SoniClear News - Release 8

SoniClear Release 8.1 Now Available

SoniClear 8.1 is now shipping with new features and enhancements:

SmartMirror™ Automated Backup
- Automatically back up audio and data files while recording
- Backup can be on local disk drive or on network server
- Automatic handling of disk drive and network errors
- Operates in the background, independent of recording process
- Digitally signs backup recording in real time, creating "File Seals"
- File Seals can be verified to prove backup recording is authentic
- Multiple Transcriber Live users can play backup files while recording

Improved Agenda Item Import Process
- Import agenda items directly from Microsoft Word .DOC files
- Expanded Edit Agenda display for easier editing

Enhancements and Fixes
- Miscellaneous user interface enhancements
- Fixes for bugs found in Release 8.0

Additional Improvements From Release 8.0

SoniClear 8 is easy to learn and use, especially for new users upgrading from cassette tape recorders.

For existing users of SoniClear, the upgrade to SoniClear 8 provides an improved user experience and enhanced operation on a diverse range of computers.

New User Interface
- Simplified Control Layout
- Intuitive operation for users familiar with cassette recording
- Clicking Record button automatically creates file and starts recording
- Improved automatic file naming, user does not need to type file name
- Create file from template, auto imports agenda items and markers
- File/Open Backup option for easier access to backup recordings

Improved support for Netbook Computers
- Efficient display on small screens as small as 800x600
- Option to automatically display in full screen mode
- New options for displaying Marker and Agenda windows
- Large font selection for displaying notes more clearly

Support for Touch Screen Computers
- Looks and acts like a tape recorder with touch control buttons
- Large buttons allow for easy activation by touch
- All actions can be performed without a mouse
- Large font selection for displaying notes more clearly

Popup Window Display
- Option to display SoniClear as a popup window that stays on top
- Choice of popup display sizes: normal window and small window
- Control SoniClear while typing in Word, without switching programs
- Popup display works in both recording and playback modes

General Enhancements
- Improved compatibility with Windows 7, as well as Vista and XP
- Support for new sound chips and audio interfaces
- Record on external USB Flash drives
- Dozens of bug fixes and minor enhancements
- Integration with other applications through command line interface
- Easy to upgrade SoniClear from earlier versions
- Existing users will be immediately familiar with operation
- File compatibility with all previous versions of SoniClear