Shop courtroom recorders and digital court recording equipment built for dependable audio capture in courtrooms, hearings, and official proceedings. Martel offers courtroom recording systems designed for multi-channel recording, clear evidence playback, and reliable day-to-day use when accurate courtroom audio matters most.
Capture four separate audio channels with the Martel DM246. This portable, stand-alone courtroom recorder records directly to an SD card without requiring a computer to run the recording. Compare all five setups: the core recorder, four uni-directional microphones, eight uni-directional microphones, four omni-directional microphones, or the dedicated stenomask package.
Choose the microphones and transcription tools that fit your courtroom, hearing room, or voice writing work. All five options use the DM246 four-channel recording platform.
Start with the core DM246 recorder when you already have compatible microphones or prefer to build a custom courtroom recording system.
Place four uni-directional microphones at individual speaking positions and use the included transcription tools to review your recordings.
Cover more speaking positions with eight uni-directional microphones and a bundled transcription kit for courtroom recording and review.
Arrange four omni-directional microphones around the room for broader voice pickup, with transcription tools included for playback and review.
Combine a dedicated stenomask input with courtroom recording using a package designed for voice writers and stenomask users.
Compare the recorder, microphone configuration, and transcription tools included in each setup.
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| Feature | Recorder System |
4-Uni Mic + Transcription |
8-Uni Mic Package |
4-Omni Mic + Transcription |
Stenomask Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Existing microphones or a custom recording setup | Focused pickup at four individual speaking positions | More microphone positions in larger courtrooms | Broader room pickup with transcription tools | Voice writing and courtroom recording together |
| Recorder Included | DM246 standalone recorder | DM246 standalone recorder | DM246 standalone recorder | DM246 standalone recorder | DM246 standalone recorder |
| Recording Type | 4 separate audio channels, recorded directly to SD card | 4 separate audio channels, recorded directly to SD card | 4 separate audio channels, recorded directly to SD card | 4 separate audio channels, recorded directly to SD card | 4 separate audio channels, recorded directly to SD card |
| Computer Required for Recording | No | No | No | No | No |
| Microphones Included | No external microphone package; choose compatible microphones separately | 4 uni-directional microphones | 8 uni-directional microphones | 4 omni-directional microphones | Mini-Mask with XLR connection |
| Pickup Style | Depends on the microphones selected | Directional pickup with microphones placed in front of speakers | Directional pickup at more positions around the room | Omni-directional pickup from multiple positions in the room | Dedicated stenomask input with support for room microphones |
| Transcription Workflow | Transcription kit purchased separately | USB foot pedal, headset, and 4-track software | USB foot pedal, headset, and 4-track software | USB foot pedal, headset, and 4-track software | T-147 four-channel transcription kit |
| Headphone Monitoring | Monitor all 4 channels | Monitor all 4 channels | Monitor all 4 channels | Monitor all 4 channels | Monitor all 4 channels |
| Product Details | View Recorder System | View 4-Uni Mic Package | View 8-Mic Package | View Omni Package | View Stenomask Package |
The DM246 records four separate channels directly to an SD card and provides headphone monitoring without requiring a computer to run the recording. Microphone count and recording-channel count are different: the eight-microphone package still records four separate channels.
Choose the microphone arrangement that fits your room. Start with the recorder system for a custom setup, choose four uni-directional microphones for focused speaking positions, or select eight uni-directional microphones for more positions. Choose the omni microphone package for broader room pickup, or the stenomask package for voice writing and courtroom recording together.


