This docking station for the DS-9500, DS-9000 is the professional add-on, which allows you to transfer your dictations via USB or LAN (only supported by DS-9500). Connected with an Olympus AC-Adapter it charges your DS-9500 in half the time than via
USB connection (USB: ca. 4 hours). It also provides a connector to your Olympus footswitch to remote control the recorder for hands-free dictation or transcription. The dedicated connector for your voice recorder spare the fragile microUSB connector from being broken easily after several connections.