NEW Grundig Digta SonicMic 3 and SonicMic 3 Classic Video Overview

New Olympus foot controls / pedals the RS31H and RS27H

The new RS31H and RS27H foot switches offer users a wealth of versatile options. Both models support the individual assignment of multimedia keys and hot-key combinations. Besides operation together with Olympus Dictation Management Software (ODMS), these foot switches can also be freely used independently to thereby open up a whole new world of deployment potential. For example, these new models can be used to control web browser applications and practically all third-party software, such as video and audio editing programs or gaming software. Their ergonomic design maximizes ease of use: a gentle tap on the respective pedal is all that is required for fast forward, rewind, play or stop. In addition, the devices incorporate an anti-slip base to ensure the foot switch remains secure and stable at all times, preventing it from slipping out from under the foot.

The RS31H foot switch is equipped with four pedals, which can be assigned individually to commands such as fast forward, rewind, play and stop. This leaves the hands free, allowing the user to concentrate entirely on transcription. Meanwhile, the RS27H foot switch features three pedals and, like the RS31H, is designed for long-term use, thanks to its high-quality finish.

Key Benefits

Foot Switch (RS27H/31H)
Application Usage
• Use with any web or standalone application that supports hotkey shortcuts.
Integration
• No device integration is needed in order to use the RS27H/28H/31H foot switches.

Virtualization
• No client drivers are require for use over virtual environments.
• Thin client and zero client support via native keyboard redirection.

Foot Switch Configuration Tool
• Light weight
• No installation required
• Simple operation allows ease of use
• Setting template functions (create/edit/delete)
• Custom hotkey combinations and pedal behavior events
• Multimedia Key support

Grundig Business Systems presents its new pushbutton dictation microphone - Digta SonicMic 3

NEW - Digta SonicMic 3

Grundig Business Systems (GBS) has launched new USB dictation microphones with pushbutton controls: the Digta SonicMic 3 and the Digta SonicMic 3 Classic. These devices have been optimized for stationary dictation and speech recognition. The microphones have an interface with the DigtaSoft Voice, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and Dragon Medical 360 I Direct speech recognition applications. Nuance, the leading provider of speech recognition solutions, has already tested both microphones and given them the highest rating – six stars – for recognition precision with Dragon. “This is evidence that our products deliver first-class results in this area,” says GBS Managing Director Roland Hollstein.

He explains that the exceptional speech intelligibility is primarily due to the frequency-optimized positioning of the microphone capsules. “But the specially shaped microphone aperture, which has been optimized for speech recognition, also contributes to the excellent recording quality,” Hollstein continues. The polished button surfaces also prevent touch noise. Both microphones make it unnecessary to learn the most important speech recognition commands because the software is controlled with minimal movements of the thumb.

Digta SonicMic 3 with proven trackpadThe function buttons can be programmed according to the user’s needs with a clearly organized configuration tool. For instance, the speech recognition commands could be activated, or the buttons could be used for hotkeys such as “new dictation”, “open correction window”, or “adopt text from dictation window”. The Digta SonicMic 3 is also equipped with an optical trackpad with which the user can navigate the screen. “This option has proven itself many times over in smartphones, and so we decided to use it as a control element,” Hollstein says. Digta SonicMic 3 users can activate the mouse button with the trigger button on the back side of the microphone or with the left and right mouse buttons next to the trackpad if they choose.

An additional advantage is that the special housing shape of both microphones allows sufficient air circulation for the devices to be held comfortably even during long dictations. Their roughened surfaces make them especially easy to grip, and they lie comfortably in the hand.

About Grundig Business Systems GmbH With more than four million dictations systems sold and over 60 years of experience, Grundig Business Systems GmbH (GBS) is one of the leading manufacturers of professional dictation systems. Together with its partners, GBS provides services around the subject of speech recognition and processing. The solutions and products with the label “Made in Germany” are distinguished by technical innovation and high-quality design. Every day, they help lawyers, doctors, administrators, companies and many others shape their working processes efficiently and cost-effectively.

GBS is one of the top 100 most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany and has repeatedly been awarded the “Top Job” award in recognition of outstanding personnel work.

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Why Digital Dictation?

As technology evolves and businesses expand, organizations are constantly seeking out new ways to improve efficiency, cut costs and still maintain a high quality of work. Dictation has always played a key part in this role, but tape-based recording (analogue) has rapidly become an obsolete format and pioneering manufacturers such as Olympus have had to develop smarter, more flexible products that can cater for digital media and the various methods of transferring content to users around the world. The solution to this issue - digital dictation from Olympus. 

Sound Quality 
Digital dictation uses advanced audio codecs and higher quality microphones to produce a higher sound quality. The lack of moving parts found in analogue devices means that background noise is heavily reduced. Olympus utilize the Digital Speech Standard (DSS / DS2) for digital recordings, this format is specifically designed for dictation and produces extremely high quality audio. 

Cost Saving Battery Life 
Olympus Professional Dictation products are supplied with advanced rechargeable batteries that provide significant cost savings over time compared to devices that use standard AAA alkaline batteries. 

Higher Security 
Security is a growing concern for organizations and individuals alike. In order to deliver the highest possible security, Olympus offer a range of recorders and software capable of encrypting dictations with 256 bit AES encryption. Portable devices can also be locked with a four digit PIN code. 

Increased Recording Time 
Olympus devices make use of flash storage such as SD and MicroSD, because of this they can store hours worth of dictation on a single card. As the recordings are transferred from the device to the PC, the recording time is essentially limitless with no need for expensive cassettes. 

Digital Dictation is more Organized 
By using an Olympus professional recorder with the included software, it is now easy to locate specific dictations quickly. The built-in search and organization features make dictations more accessible than ever, and take up no physical storage space.

