EMDAT pedal?
Posted By: MslaMT on 2007-12-18
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What pedal do you use for EMDAT? Where did you order it from? I see the one on Stop/Start for $98. It looks just like my Infinity pedal, only USB. Thanks!
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I use my own foot pedal. It isn't an EMDAT pedal either, just a regular WAV pedal. nm
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EMDAT foot pedal
You have to purchase their own foot pedal at $99.00. No other foot pedal will work with their software. Good luck!
EMDAT foot pedal
 You really do not need a foot pedal with EMDAT. I have been using the platform for over 6 years and use the hot keys (function keys).
EMDAT foot pedal
 With the newest version of Inscribe, you can configure any pedal. You no longer have to use the specific Emdat pedal.
I use a foot pedal with Emdat
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I have a USB Emdat foot pedal that I used for 3 days.
I will sell it for $70 including shipping. I bought this pedal brand new from Stop/Start about 6 months ago to use with my laptop. I found that I was more productive on my old PC (for which I use a PS/2 Emdat foot pedal), so after trying it for 3 days I packed the USB Emdat foot pedal back in the box and never used it.
Please email me if you're interested in purchasing the foot pedal. You could PayPal the money to me or send me a money order - either way is fine.
If you use an Emdat Stop/Start foot pedal...please sm
I'm having a problem getting the Y-shaped proprietary Emdat Stop/Start foot pedal to work. It was supposed to have been preprogrammed but wasn't so I redid the programming. The play pedal (middle) and the fast forward (left) pedal are functional but not the rewind. In addition, the control/shift/, (comma) command and control/shift/. (period) command aren't doing the job to slow down or speed up the voice. The F-keys work, but after 30 years of using a foot pedal it will be almost impossible to make the switch to using key commands.
It's so difficult to type without using the foot pedal to be able to control what the dictator is saying and without the ability to use rewind. I have gone over the instructions from the Stop/Start website with a fine-tooth come and have googled and read everything I could find but still no solution. I've sent tech support an email, but they're not available on weekends.
Any help would be greatly, greatly appreciated.
I use the Infinity foot pedal and it works fine on Emdat. sm
The other poster was right. With the new version of Emdat you can configure most, if not all, foot pedals to work.
Only difference I've noticed is the DVI vs non-DVI pedal. Otherwise, regular Infinity pedal shoul
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They use the StartStop software&pedal, but your own pedal might be compatible. Very
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Hired by Emdat or using Emdat software?
I was of the impression that Emdat was software, not a transcription company. Were you hired by Emdat to do transcription for Emdat customers? Or is the company for whom you work just using the Emdat software? Thank you.
Pedal
If you download of Windows Media Player version 10, you can use Ctrl P to stop and start the sound and also speed up or slow down the rate of dictation. Below is the link that talks about the speed control and how to use it. It is still a bit cumbersome, but a lot easier than using the mouse in my opinion. If you have any questions, feel free to E-mail me.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/knowledgecenter/howto/PlayFaster_how_to.aspx
Yes, it has to be a USB wav pedal.
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There is a way to use the pedal
You just have to find the work-around for it. It's not too difficult to figure it out. : )
Emdat
I've never used Netcare, but Emdat is great! Easy to learn, easy to use. I honestly have no complaints about it.
emdat
oh thank God! I thought it was just me. I worked for a half-day or so on a trial basis for a company using this platform several years ago and i never got how it could NOT stink!! I though it was because they send IMs every two seconds about the weather........but I spent more time on that platform trying to get it to work than I ever did transcribing anything.
Im so glad it was not just me. Emdat - never, ever again.
7 cpl on Emdat
In defense of Allegiant, this is without a doubt the PERFECT job for me. I work whenever I feel like it, nobody bothers me, and I'm only obligated to transcribe 500 lines in 24 hours.
I worked for a large company and made 10 cpl. I had constant interruptions with emails and IMs from an idiot supervisor. I had to research new drug names and instruments and procedure names on just about every report. I was tickled if I transcribed 150 lph. I worked for a smaller company and made 9 cpl and spent half my time with my foot on the backup pedal trying to understand ESLs. By the time my shift was over my head was splitting. I work for Allegiant, make 7 cpl and average 250 lph without breaking a sweat. Not too shabby. JMHO.
What is Emdat? (sm)
Please, what is Emdat? Also are you limited to transcribing 500 lines per day or can you do as much as you want? Thanks.
7 cpl on EMDAT
We pay significantly more than that at Lee Perfect. If you have 5+ yrs exp in a clinical/hospital setting that is current/recent. I would love to see your resume!!!!
Karen Sorensen
QA Account Manager
Not a fan of EMDAT
I had the same problem. I cannot stand typing using the F1 function keys. I would call technical support where you purchased the foot pedal from and tell them your problems. If the foot pedal does not work on your computer then get your money back. I cannot stand EMDAT.
Former EMDAT user.
EMDAT
Lee Perfect out of Chicago and Allegiant out of Indiana use EMDAT religiously. Apply there. They are ALWAYS hiring!!!!!!!!!!!!
EMDAT
I know that Greenlight Transcription out of Oregon does, Phoenix Medcom, and Allegiant. All three are good companies and they always pay on time every time!
