OM System DS-9600 Digital Voice Recorder

Bluetooth Dictation With Real-Time Speech-to-Text

The OM System DS-9600 is the first DS Series recorder with Bluetooth. Record on the go, then send dictations to your smartphone and on to ODMS Cloud without docking. With the ODMS Cloud mobile app, the DS-9600 can also turn your speech into text in real time, so you can finish a document even without a transcriptionist.

Key Features

• Bluetooth file transfer: Send recordings from the recorder to the ODMS Cloud mobile app on your phone.
• Real-time speech recognition: See your words appear as you dictate through the ODMS Cloud app, then edit the transcript with the recorder’s own controls.
• Beamforming dual microphones: Focus on your voice and cut noise from the sides and back for better speech recognition accuracy.
• Three microphone sensitivity levels: High for meetings, Mid for everyday dictation, and Low for close-up recording.
• Dictation and Conference modes: Hold the recorder any way for notes, or set the two microphones to a 90° stereo layout for interviews and small meetings.
• Triple-layer pop filter and shock-absorbing mount: Reduce wind, plosive sounds, and handling noise.
• 4-position optical slide switch: Record, stop, play, and rewind with one thumb.
• Insert, overwrite, and append modes: Fix a word, replace a section, or add to the end without starting over.
• Up to 32 index marks per file: Flag key sections for your transcriptionist.
• Author ID and work types: Tag each dictation so it routes to the right person and workflow.
• 2.4-inch full-color screen: Live recording monitor and an easy menu at a glance.

Security and Durability

• 256-bit AES encryption protects files from recording to transfer
• 4-digit PIN lock keeps out unauthorized users
• Drop tested to 1.5 meters (about 5 feet)
• Alcohol-resistant housing that can be cleaned with 70% isopropanol or 76.9% to 81.4% ethanol

Who the DS-9600 Is For

The DS-9600 suits physicians, attorneys, and other professionals who dictate away from their desk and want files to reach the cloud from their phone. It is also a strong choice for solo users who want speech-to-text without a separate transcription service. Teams that share one recorder among several authors should consider the DS-9500, which stores up to 10 author IDs and transfers files over Wi-Fi.

What’s in the Box

• OM System DS-9600 digital voice recorder
• CR-22 docking station
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Specifications

• Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB, and CR-22 docking station
• Memory: 4 GB internal, plus SD cards up to 512 GB
• Recording formats: DSS (with encryption), PCM WAV, and MP3
• Display: 2.4-inch TFT color LCD
• Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 23 hours
• Charging: USB from a PC or charger, or about 2 hours in the CR-22 dock with an OM System AC adapter
• Jacks: 3.5 mm microphone and headphone
• Author IDs: 1
• Software: ODMS Cloud

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is new on the OM System DS-9600?

The DS-9600 adds Bluetooth, real-time speech-to-text through the ODMS Cloud mobile app, 4 GB of memory with SD support up to 512 GB, and the new CR-22 docking station. It keeps the beamforming microphones, slide switch, and 256-bit encryption of the DS Series.

Does the DS-9600 have Wi-Fi?

No. The DS-9600 uses Bluetooth to send recordings to the ODMS Cloud mobile app on your smartphone. If you need Wi-Fi transfer, the DS-9500 is the Wi-Fi model.

Can the DS-9600 convert speech to text?

Yes. Paired with the ODMS Cloud mobile app, the DS-9600 supports real-time speech recognition, and you can edit the transcript using the recorder’s controls. ODMS Cloud also supports background speech recognition and traditional transcription workflows.

How long does the DS-9600 battery last?

The rechargeable lithium-ion battery lasts up to 23 hours. It charges over USB or in about 2 hours in the CR-22 docking station with an OM System AC adapter.

Can the DS-9600 be cleaned with disinfectant wipes?

Yes. Its alcohol-resistant housing holds up to 70% isopropanol and 76.9% to 81.4% ethanol, which makes it a good fit for clinics and hospitals.

Can I use the DS-9600 hands-free?

Yes. Connect a foot switch to the CR-22 docking station to control recording with your foot.