Transcription kits

Transcription kits

Martel Professional Transcription Systems

Choose the Right Transcription Kit

Professional foot-pedal systems for standard court-reporter audio, video, Martel DM246 recordings, Olympus or OM recorders, and Case CATalyst AudioSync.

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Quick Buyer Guide

What Are You Transcribing?

Pick the line that matches your work.
MOST COURT REPORTERS
WAV, MP3 or Opus → SKU 1040
VIDEO OR MANY FILE TYPES
Choose SKU 1518
MARTEL DM246 OWNER
Choose T147 — SKU 1585
OLYMPUS OR OM RECORDER
Choose AS-2700
CASE CATALYST AUDIOSYNC
Choose the Case CATalyst pedal
FOOT-PEDAL CONTROL Keep your hands on the keyboard
LIVE MARTEL SUPPORT Help with setup and use
AUDIO & VIDEO OPTIONS Buy the workflow you need
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Choose Your Transcription Kit

SKU 1040 is the best overall choice for most court reporters. The other kits solve specific needs.

VIDEO + BROAD AUDIO

All N One Audio/Video Kit

SKU 1518

For Zoom MP4, legal video, police body-camera recordings and customers who receive many audio or video formats.

Popular video: MP4 • MOV • AVI • WMV • MKV • VOB • MPEG/MPG • DVD + more
Popular audio: MP3 • AAC • WMA • FLAC • ALAC • AC3 • DTS + more
Includes: software • heavy-duty pedal • ultralight headset • 2 licenses
Current Price
$299.99 Was $399.99
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MARTEL DM246 ONLY

T147 4-Channel Kit

SKU 1585

Plays standard WAV and four-channel WAV and lets you isolate one, several or all four DM246 channels.

ONLY BUY THIS KIT IF YOU HAVE A MARTEL DM246 COURTROOM RECORDER.
Plays: WAV • 4-Channel WAV
Current Price
$349.99 Was $499.99
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OLYMPUS & OM WORKFLOW

Olympus AS-2700

SKU 1545

For organizing and transcribing supported files from Olympus and OM recorders using the ODMS workflow.

We strongly suggest the AS-2700 if you use an Olympus or OM recorder.
Plays: DS2 • DSS • DSS Pro • WAV/AIFF • WMA • MP3
Current Price
$299.99
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CASE CATALYST AUDIOSYNC

Case CATalyst Foot Pedal

SKU 895

For reporters who already use Case CATalyst and only need hands-free AudioSync playback control.

This is a pedal for Case CATalyst. It is not separate transcription software.
Current Price
$199.99 Was $329.99
ORDER PEDAL →
10-Second Buyer Chart

Which Kit Should I Buy?

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COMPARE ALL N ONE
★ BEST OVERALL • 1040
AUDIO / VIDEO
1518
T147
1585
AS-2700
OLYMPUS / OM
CASE CATALYST
895
Best For Most court reporters & scopists Video + broad audio Martel DM246 owners only Olympus & OM users Case CATalyst AudioSync
Current Price
$249.99
$299.99
$349.99
$299.99
$199.99
Plays Audio Video + audio WAV + 4-channel WAV Olympus/OM audio workflow AudioSync inside CATalyst
Special Requirement None Choose for video or broad file support Must own a Martel DM246 Recommended for Olympus/OM Must use Case CATalyst
Buy This If... You mostly transcribe WAV, MP3 or Opus. You receive video or many file types. You own a DM246 and need channel isolation. You use an Olympus or OM recorder. You only need AudioSync foot control.
Order ORDER 1040 → ORDER 1518 → ORDER T147 → ORDER AS-2700 → ORDER PEDAL →
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Normal Audio

WAV, MP3 or Opus?

The right choice for most court reporters.

Order SKU 1040 for: WAV • MP3 • OPUS • PCM/LPCM • ADPCM • CD Audio.
Unusual file? Confirm WMA, M4A, AAC, FLAC, Speex or AMR before ordering.
Buy This Kit
$249.99
ORDER 1040 →
Video Files

MP4, MOV, AVI or Video?

