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FTR - COURT REPORTING
What is the FTR Reporter?
What is TheRecord Annotator?
What is the FTR Record Player?
What is TheRecord Director?
The FTR Reporter is an application utilizing technology that operates on a PC in courtroom.
The FTR Reporter records up to four discrete yet synchronized channels of audio from microphones placed around the courtroom. Time-stamped audio is simultaneously recorded to the PC's hard disk and a removable media, such as a CD-R. One CD-R will hold a full day of 4 channel courtroom recording. Any piece of audio can be selected and saved to a removable media or a network drive. Audio can be played directly from a CD or over a LAN, allowing review of the court record from any multimedia PC.
FTR will radically improve productivity on an already well-understood critical success factor - audio recording of court proceedings. And there is no existing means by which you achieve a comparable result.
Just like your current tape recording system, the typical FTR Reporter courtroom setup will have multiple microphones appropriately placed around the courtroom connected to an audio mixer. The microphone/mixer setup can perform commonly required functions such as providing sound to a public address system or muting microphones as need for sidebar conferences. The sound from multiple microphones is mixed down to a desired number of channels, by the mixer and is fed into a PC running FTR Reporter. There, the sound is automatically digitized and stored on the PC's hard drive. If the automatic archive feature is activated, audio is recorded immediately to the removable archive media. Typically the archive media would be a CD-ROM.
The judge, clerk or a dedicated recording monitor can operate the PC in the courtroom. Starting and stopping recording is as simple as operating a tape player. Audio recorded on the PC's hard drive is immediately available for playback, so the user can listen to the recorded audio off the hard drive for 100% confidence that testimony was captured and stored in an audible form. During playback, individual channels can be turned off and on as desired to isolate voices in the courtroom or cut out extraneous noise.
Savings created by improved sound quality, direct/instant access, easier review and distribution of audio, and improved storage are just a few of the compelling reasons courts are buying FTR.
- Direct, instant access to a selected portion of the recording.
- Unparalleled sound quality.
- Lower cost storage and archive.
- Easy to learn, easy to use.
- Ability to copy or transmit the file electronically.
- Ability to integrate the file with other data sources.
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Interface imitates familiar tape record controls.
| Feature | Advantage | Benefit |
| Digital Recording | Foundation for electronic court record. | Overall reduction in cost. |
| Random Access | Quicker access to needed audio. | Reduced time in “back office” process results in cost and time savings. |
| Built-in Back Up | A redundant copy of audio. | Avoid rehearing case upon system failure or loss of audio. |
| Less change of getting no record. | Ensures integrity of record. | |
| One Day/One Media | Less storage space for archived audio. | Reduced cost. |
| Electronic notes can be stored with audio. | One media contains all necessary information in electronic form. | |
| Greater media capacity. | Reduced storage cost. | |
| Simplifies archive retrieval. | Saves time. | |
| Electronic File | Listen access across the network. | Enhanced time efficiences. |
| Electronic distribution capabilities across the nework. | Enhanced time efficiencies. | |
| Archive | Can be played on any Multimedia CD-Rom drive without FTR software. | Allows court to make changes in future without fear of not being able to listen to audio format. |
| Simultaneous record/playback | Faster and easier readbacks. | Process takes less time. |
| Record playback during proceeding. | Entire record is captured. |
TheRecord Annotator
TheRecord Annotator is an electronic note taking program you can use to dynamically annotate the record being captured in each room. Each note is automatically time-stamped with a hyperlink to the associated audio and/or video so you can use them to link to the exact point in the trial where each note was taken.
TheRecord Annotator is designed for judges, court monitors and lawyers, and for transcription firms that want to provide their clients with interactive transcripts.
TheRecord Annotator includes:
- TheRecord PlayerT,
- FTR's premier audio/video play back program,
- WordLinkT,
- Microsoft® Word add-in that makes it possible to create notes and transcripts in Microsoft® Word,
- Service Contract.
TheRecord Annotator includes diverse features to help you expedite the annotation process:
- Customizable "hot keys,"
- Glossaries and picklists automate entry of frequently used names, terms and other information.
- A powerful internal search engine instantly locates all log sheets and audio/video associated with a particular case, or search log sheets for specific occurrences, speakers and notes.
- Microsoft® Visual Basic® for Applications is included so you can easily integrate TheRecord Annotator with third-party applications or customize it for specific needs of your court.
Convenience
- Create notes within TheRecord Annotator or within a Microsoft Word document.
- Take notes before, during and after recording without being connected to the audio/video, and use notes to link to specific segments once you obtain a copy of the audio/video proceeding.
- Automatically inserts time stamps before each note as direct hyperlinks to associated audio/video segments.
- Glossary hot-keys for rapid or repetitive text entry.
- Includes Microsoft VBA for integrating FTR Log Notes with third-party applications and for customizing it to meet the court's specific needs.
- Compatible with Crestron and AMX control and automation systems.
Ease of Use
- Access required testimony without fast-forwarding or rewinding cassettes.
- Instantly find all log sheets and audio associated with a particular case.
- Search log sheets for specific occurrences, speakers and notes.
- "Hot keys," glossaries and picklists expedite rapid or repetitive text entry.
- Compliant with accessibility requirements for disabled users (Section 508 in USA).
Court Administrators
- Search and retrieve all log sheets and audio/video associated with a particular case.
- Search log sheets for specific occurrences, speakers and notes.
- Customize TheRecord Annotator to meet specific procedural needs.
- Create personal and private notes dynamically linked to the audio/video.
- Store personal notes on laptop or CD for controlled access.
