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.