Anyone tried the Sony wireless headphones or another brand - sm
Posted By: newtothisscene on 2008-03-31
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I currently have a Radio Shack version (900 MHz) but there is an awful hissing sound with every word of dictation. I like them because they allow you to turn the volume of your dictation up very high, which is perfect for my low-talkers, but the hissing noise is driving me crazy. Thanks in advance for any help or info you can provide.
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Sony headphones...
I LOVE my Sony MDR-NC7 headphones. They sit right on my ears, are very comfortable, and when the noise cancelling feature is turned on, the sound is very crisp and clear. I don't know if you are in the market for noise cancelling, but I thought I would put my two cents in, since I do highly recommend these to anyone! I bought mine at Best Buy for $49.99. 
Sony NC headphones...
Mine are model #MDR-NC7. I love them, they are very comfortable to wear, as they sit right on my ears, and are very cushy! The NC is great, I can even hear the doctors very clearly when my 4-year-old and husband are in the same room. I bought them at Best Buy for $49.99. I know that there are better ones out there, but for the price, I highly recommend these! 
Sony® MDR-Q22LP w.ear™ Headphones (nm)
I use the Sony dynamic stereo headphones that go over the years. I don't have a
hearign problem yet, but they shut out alot of outside noise (like the kids), and are very comfortable.
What type of headphones do you use? Anyone use Sony Noise Cancelling Fontopia Ear buds?
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Wireless headphones
Is anyone using wireless headphones and, if so, any opinions on them? I would like to get rid of the cord tying me to my computer, and see that Sony makes wireless headphones (by browsing TranscriptionGear.com). Any input would be appreciated.
Judy
Wireless headphones
I use wireless headphones, and after reading your post I remember when I first got them, I had this awful hissing noise also. I hate to say it, but I cannot remember what I did in order to stop it... there is some setting you have to change in your sound settings that will fix this... I wish I could remember what to tell you, but this CAN be fixed by just changing some setting... sorry can't help you more.
Wireless Headphones
Does anyone use these? Can you recommend a good brand?
Wireless Headphones?
I am constantly getting tangled up in my headphone wires and would love to find a set of wireless headphones. Does anyone know what type of wireless headphones would work well for transcription? Thanks in advance!
Wireless headphones?
Is there anyone who uses these? Do you like them? Exactly, how do they work?
Wireless/Bluetooth Headphones - Found one!
I recently purchased a pair of Motorola S9 headphones. I love them!!!! I listen to Radio Margaritaville on a very low volume and have my dictators at a higher volume. I type away with no "strings attached" and when I want to go in the kitchen for some coffee, I just get up and go....and still listen to Radio Margaritaville while in kitchen getting coffee, doing laundry, etc. These are fun!!!! Constant listen time is only about 6 hours on one charge, so might invest in a 2nd pair so I can have constant use of them. I don't even feel them on!! PLUS - It is also paired with my cell phone. So, I can be typing along...my phone rings..I just touch the little button on my left ear and the music stops and my call begins through the headphones, with a built-in mic! LOVE IT!!!!!
http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details.jsp?globalObjectId=177
I work on a Dell XPS and am completely wireless except for headphones...
Wireless keyboard and mouse; wireless pedal in the form of a Playstation wireless controller, although I am sure that only works with Express Scribe. You can buy wireless headphones, but I have not invested in them as of yet. Being wireless, I have found it very comfortable to work in my recliner chair. I can even put my feet up while using the joystick on the Playstation controler to play the sound. My ergo keyboard fits in my lap, which some may find a litte weird, but I am total comfortable without any aches, pains, numbness, fatigue. Mouse goes on the arm of the chair (works only with opitcal mouse, no wheel). Works for me. Good luck!!!!
Sony ones
Would these be the fold-up Sony® MDR-A35G Sports Headphones?
If so, um... they look like earbuds or at least work the same way. I need a regular headset -- something I can grab off in one easy movement without tangling in my hair (for those quick get-aways)
Sony
Sony USED to be good; I have three newer ones and they ALL are like that. I pay 100.00 - 125.00 to have them "fixed" and they work for a day or two and then back to more of the same. Save your money and don't buy these anymore until they fix them. I personally will never buy another one again. It is like a bottomless money pit for me at 600.00 plus and then every 6 months or so another 125.00 for each one. I was wondering if I were the only one. Now I know they all are probably the same worthless pieces of junk. I'm off to buy new ones and they definitely won't be Sony!
Sony for sure
I didn't have the exact same pair as the above poster, but they were Sony's for about $50 at Walmart. Just some earbuds that were supercomfy, crisp sound and had a nice long cord. I think they were actually marketed for the iPods.
Unfortunately, they didn't work too well once my dogs got hold of them. :-(
Go for the best! Sony, Philips - anything over $50.
Minimum $50 for a good pair. It never ceases to amaze me that MTs spend under $10 for the very thing that makes or breaks their work - Everything is based on what we hear. The difference is phenomenal between a cheap $10 headset and a good $50 and up one. Treat yourself well and go for a good set - again anything Sony or Philips over $50 - wireless are great - Sony makes a great rechargeable wireless. I prefer the Philips regular set that runs around $50. I can hear anything and everything perfectly, while my coworkers struggle and struggle. Invest in yourself and your career - you are WORTH IT!!
