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Case CATalyst Pro
What Case CATalyst Pro is
Case CATalyst Pro is Windows software for court, CART, and legislative reporters who produce realtime, electronic, and printed transcripts. Stenograph says its translation and editing tools use predictive analytics and intelligence to support transcript work and delivery. Case AudioSync links recorded audio with text, so users can play it while editing, proofreading, or recording proceedings. The license includes video training, self-help study guides, and starter dictionaries for popular theories. CATalyst Pro works with Luminex, Diamante, and other writing machines; its documentation also describes CaseViewNet compatibility and RealTeam.
The current-version license costs $4,299, paid once and allows non-simultaneous use on up to four computers. It includes one year of technical support. CATalyst requires Windows 11, a supported Intel Core 5 or 7, Intel Ultra 5, 7, or 9, or AMD Ryzen 5, 7, or 9 processor, at least 8 GB RAM, and a drive of 256 GB or larger. ARM processors, including Snapdragon chips in Windows computers, are incompatible. Mac computers are not supported, and Stenograph advises against virtual Windows environments such as Parallels or VMware Fusion. Advanced features including Cloud Backup, RealTeam, and CaseViewNet require stable high-speed internet.
Who it suits
CATalyst Pro suits court, CART, and legislative reporters who need realtime, electronic, or printed transcript workflows on Windows. It is also a fit for reporters using compatible writing machines who want audio linked to transcript text and included training resources.
What it does well
- Creates realtime, electronic, and printed transcripts.
- Case AudioSync links audio with transcript text.
- License covers non-simultaneous use on up to four computers.
- Includes video training, study guides, and starter dictionaries.
- Works with Luminex, Diamante, and other writing machines.
What to know first
- Costs $4,299, paid once.
- No free plan is offered.
- Does not support Mac or ARM processors.
- Advanced features require stable high-speed internet.
Limits
The paid license costs $4,299, paid once and includes one year of technical support. Integer-version updates require an active warranty or Support Agreement; decimal updates within a user's integer version are available at no charge. Advanced features including Cloud Backup, RealTeam, and CaseViewNet require stable high-speed internet.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Add VP to CATalyst Pro | voice-reporting add-on for existing Pro license | $1,229, paid once |
| CATalyst Pro | current-version license · product key for up to four non-simultaneous computers · one year support and updates · training and starter dictionaries | $4,299, paid once |
| Add BCS to CATalyst Pro | captioning add-on for live television and streaming | $4,299, paid once |
As shop.stenograph.com lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Stenograph CATalyst Pro product page.
- Confirm the computer runs Windows 11 and meets the listed processor, memory, and drive requirements.
- Purchase the CATalyst Pro current-version license for $4,299, paid once.
- Install the software on up to four computers, using it on one at a time.
- Connect a compatible writing machine such as Luminex or Diamante, if applicable.
- Use the included training resources and technical support during the first year.
Verdict
Choose CATalyst Pro if you report court, CART, or legislative proceedings on a supported Windows computer and need transcript editing with synchronized audio. Its included resources and support add to the license, but the one-time price and Windows-only compatibility may make it a poor fit for Mac users or those with ARM computers.
Questions
How much does Case CATalyst Pro cost?
The CATalyst Pro plan costs $4,299, paid once for a current-version license.
Is there a free plan?
No. CATalyst Pro is paid software.
Which computers can run CATalyst Pro?
It requires Windows 11 and a supported Intel Core 5 or 7, Intel Ultra 5, 7, or 9, or AMD Ryzen 5, 7, or 9 processor, at least 8 GB RAM, and a 256 GB or larger drive. ARM processors and Mac computers are incompatible.
Does the license include support and updates?
It includes one year of technical support. Integer-version updates require an active warranty or Support Agreement; decimal updates within a user's integer version are free.
What does Case AudioSync do?
It synchronizes audio with text so users can play audio while editing, proofreading, or recording proceedings.
Does CATalyst Pro work with writing machines?
Stenograph describes use with Luminex, Diamante, and other writing machines. Its documentation also describes CaseViewNet compatibility and RealTeam.
Facts from Case CATalyst Pro's own pages
- AudioSync
- Included AudioSync links proceeding audio with transcript text for editing, proofreading and readback. · shop.stenograph.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Audio synchronization
- Included Case AudioSync synchronizes audio with text so users can play audio while editing, proofreading, or recording proceedings. · shop.stenograph.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Brief It
- Brief It proposes shorter steno forms, including suggestions for numbers and dollar amounts. · stenograph.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Case Prep
- Case Prep analyzes PDF, e-Transcript, TextMap, ASCII, Eclipse and CATalyst files and suggests dictionary briefs. · stenograph.com, 15 Oct 2026
- CaseViewNet
- A CaseViewNet Browser Edition link lets realtime recipients join through a clickable web link. · stenograph.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud Backup
- Cloud Backup automatically stores and encrypts CATalyst work according to the features page. · stenograph.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company founding
- LinkedIn lists Stenograph as founded in 1938. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company history
- Stenograph says it has served the court reporting profession for more than 85 years and that its products are developed, serviced, and supported by U.S.-based staff. · stenograph.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Stenograph in the 51–200 employee range. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Connectivity requirement
- Cloud Backup, RealTeam and CaseViewNet require stable internet; Stenograph recommends at least 10 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up. · solutioncenter.stenograph.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Developer extensibility
- Stenograph publishes a writer USB protocol download and sample code for CAT vendors, but no general public CATalyst API or SDK is described. · stenograph.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The Solution Center provides articles covering audio, realtime, editing, jobs, exports, printing, dictionaries, imports, Cloud Backup, RealTeam, layouts, Academy and VP. · solutioncenter.stenograph.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Finish em
- Finish 'em produces signed or password-protected PDFs, linked exhibits and ASCII/PTX output, with email, print and backup options. · stenograph.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1938 · shop.stenograph.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Hardware limits
- ARM or Snapdragon Windows devices, macOS and Windows 10 are unsupported; USB-C computers may need an adapter. · solutioncenter.stenograph.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Downers Grove, Illinois, USA · shop.stenograph.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Included resources
- The license includes integrated video training, self-help study guides, and starter dictionaries for popular theories. · shop.stenograph.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Independent adoption claim
- Internet Scoping School says Stenograph claims 60–65% of working reporters use its software and argues that this can expand work opportunities for scopists. · scopeschool.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Independent reseller pricing
- Acculaw lists Professional and Student versions but requires calling for pricing and warns that transfers may involve manufacturer fees. · acculaw.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Installation
- Installation uses a setup wizard, license acceptance, optional custom network-drive installation and Product Key Code entry. · solutioncenter.stenograph.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Internet-dependent features
- Stenograph says a stable high-speed internet connection is essential for advanced features including Cloud Backup, RealTeam, and CaseViewNet. · solutioncenter.stenograph.com, 9 Oct 2026
- License status
- Stenograph legal terms describe downloadable software as copyrighted work requiring an end-user license and prohibit copying or redistribution without permission. · stenograph.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: historical stability
- In a 2009 CSRNation thread, users reported freezing, USB malfunctions, Exception 3 errors, black screens and realtime blue-screen crashes in Case version 10. · csrnation.ning.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: historical support complaints
- The same 2009 discussion includes users saying support could not explain crashes and allegedly denied bugs despite multiple reporters reporting similar failures. · csrnation.ning.com, 15 Oct 2026
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