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.  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 that will be purchased and not rented.

• Dragon Professional version 15
• Speech Silencer Mask/Microphone
• Andrea USB External Sound Card
• Ear Buds Headphones
• Computer
  • Processor: i7
  • Hard Drive: solid state or 7200 rpm Rotational Speed
  • RAM Memory: minimum of 16 gigabytes.  More memory the better.
  • 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 steno theory into English.  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.  If you already own the professional version of CaseCATalyst, do not call your local sales representative.  Call the toll-free number and ask for Rose Durec.  CCR has special pricing available for adding the voice add-on to the professional version.
• Advantage Software: Eclipse:
  Eclipse can be purchased on a one time-payment plan.  Call Advantage Software for more information: 800-800-1759.