See Controllers ~ Overview for an overview of controlling Express Scribe with a hand-held or foot pedal controller.
Recommended Controllers The following controllers are known to be compatible with Express Scribe, and technical support purchased for Express Scribe covers assistance in configuring them. Visit our website for purchasing information. Controller | Image | Description | Supported Operating Systems | Software License | AltoEdge USB Foot Pedal | | USB foot pedal with three pedals | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X | Not required | Wireless Transcription Foot Pedal | | Wireless foot pedal with three pedals | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X | Required | VEC Infinity IN-USB-1 / IN-USB-2 | | USB foot pedal with three pedals | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X | Required | vPedal vP-1 (USB) | | USB foot pedal with three pedals | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X | Required | vPedal vP-4 MKII Wireless Footpedal | | Wireless Bluetooth foot pedal with three pedals | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X | Required |
Legacy Controllers The following controllers are known to be compatible with Express Scribe, and technical support purchased for Express Scribe covers assistance in configuring them. However, if you are considering purchasing a new controller, prefer one of the "Recommended Controllers", listed above. Controller | Description | Supported Operating Systems | Software License | VEC Infinity IN-DB9 | 9 pin serial port foot pedal with three pedals | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X | Required | vPedal vP-1 (Serial) | 9 pin serial port foot pedal with three pedals | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X | Required |
Other Controllers The following controllers may be compatible with Express Scribe, however some features may not work. NCH Software offers no technical support for these controllers. Controller | Description | Supported Operating Systems | Software License | Olympus Foot Switch RS-27 (USB) | USB foot pedal with three pedals | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X | Required | Philips Foot Control 2320 | USB foot pedal with three pedals | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X | Required | Generic game controller | Any game controller, with one or more buttons, which has been installed and configured in Windows ("Control Panel" -> "Game Controllers") | Microsoft Windows | Required | Generic serial port device | Some controllers which attach to the serial port but are not listed above in "Recommended Controllers" or "Legacy Controllers", can be configured as generic serial port controllers | Microsoft Windows | Required |
Custom Drivers If Express Scribe is running under Microsoft Windows and your controller is not listed as compatible, you may be still be able to use it by writing a custom driver. NCH Software offers no technical support for custom drivers. To do this, you will need: - Computer programming experience.
- Documentation, from the controller manufacturer, of the API used to interface with the controller.
A software license is required to use custom drivers.
Connectors Controllers can use any one of the following connectors: Port | Plug | Supported Operating Systems | Notes | USB | Usually USB-A | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X | | Serial | 9 pin DE-9 or 25 pin DB-25 | Microsoft Windows | | Game | 15 pin DA-15 | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft no longer supports the game port in Windows Vista or later. | |
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