SONY DIGITAL HELP!!!
Well... this is the first time I have ever done anything like this, so bear with me! I have recently started typing for a clinic who is using the Sony ICD-BM1 recorder. After the doctor dictates, the office staff downloads the files from the memory stick and sends them via email. HOWEVER, the files are HUGE. A typical 1-2 minute dictation is coming across as 2 MB or more. I have an 8 minute dictation that came across this afternoon that was 87 MB after I converted it from an MP3 to WAV. I am well-versed in the Olympus DSS system and another office I type for uses it. Typically with the Olympus system it will take 25-30 dictation (1-3 minutes each) to even equal 2 MB. The particular office who uses Olympus is able to send me 30+ files at a time to download, whereas the office using Sony has to send them 1 at a time and usually 50% will bounce back to them.
So, my question is... Has anybody ever experienced this problem and, if so, HOW DO I FIX IT?? The other Transcriptionist (who actually works in-office) is getting ready to go out of town on vacation and we are hoping somebody can help us learn to compress the files before she leaves so that the other office personnel won't have to mess around with it as much as we do. TIA ~Missy
Need digital help! (Sony)
Anybody have docs who use a Sony digital recorder? My docs are recently using them and it is turning out that a single 2 minute dictation is coming across as 2 MB or more, thus 10 dictations are coming across as 20 MB or more, which in turn are being rejected by the email server. I have another clinic who uses Olympus DSS and it would take 30+ of 2-3 minute dictations to equal 2 MB. Is there a setting within the recorder that needs to be adjusted to make the files smaller? These individual files just seem so huge and it is making it difficult for the office to get them out via email because they have to be sent one at a time and I have to be on the other end to download and delete off the server before more will go through. (I only have a 10 MB email box). Any help would be appreciated. TIA!
I use Sony earbuds
Bought them (Radio Shack, $59) specifically to use with my iPod, but I tried them and love them for transcription. They come with three different-sized rubber pieces to fit your ears and block out noise. I tried all three before settling on the smallest one. Warning...they block noise so well that I almost had a heart attack when DD came for a visit and appeared out of nowhere. She said she rang the doorbell, but I never heard it. I also can't hear the the keyboard clicking or the grandfather clock bonging or the phone ringing or the dogs barking or DH hollering....love these earbuds!
sony wav pedal
 I am not an ignorant person but I just can't figure out this wav pedal. Right now I am in tears because I can't get it to work. Can anyone teach me how to get the files onto the wav player and then transcribe them? I am so frustrated I could scream. Any help would be great. I have absolutely no experience in wav pedals, so I think that is my problem. Can you help? Is there a web site where they take you step by step through how to use it? Thanks
Sony hook-over-the-ear (sm)
Okay, so I don't know what you really call them, but I have tried sooo many different types of earphones because I am kind of funny about what feels good on my head.
I found these little Sony earphones that have a hook that is kind of like a pair of eyeglasses that holds the sponge-covered speaker to the outside of your ear. They are on a "Y" wire, so there is nothing over the head, and you can use just one if you need an ear to hear what the kids are getting into.
I bought mine at Radio Shack for about $20.00 last year, but I've seen them other places (probably even Walmart), so I'm sure if you're interested, you can find them. Sorry I can't remember what they are called. If not, e-mail me and I will take a picture of them and send it to you.
Sony Featherlight
I use Sony Featherlight Walkman headphones that you can buy at your local discount center. They go over your head and you barely even know you have them on. The sound is great, too!
Get a pair of Sony earphones. sm
Like the ones kids plug into a portable disc player. I'm not talking about the "cheapies" that most kids use for the disc player with the little foam rubber spongy thingys. Get yourself a decent set that have "faux leather" with the big padding that cover both ears. You won't hear a thing outside of your earphones. Make sure the ear things cover both ears and have a lot of cushioning. A good pair might cost you 20 or 30 bucks, but is well worth it.
Good luck and godspeed MT comrade! :)
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Just make sure the earphone attachment is the same size as your speakers.
I bought my Sony and Panasonic new on
ebay for about $40 apiece. That's been 5 years ago now. I use them both weekly. I don't know what the difference is between a Pearlcorder or any other machine.
Does anyone own a Sony Vaio laptop? Can you tell me what you think? nm
Thanks! 
sony foot pedal help
I lost the disk to download the installation for my Sony FS-85USB wav pedal when I moved recently. Any one know where I can get one or download the installation? Also, lost my red line under misspelled words in Word. How do I get it back?
There are Sony ones at Radio Shack sm
that were suggested to me so I bought a pair. They are silver and look sort of like Spock ears when you have them on. I think they come with a year warranty or maybe I bought that for a few cents, can't remember now. I really like those.
New Sony MDR-NC7 squeezing my head
They are comfy at first but after about 20 minutes my ears are killing me and the sound is not as great as I was hoping. Are there any other ideas. I thought about the Koss portapro or sportapro but don't know anything about them either. I have been using a cheap GE pair after my dog broke my good pair but have a new account that is impossible to hear on the best of days so I thought now is a good time to get a replacement. Unfortunately the Sony's just aren't the ones I'm looking for. I can't handle anything over this price range though.
