This page is for finding the right headset to use with your analogue transcription machine playing tapes - full-size cassette, mini-cassette or micro-cassette
Sanyo, Olympus, Sony and Philips 700 series transcribers
All these transcribers use headsets with a 3.5mm (mini-jack) plug and can use any headset with a 3.5mm plug:
Spectra models (SP): SP-PC SP-ST SP-RA SP-L
Ultima models (ULT): ULT-200(P)
U Bow models (DH50): DH-50 DH50L DH-50ST
Hinged models (SH50): SH-50 SH-50L
Y shaped models (SH55): SH-55 SH-55L
Aluminium models (AL-60): AL-60 AL-60 VC
Philips transcribers (except 700 series)
These transcribers use the old DIN plug - a German/European standard from the 1960s, used on hi-fi systems too. You can use any of our headsets with an N suffix to the item code:
Spectra models (SP): SP-N
U Bow models (DH50): DH-50N
Hinged models (SH50): SH-50N
Y shaped models (SH55): SH-55N
Aluminium models (AL-60): AL-60N
Dictaphone transcribers
These transcribers use a proprietary plug with two prongs; you can use any headsets with a DP suffix (dual prong) to the item code.
Spectra models (SP): SP-DP
Ultima models (ULT): ULT-200DP
U Bow models (DH50): DH-50DP
Hinged models (SH50): SH-50DP
Y shaped models (SH55): SH-55DP
Aluminium models (AL-60): AL-60DP
Grundig transcribers
These transcribers use a proprietary plug; you can use any headset with a GDX suffix to the item code.
Spectra models (SP): SP-GDX-10
Hinged models (SH50): SH-50GDX
Aluminium models (AL-60): AL-60GDX
Grundig headsets are currently special order only - call us on 0845 838 5121 for prices and availability.