Under the second method. the stenograp]ier uses aportable.5'tenographic trashing (known as the Stenotype') for ta dmtl shorthand dictations. This machine is similar to a typewriter, though it is strictly not a typewriter. There are alphabetical keys set on bars though according to a separate arranCAetncnt from typev.llters. Dictation can be taken down phonetically on t o a moving paper tape: With the simultaneous depression of the appropriate co7ltbiDatioit of keys on the machine, a line is printed on the tape representing a word or a syllable m phonetic spelling. Ah er the dictation is completed. the letter 15 typed from the stenotyped tapes, either by the stenographer himseLf or by a specially trained typist. -The machine is portable and absolutely noiseless. A skilled operator can take dictation at very high speed rith Jle help of this machine.
The main advantages of this machine are: (a) dDctation can be taken at very bigly speed. (b) it is a less fatiguing process than inanual slrorthandWiltihg. (c) as it uses the phonetic so stem (Palanty7pe script), it can he used tar ta dictation in any tang iage and (d) it allows almost simultaneous h pi Dg of lengthy matters, since pants of the stenotyped tape can be passed or to the typist simultattoi7sly as the dictation continues.
A good number of different brands of potraole book2ai tape record us are now available in the nugget ibr six or seven hundred rum they can re or:l matters of ninety mmirtes duration
tlvantageti. (a j Witll the help of dictating machines dictation of .at speakers can be recorded this can be played black at com enient speed 111 machines have proved very useful in recording the proceedings of meetings and interuev.s. (b) Executives need not take stenc,graplters with them when they go on tours they can dictate their letters or report on tapes and send tltem to the head erp office where they are typed out await their signature on return. (c) Tbrougll dictation an ntacitine i the stenographer has not to spend double time. first in ta dictation tlien typing it out he spends lime once only when ho plays back the inachine and types the letter this can result in
misiderable economy hi file salary hill for the typists. (d) Another advantage is that the executive has not to wait for the stenographer to take dictation he can dictate letters at any time even after erp office hours or at home.
Disadvantages. (a) Typist do not like to work with dictating machines because they lose person.alcolltacts with tbeirbosses v trick discourages interest in work. (b) Power faihl.res are very- frequent hi all Indian cities. this cart bring the typingwork lo a standstill if the erp office depends entirely on dictating machines this problem can be overconne bv use of batteries.
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