Kit includes DSS Player software, footpedal, and stereo headset
Included software helps convert DSS files to waveform (.wav) and other formats
Footpedal controls file playback
Stereo headset connects directly to the computer soundcard
Editorial Review:
The AS-2300 kit is ideal for transcription of digitally recorded documents. The AS-2300 includes: DSS Player software CD-ROM with support for the RS-25 footpedal. For Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000 Professional/XP Professional or Home Edition/NT Workstation 4.0 SP4 or newer and Apple Macintosh OS 9.0 or newer systems with USB port; RS-25 Footpedal; and E-102 stereo headset.DSS Player software is used to download DSS files from your Olympus DS or DM series digital recorder. The RS-25 Footpedal will control playback of the file. The stereo headset connects to your computer's soundcard to privately listen to the playback of the files rather than through speakers that could disturb others.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.
The Olympus AC-2300 PC Transcription Kit is ideal for transcription of digitally recorded documents. The kit includes DSS Player software, the RS-25 foot pedal, and the E-102 stereo headset. The DSS Player software is used to download DSS files from your Olympus DS or DM series digital recorder.
DSS is an abbreviation for "Digital Speech Standard." It is a standard for digital voice recording set by Olympus and other manufacturers. The standard has been widely adopted and establishes ground rules for compression format of data, file formats, and the storage of media in digital speech recorders. Digital voice recorders manufactured by Olympus save voice recordings in DSS format (.dss file extension) and can be converted to waveform files (.wav) and other formats with the included software. Once converted, recordings can be included on web sites, CD-ROMs, or even as email attachments.
This RS-25 foot pedal controls the playback of a file -- control playback, fast-forward and rewind without taking your fingers off of the keyboard. The E-102 is a headband-type headset that connects to your computer's sound card to privately listen to files rather than through speakers. This kit is an excellent all-in-one transcriber's dream that works great with Olympus and other manufacturers' digital recorders.
What's in the Box DSS Player software, RS-25 foot pedal, and E-102 stereo headset.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Good product but need more help from their technicians.:
This initially installed correctly but then froze my PC. When I restarted, the transcription software failed and showed a dialogue box in Chinese! I called the help phone# twice and was twice told to uninstall and reinstall. It will not uninstall and I am unable to use it in my PC. It also seems to have frozen some aspects of my PC such as system restore. I was told I would receive a call back on the next business day but have never received a call. Meanwhile I installed it on my son's laptop and it works... more info
Works fine but skimpy manual:
Not bad at all. Nice solid construction, works like it should. Setup is simple, but a more detailed manual would not hurt. One snag in setup process was that you need to use the DSS Player serial number supplied in the box for the pedal to work - software itself is identical to what you probably already have installed, but you'll need to uninstall and then reinstall using new serial number. Very annoying, and documented nowhere. Also, just to keep you on our toes, the right pedal is rewind, and... more info
Worst transcription pedal ever:
While I love my Olympus digital recorder, and this is the only food pedal I could find that works with its software, this pedal is just horribly designed. First, the main center part of the pedal for "play" is not big enough--it is barely as wide as my (mens' size 6) shoe--so every time you lift your foot to hit rewind, if you don't put it back RIGHT on the center, you will hit rewind or FF again by mistake. BIG PROBLEM--this is the very core of what the pedal is for! I find I have to keep scooting... more info
doesn't / hard to work with all Olympus recorders:
I bought this for a research team, and the first person to try it out (not me) has had a lot of difficulties getting it to work with the software for the Olympus DS-30 recorder used to download audio files. After consulting with our a/v tech, it seems as if it's not going to work, which is frustrating as the recorder and kit are both made by Olympus. I should note that I haven't experienced this firsthand, but the research assistant working on it is a diligent and competent person.
