Record dictation away from your computer, review and edit it on the recorder, then transfer the files for transcription. Choose the push-button DPM6000 or the slide-switch DPM8000; both offers include a two-year SpeechExec Dictate subscription, with different software editions and accessories.
Start with the controls you prefer, then compare the microphone system, workflow software and included dock.
| Compare | DPM6000 | DPM8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Recording controls | Push buttons for record/pause, stop/play, rewind and forward | Slide switch for record, stop, play and fast rewind |
| Microphones | Two omnidirectional microphones for stereo recording | One directional and one omnidirectional microphone; profile-dependent motion-based selection |
| Included software | SpeechExec Basic Dictate — two-year subscription | SpeechExec Pro Dictate — two-year subscription |
| Docking station | Optional ACC8120; not included | ACC8120 included |
| Recording security | For encrypted recorder files, choose DPM8000 | AES-256 encryption for DSS Pro files and device PIN protection; configured in SpeechExec |
| Recording formats | DSS/DSS Pro, stereo MP3, mono or stereo PCM WAV | DSS/DSS Pro, stereo MP3, mono or stereo PCM WAV |
Choose push-button DPM6000 · Choose slide-switch DPM8000
DSS and DSS Pro suit dictation workflows, including inserting speech into an existing recording. MP3 and WAV are useful when you need audio files for other compatible players or transcription applications. Both recorders can overwrite or append in all three format families; insertion is available for DSS/DSS Pro. Select the format your receiving software accepts before recording.
The DPM6000 includes SpeechExec Basic Dictate for downloading and routing dictation files. The DPM8000 includes SpeechExec Pro Dictate; the current Pro application supports a recorded-file speech-recognition workflow with separately licensed Dragon Professional 16 or Dragon Legal 16. Philips currently specifies Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise, a USB port and internet access for SpeechExec activation. Recordings are saved on the recorder’s memory card and transferred by USB. Download SpeechExec using the product key supplied in the box. An optional Philips SpeechLive connection requires a separate subscription.
Both recorders include a memory card, rechargeable battery, USB cable, pouch and a two-year subscription to their respective SpeechExec Dictate edition. DPM6000 includes a quick start guide; DPM8000 includes a user manual and ACC8120 docking station. A foot control, transcriptionist software, Dragon license and SpeechLive subscription are separate purchases. Both supplied keys activate the latest version of their respective SpeechExec edition.
