Description
Protect Your Record With a Dedicated Court Reporter 5000 Backup Recorder.
The Digital Court Reporter 5000 Recorder Only is the right choice when you already have your transcription setup and want a dedicated backup recorder for court, deposition, scoping, and courtroom audio work.
Use it as a separate backup audio path so you are not relying only on laptop audio, writer audio, or a computer recording setup. This version gives you the core Court Reporter 5000 recorder features without the included foot pedal transcription kit.
Recorder Only — $599.99Why you need it
Court reporters cannot risk missing audio. A dedicated backup recorder gives you a separate recording path if your main audio source has a problem.
Why this version
This is the lowest-cost way to get into the Court Reporter 5000 family when you already own your headset, foot pedal, or transcription workflow.
What to know
This version is recorder-only. If you want the cradle, headset, and foot-pedal transcription workflow together, choose the Recorder + Transcriber Package.
What This Version Gives You
Best for court reporters who already have transcription gear and want the dedicated Court Reporter 5000 recorder as a backup audio recorder.
- Digital Court Reporter 5000 recorder for dedicated court reporter backup audio.
- Lowest-cost Court Reporter 5000 package option.
- MP3/WAV recording for court reporter audio workflows.
- Record-over protection to help reduce accidental overwrite mistakes.
- Date/time file tracking to help keep recordings organized.
- Noise reduction playback, auto-backspace review, and adjustable playback speed.
- Directional / 360° microphone modes for different recording situations.
- 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 Current Product |  Recorder + Transcriber $799.99 |  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 court reporters who already have transcription gear and want the lowest-cost Court Reporter 5000 recorder option. Ready-to-order customers can buy this version, and purchasing departments can generate a written quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should buy the Court Reporter 5000 Recorder Only?
Choose Recorder Only if you already have your transcription setup and only need the dedicated Court Reporter 5000 backup recorder.
Does Recorder Only include a foot pedal or headset?
No. This version is the recorder-only package. If you want the recorder, cradle, headset, and foot pedal workflow together, choose the Recorder + Transcriber Package.
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.
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.
