1. How to Troubleshoot Common Dictation Problems Quickly and Effectively In the world of dictation, nothing is more frustrating than encountering technical issues that disrupt your workflow. If you're asking yourself, "Why is my dictation not working?" you're not alone. Whether you're a professional relying on dictation for note-taking or a student recording lectures, malfunctioning devices or unclear audio can be a significant setback. This guide aims to provide practical solutions to common recording challenges, ensuring you can troubleshoot ...
  2. Tips for Clear, High-Quality Recordings: Microphone Placement, Environment, Settings In the world of professional dictation, spending unnecessary time correcting transcription errors due to muffled or noisy recordings can be frustrating. Ensuring clear, high-quality recordings is essential for fast and accurate transcription. Our dictation guide will provide you with practical tips on microphone placement, environment optimisation, and settings adjustments to enhance your dictation quality. The Impact of Environment on Clarity The environment in which you record plays...
  3. Our Favourite Digital Recorders For Christmas 2022 If you want to give the gift of a digital recorder this Christmas, but you’re not sure where to start, we can help. The team here at DMCL have years of experience in pairing people with their perfect recording device, and we’ve learned a thing or two about what’s important when the time comes to find a pocket memo that your loved one will love to use. Here are a few of our favourites: Philips DPM6000 Digital Pocket Memo with Push Button Controls The new generation of recorder from Philips is...
  4. Speechware TableMike Series When you want to record at your desktop, but don’t like wearing headsets or using a hand-held microphone, a desktop microphone is your only choice. The Speechware series works perfectly with Dragon, the voice recognition experts, giving more options for individuals who want to speak naturally when they’re ready to press record. SpeechWare USB 3 in 1 £299.00 The first product in the Speechware TableMike family offers all of the basics you’ll absolutely need - a highly sensitive noise cancelli...
  5. Product Spotlight: Olympus DS-2600 “As an architect, I use the DS-2600 to record defects, deviations, agreements and protocol points. I can quickly operate it with only one hand in any situation, both in the office or on the construction site.” - When it comes to professional dictation made simple and stress-free, Olympus knows their stuff. One of our favourite Olympus products is the DS-2600, a nifty piece of kit with plenty of cleverness wrapped up in a neat, lightweight package. Olympus have crammed the DS-2600 with advance...
  6. Stocking Stuffer Accessories For Christmas 2022 Looking for something small to leave underneath the christmas tree - or in a loved one’s stocking? If they use a digital recorder, you can be confident in gifting one of our accessories, designed to make workflows smoother, day-to-day routines more comfortable, and pocket memos more powerful. Take a look through our pick of the bunch below, or go hunting through our full archive online. Sandisk 32 GB SD Memory Card Whether you’re taking your digital recorder on the road, or simply using it da...
  7. How to Get the Best Audio Quality Here at DMCL, we’re all about ensuring you have the highest quality of audio recording possible - and with a catalogue of recording devices tailor-made to deliver the best possible audio when you need it, you’re half-way there. Still, there are ways to push that quality even further. The difference between a professional and an amateur audio recording is usually in the sound quality. There are digital recording devices you can buy which are designed to minimise the typical issues that people...
  8. Olympus Bundle with Dragon Professional Designed to work together, it’s time for you to maximise your workflow with the Olympus RM4110S RecMic II and Dragon Professional Individual 15. For the very best results with speech-to-text, Olympus have redesigned their RecMic to provide users with maximum control of their recorder and player software. The RecMic II has a unique two-microphone system designed to focus completely on the speaker and cut out all surrounding noise using the latest noise cancellation technology. You’ll also ben...
  9. Discover Our Favourite: Robust Digital Recorders One of the many benefits of picking up a digital recorder is the ability to dictate on the go - if your workflow takes you out of the office, inspiration can strike at any moment and it helps to have a pocket memo at your fingertips. The resilience of your digital recorder might not be the first thing you consider when you make a purchase - but if your daily routine takes you out and about, perhaps it should be. Here are our favourite robust recorders. Philips DPM8000 Digital Pocket Memo £47...
  10. Olympus RM-4010P Premium Kit When you’re in the market for a new dictation solution, it can be difficult to know where to start - there are so many options available, and all of them have great features, so figuring out which one is right for you can be a headache. That’s why we’re putting forward our favourite dictation solutions, so you can make an informed decision. The Olympus RM-4010P RecMic has a unique two-microphone system designed to focus entirely on whoever’s speaking, cleverly cutting out all surrounding nois...
  11. Get the MM01 Lapel Mic FREE FeaturedGet the MM01 Lapel Mic FREEWhen you buy any digital recorder Don’t miss this limited offer! When you make a purchase that includes any digital recorder, we’ll add a free MM01 Lapel Mic worth £19.99 to your order. If you’re looking for inspiration, we’ve picked out our best-selling digital recorders below:Philips DPM8000 Digital Pocket Memo With a lightweight stainless steel body that’s as resilient as it is elegant, and the clever ergonomic design makes it comfortable to use for long...
  12. Most Popular: Digital Recorders Most PopularYour Favourite Digital Recorders - When it comes to ranking our products, it’s difficult to argue with the numbers. Last year, there were a few fan favourites that rose to the top - and we’re proud to share them with you, along with a few of the reasons why they’re so in demand. Philips DPM8000 Digital Pocket Memo The Philips DPM8000 Digital Pocket Memo is one of our best-selling digital recorders, and for good reason. It’s lightweight stainless steel body is as resilient as i...
  13. FEATURED: Olympus DS-9000 Premium Kit With ODMS V7 Dictate Software When you’re on the hunt for an efficient solution to your voice recording needs, it’s important to make sure you’re getting everything you want in one straightforward package. Luckily, Olympus have given their Premium offering a lot of careful consideration, meaning you can get started as soon as the kit arrives. The Olympus DS-9000 Premium Kit includes the Olympus DS-9000, a high-end voice recorder packed with clever features that will take your workflo...
  14. Avalle Defero Headsets The perfect headsets for use with Dragon Naturally Speaking When you’re using Dragon - or any voice recognition software, really - you want to make sure you’re capturing audio in the highest quality possible, and getting it played back to you in comfort. That’s when you need one of these clever USB headsets to make your job easier, and ensure your workflow doesn’t get interrupted by shoddy recording quality. Avalle Defero 1 USB Headset £36.00 This lightweight monaural headset from Avalle ...
  15. Upgrade Your Video Calls Ready to upgrade your video calls and say goodbye to cluttered background noise and low quality video? Save over 10% when you buy the Olsen & Smith Webcam and the Sennheiser PC 7 USB Headset together. Olsen & Smith Webcam - £19.99 For an ultra-clear video experience, the Olsen & Smith webcam has been kitted out with a 1080 pixel, full high-definition (FHD) image sensor. This clever piece of kit is capable of recording at 30 frames per second, capturing images in 2-megapixel det...