Of course, as we know, the phonograph went on to be used mainly to record and listen to music, but it was also used as Edison envisioned, and gradually became more popular following the mass production of wax cylinders in the late 1880s.
Dictation equipment continued to evolve via the introduction of electric microphones in the 1930s. Plastic discs replaced wax cylinders in the 1940s, and were subsequently replaced themselves by magnetic tape – the format we are all familiar with and which is still in use today.
Finally, in the 1990s, with advances in computer technology came digital dictation machines, able to record sound onto memory chips without any moving parts. Voice recognition software followed, and has continued to advance in efficiency and efficacy.
Although dictation machines decreased in popularity during the 1990’s, there has been increased demand due to advancements in voice and speech recognition computer software. These advancements have led to dictation equipment becoming the catalyst for increased office productivity and accuracy of transcribed information.
From basic analogue dictation equipment to voice activated digital models with professional dictation software, we can supply a model that’ll suit your application and budget.
Brands
The selection of dictation equipment we offer online is the most popular from the extensive Philips and Olympus ranges. If you require a model not listed please contact us and we’ll quote you a competitive price.Axia Office is a one-stop-shop for top quality dictation machines. We’ve been in the business for over 14 years, so we have the connections and the knowledge to ensure you get what you need at the best possible price.
Pricing
To help you make an informed choice we list competitive pricing for our full range of dictation equipment. View our range of handheld analogue, digital handheld, or desktop analogue or digital desktop equipment online or contact our friendly staff to learn more. 