Dictation, Speech Recognition and Transcription Solutions for Australian Professionals
From traditional digital dictation hardware to modern cloud speech workflows, find the right solution for your practice, business or team. 25 years of Australian deployment experience.
Find the right solution for your workflow
Three pathways for Australian professionals. Choose the approach that fits how you work.
Why professionals choose Dictation Solutions Australia
Hardware, software and cloud -- we cover the complete dictation and speech recognition workflow.
Hardware and software expertise
We cover the full dictation workflow - from Philips and Olympus voice recorders and foot pedals through to Dragon speech recognition software and cloud transcription platforms. One contact, complete solution.
Healthcare and legal focus
Most of our clients work in healthcare, legal or government. Our team understands the specific requirements of medical documentation, legal transcription, and secure enterprise dictation environments.
Modern and traditional workflows
Not everyone is ready to move to cloud AI speech tools. We support traditional dictation recorder workflows alongside modern Dragon and cloud speech solutions - whichever works for your team.
Australian support
Local deployment support from Voice Recognition Australia. Real people who understand your workflow, not a support ticket queue in another timezone.
Voice Recognition Australia - 25 years of dictation expertise
Dictation Solutions Australia is part of the Voice Recognition Australia network - Australia's longest-serving speech recognition and dictation specialist. Our team has deployed Dragon, Philips and Olympus dictation systems across healthcare, legal, government and enterprise environments since the late 1990s. We help organisations choose the right solution, not just sell product.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Dragon and a dictation recorder?
Dragon software converts your speech to text in real time as you dictate into a computer or microphone. A digital dictation recorder captures your voice as an audio file, which is then transcribed later - either manually by a typist or via software. Many professionals use both: a recorder in the field, Dragon at the desk.
Do I need Dragon software or is cloud speech recognition enough?
It depends on your workflow. Dragon Professional works offline, has deep Windows application integration, and can automate complex tasks by voice. Cloud speech recognition is accessible from any browser, requires no local installation, and is often more cost-effective for occasional users. We can help you work out which approach suits your situation.
What dictation hardware do you recommend for healthcare?
For healthcare workflows, Philips SpeechMike and SpeechOne devices are widely used with Dragon Medical One. Olympus digital recorders work well for clinicians who prefer to dictate remotely and have audio transcribed. The right choice depends on whether you are dictating directly into an EMR or using a separate transcription workflow.
Is Dragon Medical One available in Australia?
Yes. Dragon Medical One is available through Voice Recognition Australia, an authorised Nuance/Microsoft reseller. It is a cloud-based subscription product designed specifically for healthcare documentation. Pricing is per user per year - contact Voice Recognition Australia for current Australian pricing.
What is a foot pedal used for in dictation?
A foot pedal lets a typist or transcriptionist control audio playback hands-free during transcription - play, pause, rewind and fast-forward using their feet while their hands remain on the keyboard. Philips and Olympus both make foot pedals designed for their respective dictation workflows.
Can Dragon work with Philips or Olympus voice recorders?
Dragon Professional can transcribe audio files from digital voice recorders, including Philips and Olympus devices, as long as the recording is single-speaker audio in a supported format (DS2, DSS, MP3, WAV, WMA). This is useful for professionals who prefer to dictate away from their desk and transcribe later.
Not sure which approach is right for you?
Our team has been helping Australian professionals choose dictation and speech recognition solutions for 25 years. Tell us about your workflow and we will point you in the right direction.
- What you are trying to dictate and where
- Whether you need hardware, software or both
- Your industry and any compliance requirements
- Number of users and deployment environment