Replacing your
Olympus dictation hardware?
Olympus exited the professional dictation market. Below is the current Philips equivalent for each common Olympus model — recorders, transcription kits, microphones, foot pedals, and ODMS software. We supply all of them from Canada.
Olympus models and their Philips counterparts
Each pairing below reflects the closest current-generation Philips product. Where there isn't a 1:1 match, we point you to the right Philips family.
Olympus DS-9500 / DS-9500iT
Flagship professional pocket recorder
Philips DPM8000
Same form factor and pro features — 3-mic noise cancellation, encryption, slide switch.
Olympus DS-9000
Professional pocket recorder
Philips DPM8000
The direct current-generation replacement. Pro-grade pocket form factor for dictation workflows.
Olympus AS-7000 / AS-9000 transcription kit
Bundled dictation + transcription kit
Philips DPM6700 starter kit
Bundled DPM6000 pocket recorder + SpeechExec dictation and transcription software. The drop-in kit replacement.
Olympus DirectRec / RecMic II
USB hand-held dictation microphone
Philips SpeechMike (Premium Touch / Premium Air / Ambient AI)
Wired and wireless professional dictation microphones, with optional AI-assist on the Ambient model.
Olympus ODMS R6 / R7 software
Dictation & transcription management software
Philips SpeechExec / SpeechExec Pro
Philips dictation management software — the standard pairing with Philips dictation hardware.
Olympus RS-31 / RS-19 foot pedal
Transcription foot pedal
Philips ACC2310 / ACC2330 foot pedals
USB transcription foot pedals — drop-in replacements for any SpeechExec-based workflow.
Olympus headsets (E-02, E-62)
Transcription headsets
Philips transcription headsets
Stereo transcription headsets compatible with SpeechExec and other transcription software.
Have a model that isn't listed? Ask us — we'll point you to the right Philips equivalent.
A Canadian partner for the transition
25 years supplying Canadian dictation hardware — including the original Olympus and Winscribe product lines.
Authorized Canadian Philips dealer
Genuine Philips inventory, full Canadian warranty, and direct escalation to Philips when needed.
We know both ecosystems
We sold Olympus ODMS and Philips SpeechExec for years. We can advise on the migration realistically, not in marketing terms.
File & workflow compatibility
Olympus DSS / DS2 files open in SpeechExec. We can confirm specifics for your transcription pipeline before you order.
Canadian shipping & support
Hardware ships from Canada. Post-sale support is from a Canadian team, not a ticket queue.
Common questions about migrating from Olympus
Olympus divested its imaging and audio businesses around 2020–2021. The professional dictation product line — DS-9000, DS-9500, AS-7000 transcription kits, DirectRec, RecMic, ODMS software — is no longer in active production. Existing units still work, but new purchases, parts, and accessories are no longer broadly available through Olympus.
Olympus DSS / DS2 audio files can be opened by Philips SpeechExec software. Migrating a workflow from Olympus ODMS to Philips SpeechExec is straightforward in most cases. If you have an existing archive of Olympus dictations, we can help confirm compatibility.
In most cases yes. Philips SpeechExec integrates with the same transcription patterns most Olympus ODMS workflows used — local PC, networked, and cloud routing. If you transcribe through a third-party platform, let us know which one and we will confirm compatibility before you order.
We can sometimes source compatible accessories. Olympus-direct support is limited, so for ongoing reliability we usually recommend planning a transition to Philips. We can help bridge the gap while you evaluate.
The DPM8000 is the professional flagship — closest to the DS-9000/DS-9500 in form factor, controls, and audio quality. The DPM6700 is a bundled starter kit (DPM6000 recorder + SpeechExec software) — the direct equivalent of the AS-7000/AS-9000 transcription kits. If you need just the recorder, choose DPM8000. If you need a full dictation + transcription setup, choose DPM6700.
Not sure which Philips model fits?
Tell us your current Olympus setup and workflow. We will recommend the closest Philips equivalent and quote you on it.