You might need a better set of phones and/or speakers, too. nm
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Speakers ???
Do many of you fellow MTs use speakers while working or just plug your headphones into computer and work that way. For the ones that do use speakers, is the dictation clearer or louder? I have never used speakers before and wondered if I should.
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speakers
Can anyone recommend quality speakers for difficult dictators? I have my computer volume maxed out, as well as my headphones and I still need more volume with certain dictators who whisper. Something with an EQ built in would be great for those mumblers too.
Also, has anyone had experience with the Bose headphones?
speakers
The whisperers drive me crazy! Did you go with the $300 set or the $140 for the Bose?
speakers
I've always used the metal "Lanier" type headphones and they've been great, but I just tried a pair of Sony "digital reference" headphones for listening to music. They are a little heavy on your head, but the sound quality is wonderful.. you hear things you couldn't before. Having the speakers on just seems to muffle voice for me and I tend not to hear as well. So, next to the Sonys, I would use the metal earphones. Hope this helps.
Using speakers
Does anyone plug their headphones into speakers instead of the computer? If so, do you think the sound quality and mush mouths are better? Thanks for your input.
I have them plugged in to my speakers.
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I haven't ever tried that since I got the speakers.
It's worth a try. I have used all the cheap headphones and had little noise. This humming is making me crazy...or is the doctors? Thanks for the tip!
speakers/headset
I have an extension i bought at radio shack and plug/unplug speakers/headset - makes it easier than getting to the rear of the computer. I've never seen a splitter - it would make sense!
No, there is no where on my speakers to plug into so I must ..sm
plug the headset directly into the back of the computer..on the floor..hard to access. Then I have to unplug the headset and plug up the speakers when I want to use them so not quite an ideal set-up!
Thanks for that tip! I will check on that box. I do use speakers (sm)
I have always had to use some kind of external boost for audio. I have some hearing loss (I believe partly as a result of MT), and I have never gotten good enough sound just from the computer.
I used to use a Radio Shack amplifier and plug my headset into that with an adaptor jack. Now I have computer speakers with a headphone jack on one of them. It provides very good sound for one company I work for, but I recently got a side job and the sound quality isn't so good. I am definitely going to try the Sound Blaster box. I think I'm going to invest in some noise cancelling headphones that someone else on the board suggested.
This is such a great resource!
Good Speakers?
I would like to get away from headphones too.
Where do I find those speakers mentioned (or other good ones I can use)?
Right now I am plugging my headphones into $30 speakers I got at Best Buy. They sound crappy without my headphones.
Headsets / Speakers
Anyone know of good headsets that provide clarity? I am looking for that rather than volume.
I have also thought about just using good speakers (no headset), but I am wondering if it would cause more errors of sublte wording. It seems like it would be better on the ears but not as good for hearing.
Input is appreciated.
speakers & headphones
I'm looking for any recommendations for new speakers and headphones for my computer. I'm starting a new account and the audio isn't all that great, I was just wondering if upgrading my speakers and headphones would make things better.
Thanx for any information.
Donna 
should read...ESL and EFL speakers.nm
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Using both headphones/speakers
On the same subject sort of, I have my headphones plugged into speakers so that I can unplug them and listen through speakers. How can I do both, i.e. have internet radio in the background while I transcribe with headphones on? Thanks
very good quality speakers
 Hi,
Does anyone have a particular brand name, other than Bose (much TOO expensive) of speakers that you use for you job. I had good amplified speakers that you can wear a headset with, but 1 of them is no longer any good. Warranty is over with. Any suggestions? Thanks
Can you just plug the headset into the speakers?
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If you could possibly get new speakers with plug-in...
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Laptop does not have good speakers so I run
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To Laptop does not have good speakers
Excellent idea!!!!!! I love my Bose radio....it's the type without a CD changer...BUT! one of my cats, Kazie, a brat cat, sits on top of the radio and either turns the radio on, changes the time and a few times the alarm time, turns the volume upupupup (wonderful at 3 a.m.) and anything else that only a cat can do. Even with a book on top, she seems to know if she moves her weight around, she can do one or two of the above!!!  She's even tipped the bedside light over on me. All of this is because she's hungry and wants to eat NOW!!!! But, I love her. 
hoped to use the speakers in background
instead of having both come through the headphones. Would probably have to have two soundcards or something.
For a while I used a splitter in the back for my speakers and headphones- sm
but now I use the front jack (my old computer did not have this option) for my headphones, but my speakers automatically do not work if my headphones are plugged in. You might need to just unplug your speakers in order for your headphones to work while plugged into the computer. Just try different plug configurations and see what works.
Doing your blanks with the speakers helps too (no headphones) - sm
you "hear" differently. I my blanks both ways usually, helps a lot in hearing. Get tons of samples as suggested, they are great help in figuring out what that particular Dr. is saying. You do acquire an ear, takes some time though, good luck sounds like you took the bull by the horns.
Does anyone have their earphones plugged into their tower instead of speakers?? (sm)
I have a coworker who does not have an earphone plug-in on her speakers but she does on her tower. Does anyone know how to configure this to be able to hear through her earphones when plugged into the tower? Thank you in advance.
I just meant when you plug speakers into the computer
and then the headphones into the speakers. When I plugged headphones directly into the computer the sound was never loud enough for me.
Legal dictations usually are multiple speakers
But, legal dictations usually have a longer TAT.
Only when use both speakers and headphones it acts almost like a power booster
and you get double the volume, at least in my experience, helps a lot with those whisperers.
