DSS File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .dss
Full Name Digital Speech Standard File
File Type Audio file format
Developed by Olympus, Philips, and Grundig
Primary Usage Dictation
Compression Lossy compression
MIME Type audio/x-dss
Open Standard No
Encryption Capability Yes
Voice Activation Yes
Index Marks Support Yes
Audio Sampling Rate Variable, up to 12 kHz
Bit Rate Variable, typical 13.5 kbps for SP mode
Channels Monaural
Edit Function Limited editing capabilities
File Size Advantage Small, suitable for voice records
Direct Recording Supported Devices Dictation devices, smartphones, PCs
Playback Compatibility Specific DSS software or devices
Metadata Support Yes, includes title, author, date, and length
Typical Application Legal, medical, and business dictation
Advantages Highly efficient for spoken word, small size, indexing features
Limitations Not suitable for music, limited editing