Digital Voice Recorders for Law Enforcement

Whether you’re gathering evidence, recording traffic violations or interrogating a suspect, a quality recorder means everything for police officers and law enforcement personnel.

Law enforcement officials are tasked with one of the most critical roles in our communities: keeping our families safe. To do that – and make the most of taxpayer dollars – it is essential that they complete their work efficiently and accurately. That’s why more and more law enforcement workers are turning to Olympus Professional Dictation Systems and digital voice recorders.

Why use a digital recorder for law enforcement?

For law enforcement officials, stakes are high and time is precious. Interviewing victims, suspects and witnesses is a difficult process where accuracy is of utmost importance. Manual note-taking is time-consuming and mistake-prone, and microcassettes reproduce sound poorly and wear out quickly.

Olympus Professional Dictation Systems and digital voice recorders, however, offer unparalleled audio quality, granular security features and out-of-the-box integration with existing tools. The result is accurate recordkeeping that law enforcement officials can count on to improve their workflow in the office and out on patrol.

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5 Reasons Olympus is the Professional Audio Products Leader

1 Usability

Olympus voice recorders are designed with exceptional ergonomics in mind:
their shape, button placement and weight distribution have been carefully
engineered for hours of comfortable use. You have the choice of slide-switch
or push-button control, which can be combined with various features to
precisely meet your professional needs.

2 Security

Olympus offers by far the most reliable hardware and systems, featuring
data security and back-up functionality. Tried-and-tested Olympus software
provides total security for recorded files, and the voice-recording devices
also provide protection features to ensure that only you and authorized
persons have access to sensitive data.

3 Reliability

To ensure you have a device that is always ready for every meeting or
dictation situation, Olympus voice recorders have been specially engineered
to feature a robust body design. The excellent overall durability of the slide
switch, buttons and cable makes these devices ideal for hours of use over
many years, which makes them a safe investment.

4 Expandability

A busy professional lifestyle calls for a flexible dictation system. That’s why
Olympus offers advanced Device Configuration Manager software, which is
compatible with voice recognition software. What’s more, the range of
accessories available lets you improve your user experience and enjoy even
more voice recording possibilities.

5 Compatibility

Olympus Professional Dictation Systems support a wide range of IT systems,
including desktop PCs and notebooks, thin clients, client/server architecture,
audio codecs, Mac and Windows, to name just a few. Compatibility with
speech recognition software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking easily turns
words into writing. 

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Olympus Dictation App for iPhone and Android

Where to buy? How to deploy? How to install?

You may have many questions regarding the Olympus' latest Professional Dictation Solution. Below you will find some of the most frequently asked questions.

Where can I download the Olympus Dictation App from?AppStore for iOS and Google Play for Android.

Where do I purchase the license to use the Olympus Dictation App?The license can be purchased from one of our Retailers. To find a retailer in your area Click Here (make sure to purchase from Authorized Retailers only).

Can I download the Olympus Dictation app for free?There is a free version of the app, but the features are limited in comparison to the licensed version.

Are there any "locked" features in the trial version of the Olympus Dictation App?There is no difference between the full version of the app and the trial version, other than the trial is limited to 30 days.

Can the recording format be changed when using the Olympus App?The free version of the app will only record in the AAC/AMR format, but the audio quality can be adjusted. With the licensed version of the app, the recording format is set via the Olympus Dictation Portal, the formats available are DS2 and DSS.

Are my dictation secure?A number of security options are available, including Encryption (up to 256-bit AES encryption) and sending via HTTPS, FTPS, SFTP, etc.

Can my reseller/Olympus access my dictations?No, Olympus/Olympus resellers do not have access to dictations on the ODDS server. Enabling encryption will also prevent unauthorized access to your dictations.

What happens if I receive a call while dictation via the App?The recording will be paused, when you return to the app it will bring up a prompt asking to continue recording or to stop

Will my dictations be stored on/copied to the ODDS Servers?No, the server will simply deliver the dictations to the specified location.

Is it possible to install the Olympus Dictation app to another smartphone using the same login details?The app can only be activated on one device at a time, if you wish to change the device, the license must be deactivated via the ODP before activating the license on another smartphone.

What is a Flashair Card?The FlashAir card is an SD memory card with wireless LAN functionality designed by Toshiba. It allows users to connect to it wirelessly and access any files on it. This card can be used in place of a regular SD card in a DS-7000/3500 (on the latest version of firmware). The Olympus Dictation App then utilizes this by allowing users to connect to the card to retrieve dictations from their Professional voice recorder. They can then use the app to send these dictations. Class 6 and 8 cards are supported with the Olympus Dictation app, Class 10 is not supported at this moment in time.

Is it possible to migrate the settings from a Trial license to a Standard license?Yes, as long as the Standard license has been purchased before the trial period is over.

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OLYMPUS introduces New Compact Zoom Microphone - ME34

 

OLYMPUS introduces New Compact Zoom Microphone - ME34

 

Olympus ME34 is Ideal for small meetings, lecture recordings, and conferences where there is a need to isolate particular voice or sound that would otherwise be obscured or overpowered by other sources.

This product is a replacement for ME32 which is discontinued.

 

Characteristics

Type Electret condenser microphone

Mono / Stereo Mono

Directionality Uni-directional

Interfaces Input

Microphone sensitivity / gain -36.5dB (0dB=1V/Pa, 1kHz)

Dimensions

Dimensions (Ø) 13mm Ø x 112.8mm (without

protrusions)

Cable length 1m

Weight 38g including cable

Frequency response

Frequency response 70 - 15.000Hz

Technical Data

Plug Type 3.5 ø mm mini-jack

 

 

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Smoltz Distributing, Inc. - Leading Dictation and Transcription Value-added Distributor

 

 

Smoltz Distributing, Inc. introduces exclusive, robust, Two Channel conference recording system designed for professionals looking for complete End-to-End solution. There is a lot of confusion about what gear to use when recording conferences, meetings, and interviews. In order for the transcriptionist to be able to capture every word correctly you need the ability to separate channels starting from the original recording.  The Olympus ME33 Microphones with the combination of the Two Channel Olympus DS3500 digital recorder will do just that.

The ability to split the channels gives full control over who is heard during the transcription process by using the SD9000 Series Transcription Kit. Separating into two channels is especially useful for a conference setting when multiple parties are talking over one another and the audio is not all clear as it should be.

This Conference End-to-End solutions consist of a Professional Two Channel Digital Recorder, Two Professional Conference Recording Microphones, a splitter, and an Exclusive Conference Case designed to keep all the equipment safe and easy to set up making it perfect for setups on the go.

Combine this kit with our SD9000 Two Channel Transcription Solution in order to take advantage of the ability to split the channels for clear and precise transcription process. The kit consists of powerful Two Channel Transcription Software, superior quality foot pedal, and a headset with the volume control ability.

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