended for optimal performance.
Digta 410/415
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Grundig
Model: Digta 410/415
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Vesrion 9 - 6/06
USB interface
DSS file format
Digta Professional Software
Set sensitivity to: LO
Allows the recorder to be used as a "live mike" when connected to the PC via USB. Ignore error message that the volume cannot be controlled.
Supports the connection of external noise canceling headset - 
DM Series DM-10/DM-20
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Olympus (Phone: 800-622-6372)
Model: DM Series DM-10/DM-20
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date Tested: Version 9 - 6/06
DM10: 64MB
DM20: 128MB
Digital Voice Recorder and MP3/WMA audio player
Excellent performance with HQ recording quality. Dragon Score of (.wma format)
Performance with SP recording quality: 
USB interface.
DS-2
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Olympus (Phone: 800-622-6372)
Model: DS-2
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Version 9 - 6/06
Digital Recorder with USB interface
Olympus DSS Player Plus
More than 4 hours recording time at the highest recording quality setting
Works only with Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8 or later.
Integration of DSS Player software in Version 8.
Note:
Upgrade required for support in Version 9 -
Requires DSS Player Plus Version 6 upgrade to Version 6.3.2.
Should be available on the olympus download site shortly
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/software_results.asp?id=1179&os=w
Recommended settings:
Recording Quality - HQ
Microphone sensitivity - dictation
HQ records in wma format.
Not recommended to connect an external microphone (headset) - may cause clipping.
DS-2300
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Olympus (Phone: 800-622-6372)
Model: DS-2300
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Version 9 - 8/06
Digital recorder with xD memory card
USB interface
DSS Player Plus Version 6 software (tested with V. 6.3.2.)
Recommended recording settings:
Mic sensitivity: dictation
Recording quality: SP mode
Connecting an external certified noise cancelling headset significantly improves performance (4 Dragons).
This configuration is recommended for high noise environments
Integration of DSS Player software in Version 8.
Integration of DSS Player software in Version 9 requires DSS Player Plus Version 6 software - Version 6.3.2. or later - updates available at:
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_downloads.asp?id=22
DS-3300
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Olympus (Phone: 800-622-6372)
Model: DS-3300
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Version 9 - 8/06
Digital recorder with xD memory card
USB interface
Programmable buttons, cradle/docking station
Direct dictation capability via USB
DSS Player Pro Version 4 software (tested with V. 4.8.5)
Recommended recording settings:
Mic sensitivity: dictation
Recording quality: SP mode
Connecting an external certified noise cancelling headset significantly improves performance (4 Dragons).
This configuration is recommended for high noise environments
Integration of DSS Player software in Version 8.
Integration of DSS Player software in Version 9 requires DSS Player Pro Version 4 software - Version 4.8.5 or later - updates available at:
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_downloads.asp?id=22
DS3000
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Olympus (Phone: 800-622-6372)
Model: DS3000
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: None
Compatibility Category: Nuance Authorized
Summary: Date tested: 07/04
Digital Recorder with smart memory card
To achieve acceptable performance results - the device has to be held very close to the mouth (less than 3 inches distance).
Connecting an external headset microphone does not improve performance.
Set to dictation and select SP recording quality
Integration of DSS Player software in Version 8.
Note:
Upgrade required for support in Version 9 -
Requires DSS Player Version 4 upgrade to Version 4.8.5.
Should be available on the olympus download site shortly
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_downloads.asp?id=22
DS4000
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Olympus (Phone: 800-622-6372)
Model: DS4000
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Version 9 - 6/06
Digital recorder with xD memory card
Dictation slider to play/stop/pause/record
Use dictation setting and SP quality setting
Dss Player Pro Version 4 (tested with V. 4.4)software
programmable buttons, cradle/docking station
Connecting an external certified noise cancelling headset significantly improves performance (5 Dragons). This configuration is recommended for high noise environments
Integration of DSS Player software in Version 8.
Note:
Upgrade required for support in Version 9 -
Requires DSS Player Version 4 upgrade to Version 4.8.5.
Should be available on the olympus download site shortly
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_downloads.asp?id=22
ICD SX-Series
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Phone: 800-222-7669)
Model: ICD SX-Series
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date Tested: Vesrion 9 - 6/06
Model Tested: SX30
SX35
Models: SX20 - 32MB built in memory
SX30 - 64MB built-in memory
SX25 - 32MB built in memory
SX35 - 64MB built-in memory
USB interface
Configuration/Setting to achieve performance:
Quality: ST or SP (SP more than doubles recording length)
Sensitivity: Low
Directionality: ON in SP mode
Turning off the directionality reverts to 4 Dragons in SP mode
Not recommended to use LP quality recording mode or the HI sensitivity setting in any recording mode.
Allows connection of external headset to disable built-in microphone. Recommended in high noise environments.
Dragon Score with high quality external headset: 
Sony DVE Digital Voice Editor integration in DNS Version 9.
Device will appear in the dictation source menu as "Sony ICD- Recorder".
ICD-BM1
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Phone: 800-222-7669)
Model: ICD-BM1
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date Tested: Version 9 - 6/06
Memory Stick digital recorder
USB interface
Sony Digital Voice Editor V. 4.2
ST recording quality:
SP recording quality:
Recommend to set the sensitivity to LO
Can connect external Dragon microphone
Will be available shortly
Sony DVE Digital Voice Editor integration in DNS Version 9.
Device will appear in the dictation source menu as "Sony ICD- Recorder".
ICD-CX50
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Phone: 800-222-7669)
Model: ICD-CX50
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date Tested: Vesrion 9 - 6/06
Digital Recorder with built-in camera (1.2 Megapixel)
USB interface
Built-in 256MB Flash memory
1.2" color LCD
Sony Visual Voice Editor software
Recommended recording quality either ST or SP.
