Microcassette dictation/transcription system features conference recording with a built-in microphone, a compact desktop design, hand microphone, two-speed operation, mic cradle, slide switch microphone, built-in speaker, and even a foot control unit. Combination Transcriber/Recorder provides convenient transcribing/playback features with the ability to record conferences and telephone conversation (with optional telephone pickup) all in-one machine. Two-function foot control and earphone lets transcriber use both hands for keyboard entry or typing while listening to and controlling tape playback. Two-Speed Operation permits choice of 2.4cm/sec speed (30 minutes recording time per side of MC-60 MicroCassette) or 1.2cm/sec (60 minutes per side). Offers three-position automatic backspace (reverse of 0, 1 or 3 seconds), tone and volume controls, a headset, a remote microphone/telephone recording jack, an AC adapter, a tape counter and speed control.