Court Reporting, Dictation & Recording Equipment Guides
Browse buying guides, troubleshooting help, career information and equipment references by topic.
Explore the 15-part Dictaphone and dictation equipment series — buying guides, software, compatibility, remote work and everyday use. Updated October 28, 2026.
New: the complete 10-part transcription series — video, Zoom, MP3, software, foot pedals and kit compatibility.
Court Reporter Laptops: Buying, Setup and File Transfer
Original Martel laptop guides focused on reporting workflows, setup and support.
Voice Writing & VOX Laptops: Buying and Setup
Original Martel laptop guides focused on reporting workflows, setup and support.
Stenomask buying and student guides
- Stenomask vs. Room Microphone: What Each Records and When You Need Both Published October 26, 2026
- What Is a Stenomask? How Voice Writers Turn Speech Into a Court Record Published October 26, 2026
- Martel Dragon vs. Double Dragon 2 vs. MM-ST1: Which Stenomask Fits Your Setup? Published October 24, 2026
- Stenomask Buyer’s Guide: Models, Connections & Accessories — compare seven Martel models, connections, prices and accessories.
- Stenomask Guide for Voice Writing Students — equipment planning, setup checks, practice and troubleshooting.
Court reporting, voice writing & careers
- Court Reporter Microphone Placement: Long Tables, Quiet Speakers and Paper Noise Published October 26, 2026
- Court Reporter Equipment Costs: Building a Practical Starter Budget Published October 26, 2026
- Courtroom Microphones: Choosing One Microphone or a Multi-Microphone System Published October 26, 2026
- Complete Court Reporter Equipment Checklist: Students, Depositions and Courtrooms Published October 24, 2026
- Court Reporter Recorder Setup and Backup Guide: Verify Your Saved Audio Published October 24, 2026
- USB, 3.5mm and XLR: Court Reporter Microphone Connections Explained Published October 24, 2026
- The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Court Reporter Microphones Updated October 24, 2026
- USB Microphones for Court Reporters: Choosing and Testing Your Setup Updated October 24, 2026
- Martel Dragon Stenomask for Court Reporting and Voice Writing Updated October 24, 2026
- How to Become a Court Reporter Without a Steno Machine
- Online Court Reporting School Guide — Start with Voice Writing at College of Court Reporting
- Voice Writer Court Reporter Career Guide
- Voice Writing vs. Steno Court Reporting — Which Path Should You Explore?
- Court Reporting Education, Skills and Equipment Updated October 24, 2026
- List of Court Reporting Associations
- Choosing the Right Digital Recorder for Court Reporting Updated October 24, 2026
- DM246: Digital 4 Channel Courtroom Recording System Updated October 24, 2026
- Standalone Courtroom Recording Equipment: The DM246 Package Updated October 24, 2026
- The Impact of Wireless Microphones on Court Reporting Updated October 24, 2026
- How to Troubleshoot Court Reporter Audio-Sync Recordings Updated October 24, 2026
- What Is CART Captioning? Updated October 24, 2026
Dictation equipment: buying, setup and everyday use
Fifteen original Martel guides for choosing a dictaphone, matching recorder and transcriber equipment, and turning spoken instructions into a document you can review. Updated October 28, 2026.
Buying guides and complete systems
- Dictaphone Buying Guide: Digital Recorders & Transcription Systems
- How to Choose the Right Dictation Recorder
- Dictation Microphone vs. Handheld Recorder for a Law Office
- Dictation Equipment for Lawyers and Secretaries: Package Buyer’s Guide
- No-PC Dictation for Lawyers: One Recorder or Two?
- How Much Does a Law-Office Dictation System Cost?
Software, compatibility and remote work
- Dragon Speech Recognition vs. Recorder-and-Secretary Transcription
- Dictation Equipment for Mac and Windows: Check the Entire System
- Remote Legal Secretary Dictation: Equipment and File Handoff
- Dictation File Formats: DSS, DS2, MP3 and WAV Explained
Using and upgrading your dictation system
- How to Dictate Legal Correspondence for a Secretary
- Replacing a Tape Dictaphone With Digital Equipment
- Smartphone vs. Dictaphone: Choosing a Dictation Recorder for Lawyers
- How to Set Up Computer-Based Dictation for a Lawyer and Secretary
- Dictation Corrections: Insert, Overwrite and Append
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