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Olympus’ powerful, secure and reliable Professional Dictation equipment is the ideal solution for physicians and healthcare facilities.

Faced with the public’s ever-growing need for healthcare services, doctors, radiologists, nurses and their employers are always looking for ways to improve efficiency at their practices and hospitals. Olympus Professional Dictation equipment (digital voice recorders and USB microphones) securely streamlines the recording and dissemination of critical patient data and notes, saving time and money. Available exclusively through a network of Certified Dealer Partners, Olympus Professional Dictation Systems can be configured to fit into any IT environment, EHR / EMR system or workflow.

Why dictation?

Physicians’ time is stretched thinner than ever. As patient load increases, the need to keep thorough, accurate records grows proportionally. What’s the answer? How can a doctor continue to provide excellent patient care in a limited number of hours? Digital dictation.

When using an Olympus professional digital voice recorder or USB microphone, physicians are free to fully express their thoughts on each patient, creating more detailed records in a fraction of the time of typing. Olympus’ next-generation dictation tools streamline the transcription process as well, integrating directly with any facility’s workflow and leading speech recognition software. The result is improved record keeping, efficiency and care without significantly increased overhead.

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What is the ODMS System Configuration Program and License Manager?

The System Configuration Program and License Manager are server-side applications designed to be used alongside ODMS in a Workgroup Mode environment. Both applications can offer the Administrator a vast array of functions to allow them to manage and configure their ODMS environment in the following ways:

• Centrally manage user and group settings.
• Lock settings and restrict access to software menus.
• Deploy software and firmware updates across the environment.
• Create custom installer files to streamline the deployment process.
• Centrally manage ODMS License usage.
• Update Multi User License quantities to allow support for more users.

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Olympus’ line of RecMic USB microphones provide radiologists and other medical professionals with a cost-efficient, reliable and secure alternative to typing or using low-quality digital voice recorders.

Capable of tight integration with leading EMR/PACS software suites, RecMic USB microphones are the ideal choice for any user where streamlined, accurate data entry is a priority. Forget hours of typing; with RecMic, radiologists simply speak and watch the words appear.

Superior Audio Quality.

RecMic USB microphones are meticulously engineered to provide the best possible audio quality – a key factor in the accuracy of voice recognition software and EMR/PACS integration.

All three RecMic models feature professional-quality microphones that automatically filter out background noise with a higher signal-to-noise ratio than competitive models. This is accomplished through the use of uni-directional mic technology, which ensures that only users’ words – and not traffic or hallway chatter – is captured.

In addition, RecMic microphones are designed to capture the entire spectrum of human speech. Competitors’ models, by contrast, are designed to perform best when users speak very loud and very slow. RecMic lets you speak naturally.

A Reputation for Reliability

Olympus has been producing the world’s most reliable professional dictation products for decades – and RecMic is no exception. Even the integrated USB cable is state-of-the-art; it’s been lab-tested to function normally after 80,000 test cycles … nearly twice as many as competitive models.

The RecMic DR-2300’s precise slide switch control is even more durable – proven to function normally after 360,000 test cycles. The competitor’s starts to break down after only 30,000.

Radiologists and medical office staff have a lot of data to record. That’s why RecMic USB microphones are designed to be easy to use for hours and hours.

RecMic’s ergonomic features are unmatched. From a place to rest your index finger and a comfortable grip to a large trackball, nothing has been overlooked.

The microphones’ controls can be configured to meet the needs of any user. It’s easy to choose between left- and right-handed configurations, or to map different commands to different buttons. And it can all be done device by device, or by a centralized IT administrator.

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Andrea's EDU-375 is a rugged low cost stereo computer headphone solution that is perfect for education programs and classroom environments. 

With a sturdy double band adjustable headband the EDU-375 provides a comfortable fit for both children and adults. The EDU-375 is a circumaural headphone (meaning the user's ears are totally enclosed) with replaceable plush leatherette foam ear cushions. These ear cushions provide passive attenuation (naturally blocks outside noise) and are easy to clean. With 40mm speakers the EDU-375 provides great stereo sound for listening to learning programs as well as your favorite music, whether it's on your computer or portable listening device. The EDU-375 is a perfect solution for all computer headphone applications. It also boasts a heavy duty cable with a metal enforced strain relief to stand up to an education environment. The in-line volume control allows for easy adjustment of the headset volume. 

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Andrea's EDU-455 is a rugged low cost stereo computer headset that is a perfect solution for education programs and classroom environments. 

With a sturdy double band adjustable headband the EDU-455 provides a comfortable fit for both children and adults. The EDU-455 is a circumaural headset (meaning the user's ears are totally enclosed) with replaceable plush leatherette foam ear cushions. These ear cushions provide passive attenuation (naturally block outside noise) and are easy to clean. As with all Andrea headsets, the EDU-455 received the HIGHEST possible rating by Nuance for speech recognition (6 Dragons). Andrea removed the external windsock and installed multi-layer internal windsock in the microphone top to minimize breath popping and to address hygienic concerns about external windsocks. The microphone tip can be wiped clean after use. They did not stop there as the EDU-455 also has a new semi-rigid boom and heavy duty swivel which allows for adjustments as needed for perfect positioning  of the microphone tip. The EDU-455 also boasts a heavy duty cable with a metal enforced strain relief to stand up to an education environment. The in-line volume control allows for easy adjustments of the headset volume. Finally with 40mm speakers the EDU-455 provides great stereo sound for listening to learning programs as well as your favorite music, whether it's on your computer or portable listening device. The EDU-455 is a perfect solution for all computer headset and headphone applications.

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