QSR. PC Based dictation software.
Using either a Philips SpeechMike (Pro or Classic), an Olympus DS4000 or Philips DPM9600 you can Record in Insert or Overwrite mode, Stop, Play, Rewind, Fast Forward plus you can Insert Text Attachments, Screen Shots, instantly Undo / Redo unlimited dictation edits, while working seamlessly behind other Windows applications.
The Quikscribe Recorder uses a nondestructive recording method, which means it is possible instantly Undo and Redo audio edits. If you ever make a mistake when recording (which we all do) rather than having to rewind, press play and then cue up your position, so you can record over your mistake. Now you can simply press Undo and your last audio edit will be instantly removed. Another great benefit of the Undo and Redo feature is that if you ever accidentally record over a section, you can recover your original audio by simply pressing Undo. Conversely if you want to replace an audio edit you have just deleted with the Undo feature, you can simply press Redo.
A total of twelve (12) different ways you can record with Quikscribe.
The Quikscribe Recorder can record in Overwrite or Insert Mode. Which means that if you need to record additional information within an audio file, rather than appending this information at the end of the file, you can now rewind to the specific location and insert the additional audio at this point. As a result, this will automatically move the rest of the audio backwards within the file.
Often when dictating, large amounts of reference material, text or information is narrated verbatim from a source. If this source is in an electronic format e.g. Previous Word Documents, Web Sites or Reference CD's, To copy and paste this information into the IAF (Intelligent Audio File) used by the Quikscribe Recorder, thus saving overall dictation time and transcriptionist time.
The Quikscribe Recorder is able to capture and insert unlimited screen shots within an IAF (Intelligent Audio File)
The Quikscribe Recorder is able to insert files or documents within the IAF (Intelligent Audio File). For example if you have a contract that needs changes, you can dictate all of the changes you want and then insert a copy of the contract that needs to be modified within the IAF (Intelligent Audio File). That way when the typist receives the audio file file, both the contract and your dictated instructions are within the one file.
The Quikscribe Recorder can record, compress and edit audio all at the same time. The major benefit is that your audio files are kept very small, which significantly increases your storage space and the time to send a file. The Quikscribe Recorder also provides the option for Post Compression and No Compression, depending on your circumstances or requirements. For example, if you have an older type PC and it does not have the resources (power) to record and compress at the same time, then Post Compression can be used. If you are making C.B.T (Computer Based Training) content and you plan do do post-editing, it is recommended that you use No Compression.
Unlike an audio tape, where there only exists one copy of the audio file. Being digital, means that we can send a copy and keep a copy. That way, if anything should happen to the file that has been sent, another copy can be sent, similar to how e-mail works. However rather than keeping the audio file indefinitely, the Quikscribe Recorder automatically deletes these files after 14 days (default duration), which means you will never fill up your hard drive, as the Quikscribe Recorder is continually doing house keeping and deleting old files.
The Quikscribe Recorder allows you to easily record and document everything. Rather than hand writing cryptic or abbreviated file notes on a scrap of paper, you can now record a summary within seconds with the Quikscribe Recorder . Up until now, you would not normally record a 30 second dictation file to a micro-cassette, but now you can. Simply press the "New File" button, record your summary, then press the "Send File" button, and it's done. If you want, you can even record an entire phone conversation verbatim with your clients permission. Thereby maintaining complete transcripts of all conversations and interactions. Lastly, the Quikscribe Recorder automatically records the date, time and duration of each audio file created, thus providing maximum "Risk Management".
Every time a new file is created, the Quikscribe Recorder saves within the file the date and time the file was created. In addition to this, it captures all of the authors details and it also provides the author to enter in Matter No, Subject etc. Once the files has been recorded and ready to be sent, the author can then select the turn around priority for the file, if they require notification on completion or a print out. All of this information including the data and time the file was sent and the location the file was sent to is recorded within the IAF (Intelligent Audio File), as a result, everything about the files history so far is within the file, where additional data will be added once a typist opens the file with the Quikscribe Player.
The Quikscribe Recorder is able to send audio files via LAN and WAN - FTP - E-MAIL
Sending large audio files via e-mail can sometimes be a problem, as a lot of mail servers restrict the size of e-mails.
The Quikscribe Recorder automatically captures all billable hours. For example, a 10 minute audio file may have taken 25 minutes to create, which is the true billable time for the file. However rather than requiring an author to keep track of this time, the Quikscribe Recorder automatically does it. If the author has a file open but becomes distracted by a phone call, the Quikscribe Recorder turns off the internal clock if it sense no activity for more than 60 seconds. As soon as the Quikscribe Recorder senses activity again, it switches the clock back on. This information can then be used to help calculate a clients bill.
The Quikscribe Recorder automatically captures all billable hours. For example, a 10 minute audio file may have taken 25 minutes to create, which is the true billable time for the file. However rather than requiring an author to keep track of this time, the Quikscribe Recorder automatically does it. If the author has a file open but becomes distracted by a phone call, the Quikscribe Recorder turns off the internal clock if it sense no activity for more than 60 seconds. As soon as the Quikscribe Recorder senses activity again, it switches the clock back on. This information can then be used to help calculate a clients bill.
The first time the Quikscribe Recorder is installed and started, a built-in interactive training tutorial explains how to use the Quikscribe Recorder Hand Control. As you select each button with either the Hand Control or mouse, text appears explaining what and how the button works. After a little bit of practice you will find that the hand control becomes second nature, whereby you can record and edit audio, while doing several other things at the same time. After completing the tutorial, you can start creating and recording real files. If at any time you want to access the Hand Control training again, simple select the Help menu and then "Hand Control Training"
In addition to being able to record and edit audio in real-time, the Quikscribe Recorder is also able to create professional C.B.T. (Computer Based Training) content. Whereby you can record, edit and capture screen shots behind any Windows based application in real-time.