EMDAT
EMDAT is a platform that MTs use to type notes. It is very user friendly, but you have to set up your own auto correct. Your regualr auto correct from MS Word will not work, which I did not like at all. You have to purchase a separate foot pedal from the other USB pedals and it costs right at $100.00. Good luck!
EMDAT
The owner makes excuses as to why she has not done this or that. Some like it, but her pay is very low and no feedback for QA. I think you only get paid if she does by her clients. Do not know for sure though.
Emdat
Can anyone tell me about Emdat? I have an IN-DB9 pedal. Is that compatible? Thanks in advance!
Emdat
 Not true. I worked for a company using Emdat for a short time and I did not have to buy a special pedal. I used my USB pedal, the same pedal I have used for numerous jobs. However, I personally did not care for Emdat. It conflicted with my version of Word.
Emdat
You might want to try Professional Dictation Associates (I think that is the name of the company). They pay over 8 cents off QA but why you would want to work on an Emdat system is beyond me. I hate it. I think that is one of the worst VPN ever, but that's just me. I know there are MTs out there who like it. I'm just not one of those.
EMDAT
Can anyone tell me how EMDAT is to work with? PC requirements, foot pedal, etc? Thanks!
I like Emdat
I've been working on it for about two years now - no real problems, very user friendly.
Emdat?
I find your post interesting because I am a fairly new MT and Emdat is all I have ever known. What do you feel is bad about it and what platforms do you like better? I'm really curious. I feel like I've got it pretty good, but if there's something better, I would love to check into another opportunity.
EmDat
I was offered a job using EmDat and have never used that before. Is it a good platform and easy to use? Can you get your line counts okay on this or does it slow you down. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
EMDAT
This is a great platform IMO! I found it very easy to use and very, very easy to get my lines in and then some! The only down side (if you want to look at it that way) is that for most companies now a days you have to have a special EMDAT only foot pedal to work with them instead of the old school use it with Express Scribe and multiplatform foot pedal. Good luck!
emdat
I am having trouble too but what area are you in. Comcast has a major outage in Pennsylvania, part of Delaware and part of New Jersey.
Emdat
Emdat is not very good when you have fast speakers. You are not able to control the speed at all.
EMDAT
You most certainly can control the speed with EMDAT. You must not have the correct version or something. 
EMDAT
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EMDAT
Keystrokes
Greenlight Transcription in Oregon
Allegiant Transcription
Lee Perfect
Integrity
EMDAT
Zylomed uses Emdat.
EMDAT
They use EMDAT, which I think is a decent platform.
Emdat
The spell check sucks. it is NOT MT Friendly and the line rates do NOT add up at all. I hate it.
emdat
You need to download the program. You do not need a special foot pedal anymore. I have been using this for almost a year now, and both of my pedals work with no delay (settings). My sound is just fine and I can adjust easily. The spellcheck does stink though.
Emdat
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I have been working on the Emdat platform for over 6 years now with 4 different companies. I have never used a foot pedal. I use the function keys, F2 to start and stop, F3 to fast forward and F4 to rewind. Piece of cake. Very user friendly program.
EMDAT
I disagree. I found/find EMDAT to be very user/MT friendly. I make my line counts very easily. I worked for a company making 2 cpl more using another platform than in my EMDAT job, but made more money per hour ($3 more per hour) at my lower paying EMDAT company. I hope this helps:)
EMDAT....
I totally agree with Red, I also went from a higher paying job with another platform to EMDAT and have absolutely no problems with lines or the platform. Whatever problems were before, certainly have not been there the last year.
Emdat
I've been working with Emdat for 3 years and I love it too. Would hate to learn a new program. Like you, I have literally thousands of short cuts in Autotext. I don't use a pedal but hotkeys... even easier.
Emdat
I work in Emdat and love it. I have to type in the demo info but if the docs don't give much info, that's what they get back. If no date is given, I put the dictation date. Some of the docs I type for will mumble the patient's name and I have to look for it. If I can't find it, it goes to QA---patient not found in database. I still get a decent line count. I don't think anyone's going to get rich in this business. A few pennies less really doesn't hurt me that bad, but I know what you mean. ;-)
Emdat
I've used it exclusively for the past 3-1/2 years and I don't think it's as bad as some say. In fact, I think it's very easy to use and I love it. That being said, I have nothing else to compare it to, so it might be wise to get an opinion from others who have used a variety of platforms. I can easily get 800 to 900 lines a day, which may not seem like very many but it's far above what I contracted to do, so I'm happy. :-)
just mark each pedal, so you know which is which. nm
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Need a foot pedal
I need a foot pedal. Could anyone tell me what I need to look for when I purchase one. The ones I have looked at on the internet are between $125 and $200. I would like to find one that is less expensive.
$65 usb foot pedal
It is an Infinity USB footpedal and works with Express Scribe, which is free, and many other programs. It is on tvps.com. You can find the compatibility list on there.
Foot pedal
Yee gads, supposed to take a MT test tomorrow and do not have a foot pedal. Has anyone else out there taken one using their mouse and if so how did it work out? I have been to 4 different computer stores tonight. No one had a clue as to what a foot pedal is. Any info appreciated.
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