Anyone know? Are there any pictures of the machine they use and type of keys? Thanks
2006-08-13 03:18:24 · 5 answers · asked by Nola 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Stenotype machines were used by court stenographers but are being phased out. They are different than standard typewiter key layouts and were more ergonanomically layed out.
Most courts use tape recorders with back-up tape recorder systems.
You'll have to go to google pictures and google the machine.
Dan.
2006-08-13 03:27:08 · answer #1 · answered by Dan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most courtrooms are going to an electronic court recording device. This records the microphone output of the judge, witness, etc. on separate tracks so later a regular transcriptionist can type out the transcript. Because of the separate tracks, a human being is no longer needed in the courtroom to identify the person speaking.
Court reporters are a dying breed, I'm afraid.
2006-08-13 10:53:36 · answer #2 · answered by I'm_Bored 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say court reporters are becoming a dying breed. They're in demand, and the field is growing. Also, they don't only work in court rooms. That's just one of many places.
http://biz.yahoo.com/special/allbiz080906_article1.html
2006-08-13 12:08:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they use a different type of typewriter...called a stenograph.
http://support.stenograph.com/prod_cybra.html
2006-08-13 10:26:10 · answer #4 · answered by kobygirl_76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here you go, you asked for it...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stenotype
It only confused the hell out of me.
2006-08-16 16:27:36 · answer #5 · answered by vliam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