Steno Method

It is important for students to have all required equipment, software, and books prior to their first day of class.
Steno Machine:   The following are recommended steno machines that may be purchased or rented:

• Luminex CSE
• Elan Cybra
• Stentura Protege
• Infinity Traditional
• Wave

If you have another model you would like to use, just ask the admissions department for our advice.  Steno machines may be purchased at discounted prices at: www.stenoworks.com, www.stenotrader.com, www.acculaw.com, www.stenograph.com, or www.geminiwriter.com. 

Transcription Software:  Students must also purchase the student version of a computer-aided transcription (CAT) software program. This software provides the technology that translates the language of your steno theory into English.  The software will require a Computer Operating System: PC-based system running Windows 8, 10, or higher. (Apple/Mac computers running Windows are not acceptable.)  Please choose one of the following:

• Stenograph Corporation: CaseCATalyst:
  Case CATalyst can be purchased for as little as $10 per month. Call Stenograph's toll-free number for more information: 800-323-4247.
• Advantage Software: Eclipse:
  Eclipse can be purchased on a one time-payment plan.  Call Advantage Software for more information: 800-800-1759.

Voice Method

It is important for students to have all required equipment, software, and books prior to their first day of class.
Equipment and Software - The following are required for purchase:

• Dragon Professional version 15.3 (if you have version 15, it should ask you to update when installing, which you should update for 15.3)
• Steno SR Pro-2: https://talktech.com/shop/stenomask-store/steno-sr-pro-2/
• Andrea USB External Sound Card: https://shop.andreacommunications.com/usb-sa-premium-external-usb-stereo-sound-card/
• Ear Buds or Headphones that can be plugged into the sound port of the Andrea USB Sound Card
• Course book -- ev360 Educational Solutions - Voice Reporting I: http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/ev360-educational-solutions---voice-reporting-i/24550295
• Computer with the following minimum specifications:
  • Processor: i7
  • Hard Drive: solid state or 7200 rpm Rotational Speed
  • RAM Memory: minimum of 16 gigabytes.  More memory the better.
  • Microsoft Word or other equivalent word processing software.

Transcription Software:  Students must also purchase the student version of a computer-aided transcription (CAT) software program. This software provides the technology that translates the language of your voice theory into English. The software will require a Computer Operating System: PC-based system running Windows 8, 10, or higher. (Apple/Mac computers running Windows are not acceptable.)

• Advantage Software: Eclipse:  Please call 800-800-1759 for more information.
  • Option 1: $10/month with the first 90 days free. 
  • Option 2: One-time purchase in full and receive a credit that can be applied toward the purchase of the professional version: https://www.eclipsecat.com/CCR-Student-Package.

NOTE: If you are a working court reporter already using the professional version of CaseCatalyst, contact Stenograph about obtaining the voice version and training that can be obtained during the first semester of voice theory.