Grundig have launched the new top of the range 420 DigtaSonic digital dictation machine.

The digital DigtaSonic 420 is the first of Grundig Business Systems’ portable devices to support the improved DSSPro voice standard and comes with the smooth “Soft Touch Composite” finish and bright colour display. The DigtaSonic 420 boasts both enhanced security and optimum sound quality, the latter an important consideration for those using voice recognition software. The DigtaSonic 420 is available now, packaged together with the DigtaSoft PC software.

Professional, easy - and secure

The DigtaSonic 420 makes professional dictation simple. Users get a clear, bright colour display with all functions shown as symbols, while menus are available in a choice of nine languages.  The ergonomically shaped, high quality casing features the new "Soft Touch Composite" finish, a smooth, rubberised coating designed for extra grip and comfort; while the familiar slide switch makes for easy one-handed, intuitive operation.  If it cannot be charged via the mains, the DigtaSonic 420 can also be used with batteries, making it ideal for professional users on the move with extensive dictation requirements.

With its support for the DSSPro voice standard Grundig Business Systems is offering customers not only the best possible voice quality but also enhanced security for everyone from the author to the typists.  Voice files are encrypted during the recording of a dictation to allow the user (a lawyer or doctor, for example) to securely record and transfer confidential data. A PIN style password to protect the internal memory also protects sensitive recordings from unauthorized access.  Courtesy of pre-defined user permissions, only the nominated secretary can then play-back and transcribe confidential files – safely ring-fencing anything that needs protecting.  

Customised and network-compatible

The DigtaSonic 420 is geared to the power user and can be tailored accordingly. The 128 MB internal memory allows up to 20 hours of voice recordings, with extra capacity available via the DigtaCard memory cards. It can also be used as a fully functional desktop USB microphone via the USB interface.   Users can directly dictate into the PC whilst controlling the applications of the dictation software or the voice recognition software via the slide switch and the device keys.  

The extended menu functions are well suited to supporting network-based workflow. Twenty authors’ names, typists, dictation types and groups can be edited at the PC and then stored to the hard disk of the dictation machine. Any relevant information can be stored with each dictation together with its priority and individual number on the so-called dictation note.  Thanks to DSSPro the user is able to send the encrypted and compressed voice file via the Internet to the nominated typist or to the voice recognition system. This helps to keep the network clear as well as making for fast and secure data transfer.  

The DigtaSonic 420 is a professional device designed for efficient, quick and safe working on the move or behind the desk.  When used in conjunction with a voice recognition system and the DSSPro voice standard, there is the potential for even greater cost savings and productivity gains.