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2010/01/05

Using a Dictation Machine By Jennifer Waller

Turning an audio piece into written or typed words can be a lengthy process. There are many rules that individuals have to follow to ensure that the audio that they are transcribing is accurate. For this reason, it is important to have a reliable method of retrieving audio information and converting it to a written form. Dictation machines have been used for years to help people just this. These machines allow the user to have a tremendous amount of control over the transcription process in order to ensure that the audio is interpreted correctly.
Using a dictation machine takes some getting use to, but once familiarity in gained the benefits of this machine are quite obvious. The use of this machine requires the coordination of the hands, feet and ears and this coordination will take time if you are a beginner to using a dictation machine. To begin using a dictation machine you should make sure that you have all components necessary to successfully operate the dictation machine. You will need a set of headphones so that you can listen to the audio closely. You will also need a foot pedal. Make sure that your foot pedal is properly set up so that it works in conjunction with the rest of the machine. Finally, you will need the cassette tape that contains the audio that should be transcribed.

The operation of the machine can vary depending on your level of expertise. In general, the goal is to operate the machine with use of the foot pedal so that the hands are free to type that audio from the cassette tape. You should familiarize yourself with the foot pedal controls to understand which movements will control which aspect of the machine. The pedal will allow you to either go forward or rewind the tape. On some foot pedals there is even a button that allows the user to adjust the speed of the audio which can be very convenient.

To begin transcribing make sure that the cassette is in the deck of the dictation machine. Place your headphones on and adjust the volume so that you will be able to hear the audio clearly. Position the foot pedal beneath you so that it is easy to reach. Press the play button on the machine and the audio will begin. Once the audio starts you should begin typing or writing what you hear. If at any point you need to rewind or fast forward the audio then you can use the foot pedal to do so. After many times working with the machine, the operation of the machine will become simpler.

Using a machine for dictation has many benefits. It allows a person to take a piece of audio and make a transcript that can be used as a reference. The process of transcription requires gaining familiarity with the equipment used. Once this familiarity is gained most people find that the machines offer a lot of control in accurately processing audio data. These machines are so reliable and efficient that they are readily used by within different professions to convert audio data into a typed format.


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