Elssa - Sony answering machine
You mentioned in your post that the docs called in on your Sony answering machine. Could you please tell me what model that was and how it worked for transcription.
Thanks
Barbara
anyone using Expres Scribe? can you use SONY pedal with it? NM
12 pin Sony foot pedal, adaptor?
I use it with a Sony micro dictator/transcriber but I'm finally jumping into the 21st century. Anyone know if I can find a USB adaptor for such a foot pedal or will I need to invest in a new foot pedal? If so, where should I get one? I'd like to buy one locally, or do I need to but it online?
Thanks!
Sony M2000 transcriber question
Just bought a Sony M2000 microcassette transcriber from Goodwill for $6.99 with all accessories. (buy of the year!!) Can someone tell me how to erase tapes? I currently use a Panasonic, so I'm not quite sure how it works. I'm sure the answer is right in front of my eyes. Thanks alot!!
P.S. The temperamental Sony unit was a bargain at $100! Ouch!
Anybody want to sell me a bridge?
Sony Studio Monitors, 20 bucks. Walmart/Best Buy
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Had a Sony hand control years ago, then my thumb killed me! nm
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Not REALLY a brand name but please SM
This is a mouthwash specially compounded by a pharmacy - I think it originated at Duke University. I usually capitalize Magic because it's not really generic and not really a brand name. JMO
No, not a brand name.
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They are brand new.
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I think 100 may be a lot for brand new newbies. nm
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Maybe it is just the particular model/brand
I have had I believe three Fantoms now (first one so heavy so bought second one years later, then ran over big screw and broke the bar on the bottom of the second one). I have the HEPA filters and have never had to do anything with them - not even change them as mine have a button that is suppose to pop up to tell you when it needs to be replaced. I have probably owned these over the past 10 years or more.
You are right, emptying the cannister can be a little messy - I do what you do and go outside, use a plastic grocery bag to empty it in (or better yet have husband do it) as I, too, have severe allergies.
If I had to choose though, I would still go bagless as I hated changing and buying the bags and once they got about half full you didn't get the suction like you do with an empty bag/cannister.
I am not familiar with the type you have where you have to clean the filter. Ugh.
Look below regarding the Noisebuster brand!
They may work for you too. Good luck!
My brand is SoftFlex, but if you use
a straight keyboard, there is a heated keyboard you could get. Or put a heating pad in your lap. http://www.x-tremegeek.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?productID=10313&sk=MX51419
Goldtouch is brand name. see msg.
www.goldtouch.com
I always get mine on eBay. They aren't cheap but you definitely get what you pay for and they are great, in my opinion.
What brand of LCD monitor to buy? sm
I am really troubled by eye strain ... got new computer glasses from eye doc but still not happy ... a number of people have said I should swap my CRT monitor out for a flat screen LCD. I'm game to do it, but have been reading reviews until I'm brain-dead! Thought maybe you folks here might share what brand of LCD you are using, and if you are happy with it for word processing. I hear some are better for text than others, and I don't want to shell out the bucks without looking into it. TIA!
Brand is Saitek....
I am on my third one and I love it. Have yet to find another keyboard with a touch like this one. It is not silent - it clicks, which is what I really like about it. Nothing at all like a laptop keyboard which make my fingers dyslexic. Bought a MS keyboard, but it sits in the corner as I type much faster with my Saitek, worn off letters and all. The fact that the letter disappear is my only complaint. The light up feature is nice, but in my opinion not bright enough. Gotta say though, it is pretty cool 'cause you can change the colors to purple, red or blue.
I have one for sale still that is brand new...
I bought mine from Dictran in May but have never used it as I ended up taking another job that doesn't use this. I'm asking $85 if you are interested. You can also E-mail me.
I got a brand new computer
custom built by a small shop here in town with XP instead of Vista. Don't count out a small business being able to help you! Cheaper than a Dell, too...
HP is the LAST brand I would recommend!! sm
I have had an HP desktop, which gave me occasional problems, but nothing big. i got an HP laptop last year, and it has been one headache after another. First the wireless connection died, I have had to do a major system restore, I have had to send it in to HP for service, and it still doesn't work right. OTOH, DH bought a Gateway laptop this year that is pretty much the same as mine as far as specs, and he hasn't had a bit of trouble with his. I would recommend either a Gateway or a Toshiba.
You say you're brand new at this
Unfortunately, what you think is "the worst" may very well be the best. Well not actually the best, but probably the norm. Give it some time to adjust. Are you new in general, or just new to at-home work?
Generic vs Brand drugs
I have these in my Shorthand program and they are typed correctly - upper or lower case. No matter how I type them they wind up correct. If the word is at the beginning of a sentence, Shorthand capitalizes it there, which would be correct.
KCl is the generic, Kay Ciel name brand
Offsite MTs have no way of knowing if physcian is using name brand or not unless he specifies. In most cases a service will defer to the generic to be as accurate as possible.
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