Apr 30, 2026  
CCR Catalog 2025-2026 
    
CCR Catalog 2025-2026

Books, Supplies, and Equipment



Machine Shorthand Courses

It is important for students to have all required equipment, software, and books prior to their first day of class.

Steno Machine: The following are recommended steno machines that may be purchased or rented:

  • Luminex CSE
  • Elan Cybra
  • Stentura Protege
  • Infinity Traditional
  • Wave

Students must have the following equipment:

  • Computerized steno machine approved by college
  • Current student version of the following:
    • Case CATalyst Computer Aided Transcription Realtime Software (CAT) (available from Stenograph Corporation)
  • Internet Access (High Speed DSL or Cable only)
  • USB Headset w/Microphone (Ex. CORSAIR HS50 - Stereo Gaming Headset)
  • Microsoft Windows based computer with Windows 7 or higher operating system (no Mac)
  • Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome Internet browsers
  • Microsoft Word 2010 or higher

The cost of books varies each semester from $16 to $300. Technology fees are $300 per semester for students. Technology fees provide students with access to state-of-the-art teaching platforms and general technical support. If a student signed up and paid the $300 technology fee after starting and decides to withdraw and the student is considered a no-start, CCR will credit that charge on their account. If a payment was made toward that charge, CCR will refund that payment.

Voice Court Reporting Courses

It is important for students to have all required equipment, software, and books prior to their first day of class.

  • Approved laptop package from Martel Electronics: https://martelelectronics.com/ccr/
  • Current student version of the following:
    • Case CATalyst Computer Aided Transcription Realtime Software (CAT) (available from Stenograph Corporation)
  • Internet Access (High Speed DSL or Cable only)
  • USB Headset w/Microphone (Ex. CORSAIR HS50 - Stereo Gaming Headset)
  • Microsoft Windows based computer with Windows 7 or higher operating system (no Mac)
  • Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome Internet browsers
  • Microsoft Word 2010 or higher

The cost of books varies each semester from $16 to $300. Technology fees are $300 per semester for students. Technology fees provide students with access to state-of-the-art teaching platforms and general technical support. If a student signed up and paid the $300 technology fee after the start of classes and decides to withdraw and the student is considered a no-start, CCR will credit that charge on their account. If a payment was made toward that charge, CCR will refund that payment.