Recorders (Legacy)
D1000 digital recorder
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Olympus (Phone: 800-622-6372)
Model: D1000 digital recorder
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: Not Available
Compatibility Category: Nuance Authorized
Summary: Performance degradation in noisier environments and if utilized other than recommended.
Requires the purchase and installation of hardware other than the recorder.
Date tested: 10/98
Digital recorder in conjunction with Dragon NaturallySpeaking V3.0 or later
requires either the laptop-PC kit or the desktop-PC kit from Olympus.
We recommend the purchase of a 4MB miniature card (2MB card is standard).
Requires installation of Olympus' dss player software (included in kits) and conversion of dss files to wav file format before transcription can take place.
Ensure RecTime is set to STND and SCVA is set to OFF and that the menu option DICT is set to Dictation on the recorder.
Digital Pocket Memo 9250
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Philips (Phone: 800-567-4617)
Model: Digital Pocket Memo 9250
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: 
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: 08/03
Smart Media Card: 16MB card provides 150 minutes of recording time.
Set quality level to SP and sensitivity to either LO (low) or MED (medium).
USB interface
Digital Pocket Memo 9350
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Philips (Phone: 800-567-4617)
Model: Digital Pocket Memo 9350
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: 08/03
Smart Media Card: 16MB card provides 150 minutes of recording time.
Set quality to SP (standard play) and microphone sensitivity to either LO (low) or MED (medium).
USB interface
4-position slider
Digta 3010
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Grundig
Model: Digta 3010
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: 
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: 12/03
USB interface
Requires steno.trans software to download and convert recordings (bundled with the Digta 3010).
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.
Dragon NaturallyMobile Recorder
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: VXI Corporation (Phone: 800-742-8588)
Model: Dragon NaturallyMobile Recorder
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: Not Available
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: 10/98
Digital recorder
40 minutes of recording time
DS-150
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Olympus (Phone: 800-622-6372)
Model: DS-150
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: Not Available
Compatibility Category: Nuance Authorized
Summary: Performance degradation in noisier environments and if utilized other than recommended
Date tested: 6/99
L&H Authorized with the built-in microphone at 2 inches distance
Fully certified with the Olympus ME12 external noise cancelling "lollipop" microhone
Requires DSS Player software from Olympus
DS-330
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Olympus (Phone: 800-622-6372)
Model: DS-330
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: 02/03
"Live" dictation capability via USB cable
DSS Player software has integration with ViaVoice speech recognition software.
Operation between 2 and 6 inches distance from the mouth.
Use dictation and SP (standard play) quality settings.
Allows operation in noisier environments and allows connection of an external headset
Integration of DSS Player software in Version 8.
Integration not supported in Version 9 - device "Olympus DS-330/660/3000/4000" will not be listed in the dictation source menu.
ICD - S1
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Phone: 800-222-7669)
Model: ICD - S1
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: Not Available
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: 12/02
Available in Japan only.
Operate between 2 to 4 inches from mouth.
Use quality SP (standard play) and sensitivity setting LO (low).
No jack for external microphone hook-up.
Do not use in noisy environmnents.
ICD P110/P210/P30
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Phone: 800-222-7669)
Model: ICD P110/P210/P30
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: None
Compatibility Category: Nuance Authorized
Summary: Date tested: 11/04
digital recorder with built-in memory
P110: 32MB
P210: 64MB
P30: Japanese model - sold in Japan only.
USB interface
Requires to be positioned no more than 2 inches from the mouth.
Select HQ recording mode and set the microphone sensitivity switch on the back of the recorder to low.
Connection of an external headset microphone is supported and improves performance.
ICD-BP120
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Phone: 800-222-7669)
Model: ICD-BP120
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: Not Available
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary:
ICD-MS515 - MS525
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Phone: 800-222-7669)
Model: ICD-MS515 - MS525
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: None
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: 12/02
Operate at 2 to 4 inches distance from the mouth.
Use the highest quality setting and sensitivity setting LO (low).
