Key Benefits:

• Easy to use one-click operation instantly converts text into a DAISY DTB, no training required.
  
• Convert text documents into fully accessible DAISY books with sychronised text and audio.
  
• Create synthetic audio in a fraction of the time required to produce recorded audio.
  
• Convert an average textbook chapter in 90 seconds, compared to 2 hours when narrating onto audio cassette.
  
• Click to write files to CD for easy distribution and to listen on the move.
  
• Simple toolbar integration with Microsoft Word so you can work in a familiar environment.
  
• Includes a high quality synthesiser to create the audio for you.
  
• Includes exceptions dictionary to correct synthesiser pronunciation.
  
• Includes EaseReader for playback of DAISY books so you have everything you need in one package.
  
• Automatic mark up of the text, headings and page numbers when converting into DAISY DTBs.
  
• Open and play any DAISY book.
  
• Available in a range of languages.
  
• Includes Video guide (English only), DAISY manual and printed
• User Guide to get you started in minutes.
  
• Creates a portable and accessible audio file from your document (MP3 format).
  
• Highlights text whilst reading your document helping to develop reading skills.

Full Technical Specification:

Reading Features

• Create fully synchronised text and audio DAISY Digital Talking Books
  
• Includes high quality human sounding speech output
  
• Read text from any part of a Microsoft Word document
  
• Highlight and read each word, sentence or paragraph within
• Microsoft Word document
  
• Navigate through Microsoft™ Word ® documents quickly and easily, by word, sentence or paragraph.
  
• Alter text highlight and background contrast colours.

Creating Digital Talking Books

• Create fully synchronised text and audio DAISY Digital Talking Books
  
• Automatic creation of MP3 speech from text.
  
• Combine and synchronise text and MP3 audio in a single book
  
• Automatic mark up of words, sentences or paragraphs for navigation.
  
• Automatic mark up of all document headings and page numbers for easy navigation
  
• Save and copy DTBs onto CD or memory sticks for distribution.
  
• Download audio MP3 versions directly to an MP3 player
  
• Playback your DAISY books on any DAISY player or MP3 player.
• Incorporates Dolphin's EasyReader DAISY software player for playing your DAISY books
• Open and playback any other DAISY book in Dolphin Producer

Playing back Digital Talking Books

• Self voiced operation controls
  
• Mouse and Keyboard controls
  
• Highlight individual words in time with the spoken word
  
• Change the playback display style, using any of the 10 different preset style sheets. Or create your own playback appearance.
  
• Alter font sizes, colours and styles
  
• Alter text, background and highlight colours
  
• Navigate through the DAISY book by sentence, heading or page
  
• Adjust the playback speed
  
• Use your own preferred synthesiser to create the speech when playing a book.
  
• Full word search and find features
  
• Add your own bookmarks and audio notes.
  

System Requirements:

Windows

OS Compatibility:

• Microsoft Windows 2000
  
• Microsoft Windows Vista
  
• Microsoft Windows XP Home
  
• Microsoft Windows XP Pro

Recommended System Requirements:

• Pentium II 750MHz or faster processor - we recommend Pentium III 1GHz
  
• Microsoft Office 2000 or later (XP recommended)
  
• Minimum 256MB RAM - 512MB recommended
  
• 200MB of hard disk space for installation - more to save files
  
• CD-ROM or DVD drive to read installation CD
  
• Super VGA (800x600) or higher resolution monitor
  
• Multimedia soundcard and speakers - it is recommended to use a separate soundcard i.e.: not on-board
  

NOTE: For the 'burn to CD' feature to work you will need Windows XP and a CD-RW drive.

Educational Pricing:

Standalone or Network. For educational purchases, an SMA entitles you free upgrades for 12 months from the date of purchase. SMAs may only be purchased with a new product or with an upgrade.