Description
Record the Job. Protect the Audio. Transcribe With a Foot Pedal.
The Digital Court Reporter 5000 Recorder + Transcriber Package gives court reporters a dedicated backup recorder and a familiar foot-pedal transcription workflow in one complete system.
This is the best all-around choice for most court reporters because it includes the recorder, cradle, headset, and foot pedal workflow together. For the basic record-and-transcribe workflow, no computer is needed.
Recorder + Transcriber — $799.99Why you need it
Court reporters cannot risk weak or missing audio. This package gives you a dedicated backup recorder running separately from your laptop or writer audio.
Why this version
It is the easiest complete 5000 choice: recorder, cradle, headset, and foot pedal workflow together.
How it helps later
For the basic workflow, record the job, place the recorder in the cradle, use the foot pedal, and transcribe without learning a complicated computer recording setup.
What This Version Gives You
Best for most court reporters who want one complete recorder and transcriber workflow. Every Court Reporter 5000 version is built around backup audio, file protection, playback review tools, and court-reporter recording workflow.
- Digital Court Reporter 5000 recorder for court reporter backup audio.
- Cradle / professional stand setup for the recorder workflow.
- Foot pedal transcription workflow for hands-free playback control.
- Headset included for transcription and review.
- MP3/WAV recording with date/time file tracking.
- Record-over protection to help reduce accidental overwrite mistakes.
- Noise reduction playback, auto-backspace review, and adjustable playback speed.
- External mic / line-in support for compatible courtroom audio or mixer-input workflows.
Pick the Right Court Reporter 5000 Version
Use this quick guide first. Then use the full chart below to compare all 4 versions before you order.
Need only backup audio?
Pick Recorder Only if you already have your transcription setup and just need the dedicated backup recorder.
Choose Recorder OnlyWant the easiest complete system?
Pick Recorder + Transcriber if you want the recorder, cradle, headset, and foot pedal workflow together.
Choose Complete PackageWork with a scopist or computer?
Pick Scopist Edition if your workflow is computer transcription with USB foot pedal/software.
Choose Scopist EditionNeed wider room coverage?
Pick Courtroom Package if you need 4 external microphones for courtrooms, hearings, or depositions.
Choose Courtroom PackageCompare All 4 Digital Court Reporter 5000 Versions
This chart is built into every 5000 product page so you can compare the other versions and move to the right product without calling.
| Feature / Package |  Recorder Only $599.99 | Recorder + Transcriber $799.99 Current Product |  Scopist Edition $799.99 |  Courtroom Package $899.99 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Reporter who only needs a dedicated backup recorder. | Most court reporters who want the complete recorder and transcription package. | Reporter/scopist workflow using computer transcription software. | Courtrooms, depositions, hearings, and larger rooms needing wider microphone coverage. |
| Protect the Recording | ||||
| Dedicated backup recorder for court reporters | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Record-Over Protection / File Protection Helps reduce accidental overwrite or deletion mistakes. | YesHelps protect important backup recordings. | YesBest all-around protected recorder/transcriber workflow. | YesUseful when preparing audio files for computer/scopist work. | YesHelpful for courtroom/deposition audio protection. |
| Date / Time File Tracking Helps keep recordings organized by job, date, and review workflow. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Review Audio Easier | ||||
| Noise Reduction Playback Helps improve review clarity for quiet voices or background noise. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-Backspace Review Jumps back slightly when restarting playback for easier transcription review. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Playback Speed Slow down difficult testimony or speed through clear sections. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Record and Connect More Audio Sources | ||||
| MP3 / WAV recording | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Directional / 360° Microphone Modes Supports focused pickup or wider room pickup depending on the recording situation. | Yes | Yes | Yes | YesPlus 4 external microphones for wider room coverage. |
| Built-in recorder microphones | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes + 4 external microphones |
| External Mic / Line-In Support For compatible external microphones, courtroom audio systems, amplified sources, or videographer mixer feeds. | YesRequires compatible output and cable path. | YesRequires compatible output and cable path. | YesRequires compatible output and cable path. | YesAdds 4 microphones plus compatible input options. |
| Rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Choose the Right Package | ||||
| Cradle / professional stand setup | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-Free Foot Pedal Transcription Controls playback/transcription workflow through the included package setup. | No included foot pedal kit | YesBest no-computer-needed recorder/cradle/foot-pedal workflow. | YesUSB foot pedal / computer transcription workflow. | YesPackage workflow plus wider microphone coverage. |
| Headset included | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer transcription software workflow | No | Not required for basic recorder/transcriber use. | Yes, best choice for scopist/computer transcription. | Depends on setup; built mainly for room recording coverage. |
| 4 external courtroom microphones | No | No | No | Yes |
| Recommended buyer | Reporter who already has transcription gear. | Most court reporters replacing tape recorder/transcriber workflows. | Reporter working with a scopist or computer transcription software. | Courtroom, deposition, agency, or reporter needing more microphone pickup. |
Order Online or Generate a Written Quote
Best for most court reporters who want one complete recorder and transcriber workflow. Ready-to-order customers can buy this version, and purchasing departments can generate a written quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a court reporter need a dedicated backup recorder?
A dedicated backup recorder gives the court reporter a separate audio path if laptop, writer, or computer audio is weak, missing, or unreliable.
Can I transcribe with the Court Reporter 5000 without a computer?
Yes. The Recorder + Transcriber Package is designed for the basic no-computer-needed workflow: record with the Court Reporter 5000, place it in the cradle, plug in the foot pedal, and transcribe.
What is Record-Over Protection?
Record-Over Protection helps reduce the risk of accidentally recording over or damaging an important existing recording by mistake.
Can the Court Reporter 5000 record from courtroom audio systems or videographer mixers?
The Court Reporter 5000 supports compatible external microphone and line-in recording workflows, including compatible courtroom audio systems, amplified audio sources, or legal videographer mixer feeds when the correct audio output and cable path are available.
Can the Court Reporter 5000 help with difficult playback?
Yes. Noise reduction playback, auto-backspace, and adjustable playback speed can help court reporters review quiet voices, difficult sections, or faster testimony more efficiently.
Can the Court Reporter 5000 audio be used with CAT or audio-sync workflows?
Yes. The Court Reporter 5000 records MP3 or WAV files that can be moved into court reporter audio workflows when supported by your CAT/audio-sync setup.
Specs + In the Box
- Pro Court Reporter Recorder w/Shielding Modification
- Footpedal
- Headset
- AC power box
- USB Cable
- 4 GB SD Card
- Carrying Case
Additional Information
Type: |
Court Reporter Recorder |
Wifi Interference Filter: |
Yes |
Time Stamp: |
Yes |
Footpedal: |
3 Function (FF, RW, Play) |
Media Type: |
SD Memory Card |
File Type: |
MP3, WAV, DSS, DS2 |
Bit Rate: |
16/24-bit Linear PCM, 64/128/192kbps MP3 |
Sampling Frequency: |
44.1/48kHz |
Channels: |
2 |
Connectors: |
1 x Power Input, 1 x 3.5mm Mic Input, 1 x 3.5mm Line Input, 1 x 3.5mm Line Output, 1 x 3.5mm Headphone Output, 1 x USB 2.0 Port |
Dimensions: |
2.5 x 1 x 4" (62 x 25 x 102mm) |
Power: |
2 Double AA Batteries & supplied Ac Adaptor |
Weight: |
4 oz (110g) |
