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Needing info re testing with dss files - sm


Posted: May 14, 2012

I have a test to take that is formatted in DSS.  I tried to open it via express scribe, but it said I had to upgrade online and buy it.  Does anyone know of a free player that plays these?

you can get a work-around - ICManiac

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Download the Switch audio converter from NCH (who also provides Express Scribe). You can convert the DSS files to anything you like (such as wav) and play the files in Express Scribe. If you find you get the job and need to use Express Scribe on the job, you can continue to use this set up until you tire of going through that extra step and decide to go ahead and get Express Scribe Pro for 30 bucks.

Thanks for the info! - nm

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nm

Free 30-day trial of DigiScribe - just me

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You can also download a free 30-day trial of DigiScribe from DigiTel software.


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