Olympus, the market leader for portable digital voice recorders and
professional dictation devices, introduces the new DS-3400, a sleek and stylish
professional dictation tool. The new device is perfect for legal and medical
professionals and anyone who values industry-leading features and customizable
options with an easy-to-use push-button design.
The DS-3400, available in an attractive black, incorporates many unique and
innovative features, including:
- Improved ease of use with a single, push button control and centralized
navigation buttons;
- More flexibility with support for SD/SDHC memory cards;
- Enhanced sound fidelity with DSS Pro’s Quality Play (QP) and (SP) modes;
and
- Improved security with file encryption and device password protection.
“The DS-3400 was developed with the protection of confidential and sensitive
information in mind,” said Michael Hunter, executive director, Business
Development and Specialty Markets, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “Ease of use,
reliability and security make the DS-3400 dictation device a must-have in the
legal and medical fields.”
Voice Productivity Starts Here
The DS-3400’s intuitive push-button controls simplify operation. The device has
a large, backlit, easy-to-read LCD screen that reveals file information,
recording time and events on the front of the recorder. Centralized navigation
buttons enable easy data input and changes of settings. Users new to digital
dictation as well as those on the leading edge will appreciate the DS-3400’s
sophisticated feature set that can be customized to provide a seamless dictation
solution suitable to their work environment. It is built to meet the needs of an
active professional with robust buttons, USB connector and battery door. Power
conservation is also central to the DS-3400’s intelligent design, which can
record for up to 32 hours.
Versatility
The DS-3400 accepts SD/SDHC memory cards, providing users with media
versatility. Three programmable buttons speed up reaction time. With no
extraneous buttons, the DS-3400 enables users to program the functions they use
the most onto three buttons for quick and effortless use.
Intelligent Design
The DS-3400 uses the quality DS2 sound recording format, and once audio files
are stored on the device it can automatically compress or extend the number of
files within five folders, up to 200 per folder. Each of the five storage
folders is customizable by subject, date or however the user decides. With its
three customizable Smart Buttons, the DS-3400 can be programmed with personal
preferences for quick and easy control of the user’s most-used functions.
Enhanced Usability
The included user-friendly DSS Player Pro Release 5 software facilitates the
archiving, editing and further processing of recordings. USB 2.0 High-Speed
delivers fast downloads and uploads of files to and from the DS-3400. The verbal
comment function allows users to record comments in dictation so a
transcriptionist can better translate the authors’ directives or thoughts into
their workflow.
Sound Quality
The DS-3400 features the DSS-Pro Digital Speech Standard with a new QP mode for
improved sound quality. This mode records at a sampling rate of 16kHz with a
compression rate of 28.0kbps and up to 32 index marks per file. In playback, the
Smooth Cue/Review function makes it easier to hear words.
Security
Protecting the confidentiality and security of recordings is essential in the
workplace. For this reason, the DS-3400 offers file encryption and device
password protection.
LCD with Multiple Language Support
The user can customize the language displayed on the LCD (English, French or
Spanish).
Accessories
The DS-3400 ships with a DSS Player Pro Release 5 Dictation Module CD-ROM, 1GB
SD Card, USB cable, License ID for Dictation Module, two AAA alkaline batteries,
instruction manual and Olympus warranty card.
