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Sony M-2000 Microcassette Transcriber - Renewed

A renewed Sony microcassette transcriber with foot control, variable speed playback, and automatic backspace for efficient hands-free transcription.

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Overview

The Sony M-2000 Microcassette Transcriber is a purpose-built desktop device designed to streamline the process of converting spoken audio on microcassettes into written text. Equipped with a 2-function foot control pedal, it allows transcriptionists to start, stop, and reverse playback without lifting their hands from the keyboard. The automatic backspace feature complements this workflow by rewinding a few seconds each time playback is resumed, ensuring no words are missed during pauses. Variable playback speed control further enhances efficiency by letting users slow down fast-speaking recordings or speed through familiar content.

Beyond playback, the M-2000 also functions as a recording device thanks to its built-in microphone and remote microphone/telephone recording jack, making it suitable for capturing conference audio or phone conversations directly onto microcassette. The compact form factor keeps desk clutter to a minimum, and the included listening device provides private audio monitoring. As a renewed unit, this transcriber has been professionally inspected and tested, offering a cost-effective solution for legal offices, medical practices, and other professionals who continue to work with microcassette archives.

Key Features

Includes built-in microphone for conference recording and remote microphone/telephone recording jack

Built-in speaker

Automatic backspace for transcribing confirmation and variable playback speed

Compact design for small desktop footprint

Comes with 2-function foot control and listening device

Specifications

Brand
Sony
Model
M-2000
Media Type
Microcassette
Built-in Microphone
Yes
Built-in Speaker
Yes
Foot Control
2-Function, Included
Playback Speed
Variable
Automatic Backspace
Yes
Recording Jack
Remote Microphone / Telephone
Condition
Renewed

Frequently Asked Questions

The unit comes with a 2-function foot control pedal and a listening device (earphone), in addition to the transcriber itself with its built-in speaker and microphone.
Yes, the M-2000 features variable playback speed control, allowing you to slow down or speed up audio to match your typing pace.
When you stop and restart playback using the foot control, the M-2000 automatically backs up a few seconds so you can hear the last portion again, eliminating the need to manually rewind for context.
The M-2000 includes a built-in microphone for conference recording and a remote microphone/telephone recording jack, so it can both record and play back microcassettes.
This is a renewed (refurbished) unit that has been professionally inspected and tested to work and look like new.