How to Record Heart Sounds with Littmann Digital Stethoscope 3200 | Doctor Explains

In today's episode of Dr Nora, I take a close look at the 3200 Littmann Bluetooth Electronic Stethoscope and see whether it's worth the hefty price tag of $700AUD.

My primary reason for adding this to my stethoscope collection is to record heart sounds directly and share them with my YouTube followers. Prior to this, I had been recording heart sounds through my manual stethoscope by placing a microphone lapel into the ear piece, a very cumbersome experience. With this stethoscope giving the ability to record twelve 30 second tracks, I thought it would be ideal. Watch on to see what's included in the box, what it sounds like and how to transfer the tracks onto your computer.

PROS
- 12x 30 second clips can be recorded
- Can toggle between diaphragm/ bell or both
- Comfortable ear piece - 2 sizes in the box
- Reduction in ambient noise
- On screen display on heart rate
- Battery powered x1 AA (included)
- 2 year manufacturers warranty
- Easy transfer of files to computer

CONS
- Pricey
- Limited colours available - black, burgundy, navy blue.
- Heavier
- Can't transfer files onto a mobile device.
- Doesn't work as well on damp skin

CONCLUSION
This is a great tool if you're interested in learning more about particular heart, lung or bowel sounds. It would be a useful aid for exam preparation and it looks futuristic. I'll certainly be keeping mine to film more beautiful sounds of the body.

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Thanks for watching and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to leave me a comment in the comments section below or pop by and see me in clinic.

Take care and stay healthy.
Dr Nora 💉

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[furiousfurby]

Purchased it as an open box item. As an older paramedic, I’ve suffered a bit of hearing loss and this stethoscope has allowed me to be able to assess lung sounds that I would normally miss. Great review!

[baileypym]

litmem 3 classic sounds softer and much clearer hearing

[MatthiasBertsch]

Is there really a Mac Version of StethAssist Software for the Littmann Stethoskop Modell 3200 . I am searching for a place to download

[odettema-nk]

i find the recorded sounds extremely quiet when listening to it on the computer and as an exported wav file. Is there anyway to increase the volume as loud as you hear it from the stethoscope?

[Dr.Smvrfing]

6:46 a full asmr video of your heartbeat would be great, do you ever think you could make one?

[vcostasimoes]

Does it allow the live play of sounds besides recording? the idea was being able to auscultate one COVID19 suspect keeping safety distance and hands away from the face... thanks

[CSS-ht]

Hello Dr. Nora, I hope you are well so far? I had a question for you, are you by any chance going to test the Littmann® CORE
Digital Stethoscope? I found the video with the Littmann 3200 very good.

Best regards & have a nice day

[JeffRogers-vs]

Have you had a chance to use the Littman Core Digital stethoscope. If so, how would you rate it against the 3200?

[lollomagic]

Hi dr Nora !! Finally heartbeat sound video 😍, is amazing video compliment you are a very amazing doctor !! But you said that record a video with female patient and how listen her patient with stethoscope !
See you 😊

[chibuzoboltzmann]

Is there no connector to a PC for live recording?

[BensonBrusque]

Maybe it's because of YouTube or something, but honestly the acoustic stethoscope sounds way better! The digital sounds pretty crackly and muffled, but the Classic sounds crisp. Would love to see/hear more comparisons, maybe longer and maybe after exercise?

[doctor_on_linedyba]

Есть возможность выслушивать COVID-19 больных без нарушения герметичности средств индивидуальной защиты?
В блютус наушниках?

[carplanet]

I am hard at hearing due to perforation in my tympanic membrane, is littman digital 3200 useful for me?

[petercdowney]

Heart sounds good! Or at least your aortic valve does. Nothing wrong with that valve.

(As I'm sure you can guess, I can hear it better with the manual stethoscope.)

[chronosphere]

Looking for a stethoscope, but I found love

[JosephRawsthorne]

how will digital stethoscope will be for someone with hard hearing ?

[LoukasYTotiMiAmigo]

The stethoscope listens to the heartdrum because i hear it it was like music😂❤️

[baileypym]

litmen 3 classic sounds more soft and clearer for listening to the heart

[AlxanderMatt]

it seems like that the electronic one's sound is.. not natural... I do not like this term but I don't have another one...

[PintuKumar-fwus]

Your every video i am watching big fan please . Love you