I do typing for 3 people, 2 of which send me dss files and one of which sends me ds2 files. I cannot open the ds2 files. I have been told that if i load the software for ds2 file, it will conflict with the other dss software. Is there a way of converting the ds2 file to a dss file?
Much appreciated if you could help me.
Regards,
Lynette
Best option is to get the person using the recorder which creates the .ds2 files, which is likely to be an Olympus DS-5000, to set the recorder to record audio in "classic mode" which will produce .dss files. Here is a YouTube video on how to set the DS-5000 to record in classic mode.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=9qonqT3HwzA
Posted on Dec 22, 2008
DSS files are produced by professional voice recorders like the Olympus DS-5000 and Philips LFH-9600.
You can convert DSS Pro files (.ds2) and DSS Classic files (.dss) to Wave files (.wav) with DSS Pro File Converter . The software is $19 but comes with at free 30 day trial. It is sold by PCDictate.com a great place to purchase USB foot pedals and other transcription equipment.
Posted on Feb 05, 2009
This is not a solution, but from my experience, you can load the new Olympus software and it will read the DSS file format. Also in the new Olympus program you can manually convert the DS2 format to DSS format. I have also found the NCH transcription software that uses the IN-USB pedal to be helpful. This is a free download from www.nch.com.au/scribe
Posted on Nov 18, 2008
Does anyone know if I get a DS-5000 with the Pro software can I set my current 100+ users of the New DS-2400 to record in Classic mode?
I purchased the DS-2400 software and Bingo ! it did download files in the DSS format. You know Olympus Tech support sucks! You would think they would know the product. Thanks everyone for helping !
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I am a contract transcriptionist and have an Olympus DSS player AS-2300. I had searched online for a answer to transcribing the new DS2 formats and found no viable solution. Fortunately, I finally broke down and called Olympus. I wish I had done that in the beginning. Not sure where they get the bad rap for customer service. They were great. I emailed me a link for two updates to download for FREE and it worked. I'm back in business -- literally.
Posted on Nov 25, 2009
As above, I called Olympus and they emailed download to upgrade. I have Olympus 2002 Player software and downloaded the upgrade they sent, input the registration key they also emailed and now I can convert the .ds2 files to .dss to play in my Express Scribe program. http://www.olympusamerica.com/files/oima... - installation serial number: SD11-0001-0000-5083-BDVB - SAVE to the desktop - Double click on the DSSStandardUpgrade.exe file to begin installation
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The Bytescribe WavPlayer can play .ds2 files. The link is:
http://www.bytescribe.com/index.php?id=5
You can download a 14 day trial at:
http://www.bytescribe.com/downloads
Posted on May 28, 2009
As above, I called Olympus and they emailed me a link to download to upgrade my Olympus 2002 Player software so that I could convert the .ds2 files to .dss. It works!! Here is the link they sent me and the registration info:
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Hey guys. You can use DSS to wave converter from turbodictation.com for the same. There is a trial which can be downloaded to check on this. No need to pay anyone for this till you are sure if this is what you are looking for. Inder.
Posted on May 22, 2009
Hopefully I can help out some:
1) The DSS Pro format is a proprietary format, as is the DSS format, and it's very unlikely ExpressScribe will be able to listen to them. According to Olympus and Philips, ExpressScribe's makers are using the DSS format without licensing it from the owners, so don't expect the manufacturers to help ExpressScribe in the future.
2) If you're using Olympus software now, you can update your software to listen to .ds2 (DSS Pro) files simply by getting the latest update (see http://www.AmericanDictation.com/Support.html, click on "Downloads").
3) If you don't have the Olympus software, there is no way of converting .ds2 to .dss. Your dictator will have to change their DS-5000 to record in "Classic" mode.
4) The new DS-2400 ONLY records in .ds2 format, so you will need the later software, or the AS-2400 Transcription Kit to be able to listen to files produced by this consumer recorder.
I know it's confusing, and the new format is causing some issues with folks. However, the new format does give users better security options and better sound quality.
If you transcribe lots of work, you may well want to consider getting an AS-5000 Transcription Kit, which gives you the ability to listen to all formats, convert from one format to the other, and securely transfer files over the Internet.
My 2 cents.
Posted on Dec 30, 2008
Just to add: Olympus Pro Dictate Versino 5 will allow you to Automatically convert any files loaded into one of its folders from DS2 to DSS format. Go to Options/Folder Design. click on a folder and look at the line item "Format Conversion". If you have version 4 of Olympus Pro, you get version 5 upgrade at no cost. You just need to download or request it from a dealer. If you are not Pro 4, then you have to pay for the upgrade, $99 list. Getting the DS5000 user to change to DSS Classic is best option, IF they are on DS5000's. If they are on the DS2400, you are out of luck.
Posted on Dec 14, 2009
I use GearPlayer v3 to v4 and have no problem listening to the ds2 files. I purchased it from TranscriptionGear.com. Been doing business with them for many, many years and they have an absolutely terrific support group!
Posted on Jul 27, 2009
What you need is the Olympus AS-5001 Dictation Software, which allow you automatically/manually convert .ds2 format do .dss format.
cost $99
Posted on Jan 07, 2009
This solution has to be done with the recorder itself to automatically change the newer DS2 files to dss files
Posted on Oct 14, 2010
You just need to download and run a TrueSpeechCodec and it should work after that.
Posted on Sep 09, 2009
I was able to change it to record in classic format using the Olympus software development kit. I created a program that does this automatically when the recorder is plugged in.
Posted on Oct 07, 2009
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I also have .DS2 files. I am unable to hear them with GearPlayer. Any suggestions? I have tried renaming the file extension to DSS - no help there.
my problem is not open ds2 files and no convert to wav
With the help of Olympus technical support we "downgraded" the DS5000 Olympus to write DSS files instead of DS2files.
We are now awaiting Olympus' effort to fix this problem.
Did the marketing people not talk to their technicians prior to release of their product?
Same problem here. DS2 is a different format to DSS. Express Scribe cannot read DS2 and changing extension to DSS makes no difference.
Same deal here, after reading this post I called Olympus and they said there is no way to automatically save these files down in the DSS format. Once dictation is recorded you can convert the DS2 files to DSS by manually going into the Olympus program and converting files to DSS. I need this done automatically. Nobody seems to know!
I have seen several posts stating that you can manually convert the DS2 file to DSS using the software. I am using DSS Player for Mac v7.1.0 and can't figure out how to do it. Any help would be much appreciated!
iDealshare VideoGo can convert DSS to WAV, MP3, AC3, WMA, M4A and etc on Mac or Windowshttps://www.idealshare.net/audio-convert...
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