Philips SpeechExec Basic

Two modules for a straightforward dictation workflow

SpeechExec Basic Dictate

The author module is designed around professional Philips PocketMemo recorder dictation.

• Automatically download completed dictations from compatible Philips PocketMemo recorders.
• Manage recordings through a clear SpeechExec worklist.
• Add properties, comments and priority information to help organise work.
• Route files through your local network, email, FTP or supported SpeechLive connection.
• Configure compatible recorder settings directly through SpeechExec.

SpeechExec Basic Transcribe

The transcription module gives typists a professional player and worklist for processing recorder-based dictations.

• Receive and organise dictations in the SpeechExec worklist.
• Control playback hands-free using Philips ACC2300-series USB foot controls.
• Pause, rewind and fast-forward recordings while typing.
• Prioritise urgent work and monitor dictation status.
• Use predefined document templates to help create documents with the required header and footer.

A simple professional dictation process

Step up to SpeechExec Pro for more ways to dictate and create documents

SpeechExec Basic is designed primarily for authors recording on Philips PocketMemo devices. If your authors also want to dictate directly into SpeechExec with a Philips SpeechMike, Pro is the better fit.

SpeechExec Pro also adds more workflow functionality and supports integration with Dragon Professional v16, allowing recorded dictations to be converted into text for Human-in-the-Loop review by a typist or assistant.

Which SpeechExec edition is right for your organisation?

SpeechExec Basic, Pro and Enterprise all support professional dictation, but they are designed for different levels of recording flexibility, workflow management and administration.

SpeechExec Basic

Best for a straightforward Windows recorder-to-typist workflow where authors primarily use Philips PocketMemo recorders.

SpeechExec Pro

Best when you want portable recorder and direct SpeechMike dictation, additional workflow features and optional Dragon Professional v16 integration.

Explore SpeechExec Pro →

SpeechExec Enterprise

Best for larger organisations requiring central administration, server-managed deployment and greater control across users, departments and locations.

Explore SpeechExec Enterprise →

SpeechLive adds cloud flexibility, more features and options for automatic document creation

SpeechExec Basic is a practical option when you want a simple installed Windows workflow built around Philips PocketMemo recorders. But if you don't need to stay with desktop software, Philips SpeechLive is the recommended alternative.

SpeechLive moves professional dictation and transcription into the cloud, giving authors and typists more flexibility across browser, mobile and supported desktop environments without relying on traditional local workflow routing.

It also provides significantly more room to grow, with options for AI Speech Recognition, AI transcription and AI Assistant document creation. For organisations reviewing how they want to create documents over the next several years, SpeechLive is the broader and more flexible Philips platform.

Choose the licence for each user role

Authors use SpeechExec Basic Dictate. Typists and assistants use SpeechExec Basic Transcribe. VoiceX offers current Version 12 licences in one-year and two-year options.

Common questions about SpeechExec Basic

What is the difference between SpeechExec Basic Dictate and Basic Transcribe?

SpeechExec Basic Dictate is the author module used to download, manage and send recordings from compatible Philips PocketMemo recorders. SpeechExec Basic Transcribe is the typist module used to receive work and control audio playback while preparing documents.

What is the difference between SpeechExec Basic and SpeechExec Pro?

SpeechExec Basic is primarily designed around portable PocketMemo recorder dictation. SpeechExec Pro adds direct desktop dictation with supported Philips microphones, additional workflow features and support for integrated Dragon Professional v16 speech recognition.

Can I dictate directly into SpeechExec Basic with a SpeechMike?

SpeechExec Basic Dictate is designed for Philips PocketMemo recorder workflow. If you want to record directly into the SpeechExec software using a supported Philips SpeechMike, choose SpeechExec Pro instead.

Does SpeechExec Basic integrate with Dragon Professional v16?

SpeechExec Basic does not provide the integrated Dragon speech recognition option available with SpeechExec Pro. If background speech recognition is required, SpeechExec Pro is the appropriate desktop SpeechExec edition to consider.

Which foot controls work with SpeechExec Basic Transcribe?

Philips currently specifies the ACC2300-series USB foot controls for SpeechExec Basic Transcribe, including the ACC2310, ACC2320 and ACC2330 models.

Is SpeechExec Basic available for Mac?

SpeechExec Basic is Windows desktop software. Organisations needing Mac support, browser access or a cloud-based workflow should consider Philips SpeechLive.

Can SpeechExec Basic work with SpeechLive?

Yes. Philips provides an optional SpeechLive connection that can extend a SpeechExec workflow, including allowing mobile dictations to be sent into SpeechExec. Organisations looking for a broader cloud-based platform should also consider using SpeechLive as the primary workflow instead.

Keep it simple — but make sure Basic is enough

VoiceX can help match SpeechExec Basic Dictate and Transcribe licences with your Philips PocketMemo recorders and ACC foot controls — or tell you when the additional flexibility of SpeechExec Pro, Enterprise or SpeechLive makes more sense.