ICD-R100
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Phone: 800-222-7669)
Model: ICD-R100
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: Not Available
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: 9/99
Digital recorder with PC interface via parallel port.
Built-in microphone.
16MB Flash memory, 1 hour of recording time.
Microphone sensitivity on the back of the recorder needs to be set to "Dictation".
Recording format needs to be set to Standard Play (SP).
Recommend to turn off the VOR function.
Small (1.75/4/0.5) and light (3oz. without batteries).
ICD-R200
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Phone: 800-222-7669)
Model: ICD-R200
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: Not Available
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: 9/99
Digital recorder with PC interface via parallel port
Built-in microphone
32MB Flash memory, 2 hours of recording time
Microphone sensitivity on the back of the recorder needs to be set to "Dictation"
Recording format needs to be set to Standard Play (SP)
Recommend to turn off the VOR function
Small ( 1.75/4/0.5 ) and light ( 3oz. without batteries )
Memory Stick MS1
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Phone: 800-222-7669)
Model: Memory Stick MS1
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: Not Available
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: 4/2000
Memory Stick: 16MB - 1 hr recording
32MB - 2 hr recording
Data transfer:
PC Memory Stick slots
Parrallel port PC-card reader
Memory Stick PCMCIA card adapter
Memory Stick Floppy disk
Memory Stick Voice Editor software
Norcom 2500 Handheld Recorder
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: NORCOM Electronics (Phone: 203-374-1500)
Model: Norcom 2500 Handheld Recorder
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: Not Available
Compatibility Category: Nuance Authorized
Summary: Performance is generally slightly less accurate with built-in microphone
Date tested: 10/97
Playback volume at about 80%, tone set to HI, conference switch OFF
Requires NORCOM SRC-1 switchbox for operation
Can be used in conjunction with the NORCOM 2510SR Transcription System
See NORCOM 2510SR Transcription System under 'Miscellaneous'
RR-US006
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Panasonic (Matsushita Electronic Corporation)
Model: RR-US006
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: 12/02
Available in Japan only.
Built-in mike is not disengaged when plugging in external mike.
Operate between 2 and 4 inches from mouth.
Use quality HQ (high quality) and sensitivity setting LO (low).
Do not use in noisy environments.
RR-US320
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Panasonic (Matsushita Electronic Corporation)
Model: RR-US320
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: Not Available
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary:
RR-US321
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Panasonic (Matsushita Electronic Corporation)
Model: RR-US321
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: Not Available
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary:
RR-US360/380
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Panasonic (Matsushita Electronic Corporation)
Model: RR-US360/380
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale
Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date Tested: 12/02
Do not operate closer or further than 4 in from mouth.
Use HQ quality and sensitivity setting LO.
In noisy environments connect an external headset.
RR-XR320
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Panasonic (Matsushita Electronic Corporation)
Model: RR-XR320
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date Tested: 09/03
Smart Media Card (16MB = 30 minute recording HQ)
Recommended recording quality: HQ
Recommended microphone sensitivity: LO (low)
Card Reader with USB interface.
RR-XR330
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: Panasonic (Matsushita Electronic Corporation)
Model: RR-XR330
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score: Not Available
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary:
SVR-P1790 (SVR-P995/SVR-P1795)
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: CENIX
Model: SVR-P1790 (SVR-P995/SVR-P1795)
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date tested: 01/02
Operate between 2 and 4 inches distance.
Use quality setting HQ (high quality) and sensitivity settings LO or NOR (low or normal).
Reasonable performance of built-in mike in noisier environments.
SVR-S200
Evaluation Report
Manufacturer: SIMS
Model: SVR-S200
Device Category: Recorders (legacy)
Accuracy Scale Dragon Score:
Compatibility Category: Nuance Certified
Summary: Date Tested: 05/03
Tested with: Voice Manager Pro software V.1.0
Tested on: Win XP, 2K
Required Recorder Settings:
Quality: HQ (high quality)
Sensitivity: HI (high)
Note:
USB Device Installation on XP: Driver has not received Windows Logo Certification - but operation was flawless.
