This page provides information and links about using Dictation Buddy and how to obtain, evaluate and purchase Dictation Buddy software, optional foot pedals and other accessories. Dictation Buddy supports playback control with a foot pedal and allows you to record from the mic input on the PC's sound card.

Download Dictation Buddy no-cost Evaluation

You may download, install and evaluate Dictation Buddy, at no cost, for one month. Evaluation copies are available for download by clicking any of the following links. Evaluation copies are fully functional versions of the program, with the exception that the program will expire after 30 days. If you already have an Infinity USB foot pedal, it should work with the evaluation software. For ongoing use of the product, you must purchase a Dictation Buddy Buddy software license.

Dictation Buddy is supported on Windows 95 /98 /Me /NT /2000 /XP and Vista. The only requirement of the PC is that it be equipped with a standard sound card.

* All bundle pricing includes shipping costs within North America.

To Purchase Multiple Software Licenses, use the Alternate purchase links.

Users of previous versions of Dictation Buddy and of Transcription Buddy Recorder Edition, may follow this link to purchase an upgrade to Dictation Buddy V4.0 at a discount price of $25.00..

Before you purchase a foot pedal bundle, you should read this information about using a foot pedal with Dictation Buddy.
Before purchasing a SpeechMike Pro bundle, you should read this information about using a SpeechMike with Transcription Buddy.

The purchase price for any of the "bundled" systems includes ground shipping anywhere in North America. Although the shipment will probably arrive within 4 business days, exact shipping times cannot be guaranteed.

Other Editions include:

• Transcription Buddy plays pre-recorded audio files and allows you to listen and control the playback, while at the same time, transcribing the audio into another PC application like Word or Word Perfect.
  
• The Dial-Out Edition has all of the playback features of Transcription Buddy and also works as a transcription station or "C-Phone" and will allow your PC to control playback on dictation systems from companies like Dictaphone and Lanier. The playback may also be recorded onto the PC for future transcription.

• Transcription Buddy Features.
• Frequently Asked Questions.
• Recording phone calls with Dictation Buddy.
• DSS File support and other Methods of Audio Compression.
• Imbedding bookmarks and text into files.
• Using Dictation Buddy and the Philips SpeechMike Pro (USB).
• PC based recording of board meetings.
• Re-recording using Dictation Buddy.