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PhillipaW · #1 (**permalink**) 09-24-2010

Heya,

Does anyone know where to get transcription pedals from and also what a good brand is?
I have never done transcription before but I'm thinking of offering it as a service. After lots of practice of course.

Also, what do you think is a good price range for pedals?

TIA

Phillipa

bridiej · #2 (**permalink**) 09-25-2010

Many years ago I bought the Start Stop Transcription Software and it came with a pedal..... although now I tend to use Express Scribe (I like the fact I can add comments to the audio files) and the pedal works with that also.

Have you tried ebay? Often a good start if you're looking for something cost effective.

Of course, you could subcontract your transcription assignments to another local VA

PamH53 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-25-2010

I bought an Infinity pedal from EBay for about $50.00 which I use with Express Scribe. Works great.

debw241 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-25-2010

Good luck and practice/practice/practice. It is best choice to have pedals, even though you can transcribe without them.

ExecAdminAssist · #5 (**permalink**) 09-25-2010

I recently bought my Infinity USB-2 pedal through Amazon (via Image Enterprise) for a great price. It works perfectly with ExpressScribe in both Mac Leopard and Windows 7. It comes new in the box with no frills - since no software is needed. I'm old school and couldn't transcribe without it, especially on the Mac.

PhillipaW · #6 (**permalink**) 09-25-2010

Thanks guys, I will have a look on eBay.

And LOL @ Bridie...my sister in-law actually has lots of transcription experience so if anyone asks for that service before I am competent I'll probably get her to do it.

PhillipaW · #7 (**permalink**) 09-25-2010

Thanks for that ExecAdminAssist, I'll look on Amazon too! They usually do have good deals on there.

PhillipaW · #8 (**permalink**) 09-25-2010

Does anyone know if an Olympus RS-12 Footswitch System 2000 is any good?
There's one on Amazon but it doesn't have any info on it and I can't find any anywhere else.

Virtual K · #9 (**permalink**) 09-27-2010

Not sure about the Olympus pedal, but like some of the others, I've bought an Infinity foot pedal through Amazon. I use it with Express Scribe and I'm very happy with it.