- Search public notes created by the clerk.
- Merge copy of clerk's notes with personal notes to create a consolidated set of notes.
- Create electronic log notes during proceedings.
- Assign hot-keys to frequently used names and phrases.
- Review log notes while still recording.
- Edit log sheet annotations after the recording process is completed.
- Create notes during trials and proceedings without being connected to the recording system.
- Use a copy of the recorded audio/video to link to personal notes for easy research and closing argument preparation.
- Enjoy complete control of audio playback volume and speed.
- Use 4-channel audio isolation feature to produce more complete and accurate transcripts
- Access required testimony without fast-forwarding or rewinding cassettes.
The FTR Record Player (free - part of package)
TheRecord Player is a FREE program that court administrators, judges, court monitors and clerks, and transcribers can use to review, play back, share and copy audio/video proceedings captured by an FTR recording system-all without fast forwarding or rewinding a single cassette.
Although its audio/video play back features are the most advanced available, TheRecord Player's "tape recorder-style" features are easy to understand and learn. Users have complete control over the audio/video play back process. They can choose to review an entire audio/video proceeding, or select specific, relevant segments. They can also increase or decrease the master volume, or the volume of individual channels, as well as turn individual channels on or off as required.
The FTR Record Player allows you to play audio recorded with FTR Reporter during and after recording. Using the FTR Record Player, you can retrieve and playback audio from any digital media that contains FTR recordings.
You can review and entire day of testimony or go to a specific moment in the recording by entering the desired time. You can also specify any range of audio and save the selected audio to another digital media or network drive.
The single most important benefit of digital recording, and specifically FTR Reporter, is easy and random access to the court record. With FTR Record Player loaded on a PC, and access to a copy of the previously recorded audio, you can search the record and replay recordings or specific portions of a recording with speed and simplicity. FTR Record Player brings the court record right to the court administrator's, judge's or attorney's desk.
It is possible to take portions of the day's recordings and save them to a separate location. This is very useful feature when attorney's or judges wish to review specific areas of a recording at a later date, or for distributing the recordings to various transcription resources.
| Feature | Benefit |
| As simple to use as a common tape player. | Minimal learning curve. |
| Quick/easy interactive playback. | No “spinning” through tapes. |
| Works concurrently with any word processor. | Transcribers continue with the software they are used to. |
| Master volume and speed controls; independent channel volume and isolation. | Speaker identification/clarification. |
| Complete foot pedal control. | Hands-free audio navigation. |
| Log notes reference precise times. | No searching through inaccurate tape index numbers. |
| Audio available over a network. | Electronic delivery of audio (e.g. real-time transcription, review by in-house parties). |
| Easy selection of audio segments with digital display controls. | Simple “point and click” reproduction of audio. |
How TheRecord Player Helps You Function More Efficiently
Court Administrators
- Copy and distribute audio/video quickly and efficiently.
- Decrease storage media and storage space costs.
- Access relevant portions of testimony at the touch of a button.
- Play back audio/video without interrupting recording.
- Use with TheRecord AnnotatorT (included in TheRecord Reporter and sold separately) to facilitate the note-taking process.
- Play back audio/video over a network.
- Locate required audio/video quickly without fast-forwarding and rewinding cassettes.
- Complete speed and play back volume control.
- Isolate channels to hear all participants clearly.
- Use with TheRecord AnnotatorT (included in TheRecord Reporter and sold separately) to reference the court's log notes and facilitate the transcription.
- Review recorded proceedings and testimony in court or chambers.
- Quick access to relevant portions of testimony at the touch of a button.
Versatile Features That Help You Improve Productivity
Convenience
- Copy audio/video records onto any high-capacity digital media.
- Excellent play back sound quality.
- Electronic delivery and play back from anywhere within the court network.
- Time-referencing feature eliminates inaccurate index numbers.
- Define and save a specific range of audio/video.
- Compliant with accessibility requirements for disabled users (Section 508 in USA).
- Compatible with Crestron and AMX control and automation systems.
- Easy-to-use "tape recorder-like" interface.
- Direct access to audio/video without rewinding or fast forwarding cassettes.
- 4-channel isolation and complete audio/video play back volume and speed control.
- No more tape recorder maintenance problems.
- Complete foot pedal control for hands- free navigation.
What is TheRecord Director™?
TheRecord Director is a centralized monitoring solution for courts that want to assign one person to manage and control recording, play back and annotation in multiple venues.
TheRecord Director includes TheRecord PlayerT, which is used to play back audio and video from the selected rooms, and TheRecord AnnotatorT, an electronic note taking program you can use to dynamically annotate the record being captured in each room.
Each note is automatically time-stamped with a hyperlink to the associated audio and/or video so you can use them to link to the exact point in the trial where each note was taken. With TheRecord Director, courts gain the efficiency of a centralized control solution along with audio and video play back, note taking and management capabilities, making it the most complete and effective solution for central monitoring environments.
With TheRecord Director, you can play back audio/video from selected court rooms, and annotate the record from each room.
TheRecord Director Features
- Simultaneously control audio and video being recorded in multiple courtrooms and hearing rooms.
- Start/stop recording centrally or in individual court rooms.
- Create notes with time stamps that link directly to recorded audio and video.
- Compliant with accessibility requirements for disabled users (Section 508 in USA).
Benefits TheRecord Director Offers You
- Instant access to information in multiple recordings without fast-forwarding or rewinding cassettes.
- Centralized administration; no in-room operator required.
- Individual systems record independently to guard against system-wide failure.
- Simple installation and configuration.