Allows connection of an external headset
Sony VVE Visual Voice Editor 1.0 integration in DNS Version 9.
Device will appear in the dictation source menu as "Sony ICD-CX".
Sony Visual Voice Editor (VVE) and Sony Digital Voice Editor (DVE) co-exist
ICD-MX20
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Phone: 800-222-7669)
Model: ICD-MX20
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Vesrion 9 - 6/06
Digital recorder with built-in memory AND memory stick Duo card slot.
USB interface
Sony Voice Editor DVE 2.30 or higher
For optimal performance please use ST recording quality, set the sensitivity to LO and set the directionality switch to ON
provides excellent performance in noisy environments with a Dragon certified external headset
Sony DVE Digital Voice Editor integration in DNS Version 9.
Device will appear in the dictation source menu as "Sony ICD- Recorder".
ICD-P320
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Phone: 800-222-7669)
Model: ICD-P320
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: None
Compatibility Category: Nuance Authorized
Summary: Date tested: 11/05
digital recorder with built-in memory
USB interface
Requires to be positioned at no more than 2 inches distance from the mouth to achieve quality performance.
Recommended configuration:
recording quality: HQ
microphone sensitivity: LO
Connection of an external headset microphone is supported and improves performance
Sony DVE Digital Voice Editor integration in DNS Version 9.
Device will appear in the dictation source menu as "Sony ICD- Recorder".
ICD-P330F
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Phone: 800-222-7669)
Model: ICD-P330F
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale
Dragon Score: None
Compatibility Category: Nuance Authorized
Summary: Date tested: 05/05
digital recorder with built-in memory
USB interface, FM radio
Requires to be positioned at no more than 2 inches distance from the mouth to achieve quality performance.
Recommended configuration:
recording quality: HQ
microphone sensitivity: LO
Connection of an external headset microphone is supported and improves performance.
Sony DVE Digital Voice Editor integration in DNS Version 9.
Device will appear in the dictation source menu as "Sony ICD- Recorder".
ICD-ST20/ST25
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Phone: 800-222-7669)
Model: ICD-ST20/ST25
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date Tested: 04/04
USB interface - 32MB built-in memory
Configuration/Setting to achieve performance:
Quality: ST or SP (SP more than doubles recording length)
Directionality: ON
Sensitivity: Low
Turning off the directionality reverts to 4 Dragons in ST mode and 3 Dragons in SP recording mode
Not recommended to use LP quality recording mode or the HI sensitivity setting in any recording mode.
Allows connection of external headset to disable built-in microphone. Recommended in high noise environments.
Dragon Score with high quality external headset:
Sony DVE Digital Voice Editor integration in DNS Version 9.
Device will appear in the dictation source menu as "Sony ICD- Recorder".
ICD-SX46
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Phone: 800-222-7669)
Model: ICD-SX46
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Vesrion 9 - 6/06
Digital recorder, 128MB built-in flash memory, USB interface, MP3 audio player
Sony Digital Voice Editor DVE 2.4
Settings for optimal performance:
recording quality: ST
directionality: ON
sensitivity: LO
DNS supported recording formats:
ST -
SP -
STLP -
LP - not supported
Recommend to connect a Nuance certified external headset in noisier environments.
Sony DVE Digital Voice Editor integration in DNS Version 9.
Device will appear in the dictation source menu as "Sony ICD- Recorder".
Voice Tracer 7650-7670 (7630U)
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Philips (Phone: 800-567-4617)
Model: Voice Tracer 7650-7670 (7630U)
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date Tested: Vesrion 9 - 6/06
USB interface
Recommended configuration:
Recording quality: HQ
Sensitivity: either HI or LO
Not recommended for connection to an external headset.
DNS bundle model: 7630-U
Note: The 7630 does not provide a PC connection (USB interface) - the models 7650, 7670 and 7630-U do.
Voice Tracer 7680-7780-7880
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Philips (Phone: 800-567-4617)
Model: Voice Tracer 7680-7780-7880
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Vesrion 9 - 6/06
Digital Recorder, USB Interface, MP3/WMA player
Philips speech processing Voice Tracer Version 2.5
Model 7680: 64MB
Model 7780: 128MB
Model 7880: 128MB + FM Radio
Recording formats:
SP: Voice Tracer 2.5 allows conversion to wav to import to DNS
SHQ/HQ: MP3 format - requires 3rd party software (freeware/shareware) to convert to wav - Voice Tracer software does not convert MP3 format to wav.
Recommended configuration:
Recording quality: SP
Sensitivity: LO
Allows the connection of a certified external headset microphone. Recommended in noisier environments.
WS-100/200S
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Olympus (Phone: 800-622-6372)
Model: WS-100/200S
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Version 9 - 6/06
Digital Voice Editor
USB interface - device directly plugs into the USB port (no cable necessary).
WMA file format.
No Voice editor software needed.
Optimal configuration:
HQ recording qaulity
DNS supported recording formats: HQ, SP
Set sensitivity to: LO
Supports the connection of external noise canceling headset.
WS-320/310/300M
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Olympus (Phone: 800-622-6372)
Model: WS-320/310/300M
Device Category: Recorders (current)
Accuracy Scale
Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: Version 9 - 6/06
Digital Voice Editor with WMA/MP3 music player
built-in stereo microphone
USB interface - device directly plugs into the USB port (no cable necessary)
WMA file format
No Voice editor software needed
Set to Voice Function (not music)
Optimal configuration:
SHQ or HQ recording quality
DNS supported recording formats: SHQ, HQ, SP
Set sensitivity to: LO
Supports the connection of external noise canceling headset.
