DM246 Courtroom Recorder System for Courts

DM246 Courtroom Recorder System for Courts

DM246 Courtroom Recorder System for Courts

Choose the Right DM246 Package for Your Courtroom, Hearing Room or Legal Recording Workflow

The Martel DM246 is a professional standalone 4-channel courtroom recorder designed for legal proceedings, hearings, and official audio capture without needing a computer to run the recording. Whether you need a basic recorder, a larger microphone package, a transcription-ready system, or a setup built for voice writing and stenomask use, this page makes it easy to compare all four DM246 packages and choose the one that best fits your courtroom recording needs.

No Computer Required 4 Separate Audio Channels Direct-to-SD Recording Courtroom & Hearing Room Ready
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Best Starter System

DM246 Recorder System

The core DM246 system is the right choice if you want the recorder itself and prefer to use your own microphones or build a custom courtroom setup.

Best for: courts, clerks, attorneys, and legal users who want the DM246 recorder first and already have microphones.
  • Standalone 4-channel courtroom recorder
  • No computer required for recording
  • Up to 22 hours of 4-track audio on a 32GB SDHC card
  • Monitor all 4 channels through headphones
View Recorder System
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Best for Larger Courtrooms

DM246 8-Microphone Package

This turnkey package is designed for bigger courtroom coverage and includes eight uni-directional microphones placed around the room.

Best for: larger courtrooms and legal rooms where you want more microphone positions and a more complete package.
  • Includes 8 uni-directional microphones
  • Each microphone has up to 30-foot pickup range
  • Includes transcription kit
  • Turnkey package built for courtroom coverage
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Best for Flexible Room Pickup

DM246 Omni Mic + Transcription Package

This package spreads four omni-directional microphones around the courtroom and includes the transcription tools needed for playback and transcription work.

Best for: courts and reporters who want flexible room pickup plus a bundled transcription workflow.
  • Includes 4 omni-directional microphones
  • Each microphone has up to 36-foot pickup range
  • Includes foot pedal, headset, and 4-track transcription software
  • Strong choice for broad room voice pickup
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Best for Voice Writers

DM246 4-Channel Stenomask Package

This package is built specifically for voice writers and stenomask users who need courtroom recording plus dedicated stenomask workflow support.

Best for: voice writers and court reporters who want to use a stenomask and still record the rest of the room.
  • Includes DM-246 recorder and Mini-Mask with XLR connection
  • Can use your stenomask plus up to six other microphones
  • Includes memory cards, card reader, and T-147 transcription kit
  • Designed for stenomask and courtroom recording together
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DM246 Package Comparison Chart

Use this side-by-side chart to quickly see which DM246 package fits your courtroom, transcription, or voice writing setup best.

Feature DM246 recorder system thumbnail DM246 Recorder System DM246 8 microphone package thumbnail DM246 8-Mic Package DM246 omni microphone package thumbnail DM246 Omni + Transcription DM246 stenomask package thumbnail DM246 Stenomask Package
Best For Users who want the recorder only or want to build their own system Larger courtrooms needing more microphone positions Broad room pickup plus transcription workflow Voice writers and stenomask courtroom use
Recorder Included Yes – DM246 standalone recorder Yes – DM246 standalone recorder Yes – DM246 standalone recorder Yes – DM246 standalone recorder
Recording Type 4 separate channels direct to SD card 4 separate channels direct to SD card 4 separate channels direct to SD card 4 separate channels direct to SD card
Computer Required No No No No
Microphones Included Recorder-focused package; ideal if using existing mics or building your own setup 8 uni-directional microphones 4 omni-directional microphones Mini-Mask with XLR connection, plus support for additional microphones
Pickup Style Depends on microphones you choose More targeted pickup placed around the room Broader room coverage for capturing speech Primary stenomask input plus room microphone expansion
Transcription Kit Included Not included in this core recorder package Yes Yes Yes – T-147 transcription kit
Stenomask Ready Possible with add-on setup Possible with add-on setup Possible with add-on setup Yes – built specifically for stenomask use
Main Advantage Lowest-friction way to get the DM246 recorder itself Best complete choice for larger courtroom microphone coverage Best choice for room pickup + bundled transcription tools Best choice for voice writers using a stenomask in court
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Why Choose a DM246 Package Instead of a More Complicated Software-Based Courtroom System?

Many courtroom technology systems today are built around broader software platforms, centralized servers, cloud services, AI tools, browser access, or video-heavy infrastructure. The DM246 line stays focused on what many courts still want most: dependable standalone courtroom audio recording, isolated channels, direct SD archiving, and easier day-to-day operation without depending on a computer to make the record.

If you want a professional courtroom recording system that is easier to understand, easier to operate, and easier to choose, the comparison above helps you quickly decide whether you need the core recorder, a full courtroom microphone package, a transcription-ready setup, or a dedicated stenomask solution.