Choose this when you need video playback.

Order SKU 1518 for video: DVD • VOB • MP4 • MPEG2 • AVI • ASF • WMV • WMP • WM • MPG • MPEG • MPE • M1V • MP2 • MPV2 • DAT • TS • TP • RT • RP • RM • MOV • QT • 3GP2 • 3G2 • 3GPP • DIVX • VP6 • RMVB • HDMOV • DRC • DSM • DSV • DSA • D2V • FLI • FLC • FLIC • IVF • MKV • OGM.
Buy This Kit
$299.99
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Broad Audio

AAC, FLAC, WMA or Many Codecs?

Choose this when 1040's core list is not enough.

Order SKU 1518 for broad audio: MP3 • MPEG Layer 1/2/3 • AAC • MPEG-4 Part 3 • Vorbis • AC3/A52 • E-AC-3 • MLP/TrueHD • DTS • WMA 1/2/3 • FLAC • ALAC • Speex • Musepack/MPC • ATRAC 3 • WavPack • MOD • TrueAudio • APE • Real Audio • A-law/μ-law • AMR • MIDI • LPCM • ADPCM • QCELP • DV Audio • QDM2/QDMC • MACE.
Buy This Kit
$299.99
ORDER 1518 →
DM246 Files

4-Channel WAV?

A specialty choice only for DM246 owners.

Order T147 for: standard WAV and 4-Channel WAV from a Martel DM246. It can isolate one, several or all four channels.
ONLY BUY THIS KIT IF YOU HAVE A MARTEL DM246.
Buy This Kit
$349.99
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Olympus / OM Files

DSS, DS2 or Olympus Workflow?

The organized workflow for Olympus and OM users.

Order AS-2700 for: DS2 • DSS • DSS Pro • WAV/AIFF • WMA • MP3. We strongly suggest AS-2700 when you use an Olympus or OM recorder.
Buy This Kit
$299.99
ORDER AS-2700 →
Case CATalyst

Already Scoping in CATalyst?

This pedal controls AudioSync.

Order the Case CATalyst pedal if: you already use Case CATalyst and only want hands-free play, rewind and fast-forward inside AudioSync. File compatibility is controlled by CATalyst.
Buy This Pedal
$199.99
ORDER PEDAL →
Most court reporters: WAV, MP3 or Opus → order SKU 1040 .
Video or unusual formats: order SKU 1518 .
NEED HELP BEFORE ORDERING? Call Martel at 800-553-5536 when one unusual or proprietary file is essential to your work.
Court reporter using Martel All N One Transcription Kit
BUILT FOR REAL COURT REPORTER WORK

Control the Audio With Your Foot. Keep Your Hands on the Transcript.

For most court reporters and scopists, the All N One SKU 1040 is the simplest complete professional audio-transcription choice.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Transcription Kit FAQ

Which kit is best for most court reporters?

SKU 1040. It is the complete standard-audio system and plays WAV, MP3, Opus, PCM/LPCM, ADPCM and CD audio.

When should I buy SKU 1518?

Buy 1518 when you receive video or a broad variety of audio codecs. It includes video/audio software, a heavy-duty USB pedal, an ultralight headset and two licenses.

Who should buy T147?

Only a customer who owns a Martel DM246 courtroom recorder and needs standard WAV plus separable four-channel WAV playback.

I use an Olympus or OM recorder. Which kit?

We strongly suggest AS-2700 to organize supported Olympus and OM files for transcription.

What is the Case CATalyst pedal?

It controls AudioSync inside Case CATalyst. It is not a separate transcription player.

BEST OVERALL FOR MOST COURT REPORTERS

Mostly Audio? Order the All N One.

Choose SKU 1040 for standard professional audio. Choose SKU 1518 only when video or broad file compatibility is important.

ORDER MARTEL ALL N ONE — SKU 1040 →