- Express Dictate software is a voice recording program that works like a dictaphone. It lets you use your PC or Mac to send dictation to your typist by email, Internet or over the computer network.
- With Express Dictate, record dictations directly on your Android phone or tablet using the simple voice recording controls that are designed to mimic an old style dictaphone dictation recorder.
Express Dictate is a professional dictation voice recorder for Mac OS X. Features include voice activated recordings, record insert, overwrite and append, encryption and Express Dictate will. This tutorial video will show you how to use Speech to Text in Express Scribe transcription software. Download Express Scribe to get started: www.nch.com.au/. Listening to court documents (hearings), learned something new everyday with the work and how they wanted it, management was very good, answered my questions quickly, usually by phone, but sometimes through email, did not really have a hard part to my job, most enjoyable part was the hearings were continuously different, so you would also learn something, I enjoyed it, quit because of a health.
Bytescribe recommends Express Dictate as a voice recorder app for Android mobile devices. Pocket Dictate is a third party app that works well with WebShuttle transcription platform. Below are the features that allow it to be compatible with WebShuttle.
- Allows user to assign a 4-digit ID (Initials field) that is used by WebShuttle.
For Express Dictate to work with WebShuttle, each user must have a WebShuttle user account with a 4-digit ID. Bytescribe will provide the FTP server name, FTP user name and password and user 4-digit ID.
Express Dictate is created by NCH, a company that is not affiliated with Bytescribe.
Setup and Configuration
Below are the configurations settings necessary to allow Express Dictate to upload dictation files to your WebShuttle account.
Step 1. Click the “Settings” icon as shown below.
Step 2. Click the “Send” tab from the Settings screen as shown.
Step 3. Go to the FTP Settings section under the Send tab. Enter the FTP Server, Port, User Name and Password fields for your account. Also, select 'Use Implicit SSL' for the Secure FTP setting and make sure that you use Port 990. Set the Directory field to '/uploads' as shown below.
FTP Server: bytescribe.net (or cs1.bytescribe.net - check your account settings)
Port: 990 (for Implicit SSL or 2500 for Explicit SSL or 21 for standard FTP)
User Name: (your account number)
Password: (your FTP password - not the WebShuttle user password:
Secure FTP: Use implicit SSL (if using port 990)
Directory: /uploads (must be set to '/uploads')
Step 4. Select the WAV option under the Send Audio Format section. Click the OK button.
Step 5. *** Important **** Click on the 'Other' tab of the Settings window. You will need to set the 'Auto Naming' field to start with the WebShuttle user's 4-digit ID followed by an underscore as shown below. The rest of the field can include the dictator's name or something like 'Dictation' as shown below.
Step 6. Now you are ready to start recording dictation. From the main list screen, click the plus ( + ) icon to start recording.
Step 7. Click the Record button as shown below. When finished with the dictation, click the Send icon at the top of the screen.
Thank you for your interest in working with Dictate Express. Here are the highlights of working with us:
- Independent Contractor (IC) status only.
- Prompt semimonthly invoice payment through direct deposit.
- Choose when you work.
- Minimum production requirement of 45 minutes per day.
- Supportive “team” environment and company culture.
- High-speed internet connection
- Computer able to run Windows 7 or later
- Microsoft Word 2003 or later
- Wave player software and foot pedal
- Intermediate to advanced skills using the above software, internet, FTP, and email
- Ability to follow written instructions
- Impeccable work ethic
- Cheerful attitude
- Great communication skills
We do require testing before even accepting your application, this saves time for both of us. There are 4 tests: Spelling, Comma Use, Confusing Words, and a 4-minute audio transcription test. These tests are “open book,” so passing scores are high (100% for Spelling, 90% for Comma Use and Confusing Words, and pass/fail review of the transcription test). You must pass each test in order to proceed to the next test. Be sure to read the instructions for each test carefully.
Express Dictate App
A big part of this testing process is the ability to follow written instructions independently. If the test itself is not functioning properly, you may email support@dictateexpress.com with a detailed description of the problem, and also screen shots of any errors displayed. Otherwise, please do not contact us. We will reach out once you have completed the testing process. Happy testing!