Need equipment to help clarify dictation whether it be better speakers, etc. tried Speech adust a t
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C-phones
Are C-phones worth the trouble and expense of getting one? I work for a small company and now the docs want to go back to them! I thought they were rather obsolete. Also, what kind of cost is involved in unlimited long distance plus do you have to have a separate phone line for these? 
C-phones
Aren't C-phones a little outdated or it is just my imagination? I was working on a contingent basis for a wonderful small company but now the owner says the docs like the C-phone better and have switched from that after using the voice-activated equipment for awhile. I enjoyed the work but not the expense of purchasing outdated equipment that I doubt I would use anywhere else. So for now, I have virtually NO work
c phones
I have been searching for a job again and I see one that needs me to have one. Don't know anything at all about them. What are they and what do they do? thanks!
ear phones
Got them at Radio Shack. I got the less expensive ones, and am sorry I didn't get the fancier, more expensive ones. I think they would be worth it. Will be getting some better ones later.
ear phones
I have no idea, honestly. I just don't like wearing a "leash," as well. Also, the ones MQ sent are about 10 feet long.
I know when I see teenagers blasting their music directly into their ears, it not only aggravates me because I can hear it, but it makes me think they'll probably become deaf or hard-of-hearing at an early age.
Ear phones
I also have C-phone and hate the chinset ear phones. They dig into my ears, and give me a headache. I got on ebay and searched on C-phone. I ran across a pair of ear buds (like an MP3 player has) that are 2-prong, and only for the Dictaphone system. Very excited to get them! 
ear phones
where to get ear phones
ear phones
Just ordered a pair from the company I work for today, but if the company does not provide them, I have, in the past ordered on line from Lanier. They have a website. Another possibility someone just brought to my attention is Radio Shack. Also Dictaphone makes them, which I have ordered also in the past. They have a website,
C-phones
A C-phone is a telephone with a foot pedal where you pick up your dictation. You dial into a number given by your employer/hospital. Used C-phones can run 100-150.00, and new ones are around 700.00-900.00. Try EBay, as I believe they have them under medical transcription. I have used one for years and really like it. Quality of the dictation is usually perfect.
What ear phones do you use?
I noticed a huge difference in my ability to hear when I switched from regular "transcription" ear phones to a really good quality Bose stereo headphone. It was a $$ investment, to be sure, but I figured it was worth it since it's tax deductible and I hear more without having to leave as many blanks.
Good luck. Hope you find a solution that works for you.
c-phones
Don't know about being the same, but I have one for sale if you are interested.
Maybe nationalist. Everyone else is listing countries of origin. White english speakers at the wor
They like to show off, play with the language. At least the ESLs learn to say it, and always say it the same way, every time. The Caucasian English-speakers are the worst, arrogant, effusive with the language.
if a new headset doesn't help, plug directly into CPU and avoid speakers and see if that helps.
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phones through router
I have Vonage (see above) and I have a C-phone connected to my phone line on the Vonage router box, but I still have regular phone lines connecting my home phone, so basically 2 different phone numbers, 2 different services.
Head phones
I have never used noise reduction head phones, but the best head phones I have ever used are the ones that came with the Olympus 4000 transcription system. You can buy the head phones separately. I think they are about $50. This is a lot, but versus the others I have bought in the past (around $25) there is simply no comparison. I also use them to listen to music on my computer. They are great! I have a Soundblaster card on one computer, but even on my other computer the sound is much better than with regular head phones.
Wav files vs. C-Phones
Think I'd better get a laptap in the future! Sitting outside typing sounds wonderful but since I am only doing this on a contingent basis, guess I'll stick with my big old computer. Thanks for your input!
interpreter phones in the ER
How does that work in the ER when they need an interpreter for a patient? I'm thinking there are on-call interpreters (or translators) for specific languages but I'm curious if anyone knows anything about this. 
cell phones
I was just at the hospital Friday evening attending a death, and one of the family members said, "Oh, we can't use the cell phones," and a nurse said, "Sure you can. It's okay." Things have changed. There may be some places in a hospital where they are still not allowed, but they are becoming accepted in more and more parts of the hospitals.
Cell phones
The candidates running in our state (LA) are calling cell phones. It was on the news a little bit ago that the phone numbers are the ones that were wrote on the voter registration and if you don't want the calls, to write the voter registrar.
cell phones
It seems to mean i read it was against the HIPAA (?) for doctors to dictate on cell phones. I've heard stories, though, of many doctors who do. What about dictating from home--are they taking medical records at home to do this. Seems like that is a violation, too. But who is going to say anything to doctors about diddly squat stuff like rules or slowing down a little so we can understand what the heck you are saying?
WISH THEY'D PUT THEIR CELL PHONES...sm
on ice while dictating, or I have a few suggestions where to keep it. My nerves aren't frazzled enough with this industry, now we have these clowns keep their cell phones ON while dictating. This morning I had to sit through dictation from one of the worst, and he knows it, all the while having his shrill, loud cell phone ringing in my ear. I know they have to stay available as physicians, but what's wrong with voice mail, text messaging, until he/she is able to take the call in an appropriate, courteous manner. No, they have to let it keep ringing. My ears are still buzzing.
yuck, i will never like c-phones...sm
No matter what i ever tried, the footpedal with a Cphone is just awful....I wonder why companies still use this antiquated hot mess.
Look for companies that still use C-phones or similar.
Then you'll most likely need unlimited long distance, but dial-up won't matter.
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