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Michael Beijer United Kingdom Local time: 14:03 Member (2009) Dutch to English + ...
Feb 24, 2012
I have been toying with the idea of trying Dragon Naturally Speaking again, and am wondering if there is any way of using a desktop microphone rather than a headset. I would like to hear from anyone that is currently successfully using a desktop mic with Dragon (or another speech recognition program)...
Michael
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Jason Shim South Korea Local time: 22:03 English to Korean + ...
I tried a desktop mic
Feb 24, 2012
I tried a desktop microphone, with the mic set about 15-20 inches away from my mouth. But you won't get as good results as a headset with mic right in front of your mouth.
Dragon's speech recognition is very sensitive to echoes I guess. Even if I re-do the thing where you read a few paragraphs, the results from headset is much better than a desktop mic.
You're probably tired of wearing a headset all the time.
I tried a desktop microphone, with the mic set about 15-20 inches away from my mouth. But you won't get as good results as a headset with mic right in front of your mouth.
Dragon's speech recognition is very sensitive to echoes I guess. Even if I re-do the thing where you read a few paragraphs, the results from headset is much better than a desktop mic.
You're probably tired of wearing a headset all the time.
My recommendation is getting wired, lightweight headset, one of those call-center style headsets or hook-over single ear-types than a typical gaming headset-type with big ear cups. I recommend ones from Plantronics. ▲ Collapse
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I use a Speechware 3 in 1 desktop mic with excellent results. I don't like the feel of headsets, I don't like the "look". Moreover, in my work I am obliged to constantly remove and replace a headset, spoiling the critical position with each cycle.
I use a Speechware 3 in 1 desktop mic with excellent results. I don't like the feel of headsets, I don't like the "look". Moreover, in my work I am obliged to constantly remove and replace a headset, spoiling the critical position with each cycle.
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Susanna Garcia Local time: 14:03 Italian to English + ...
In memoriam
Desktop microphone
Feb 27, 2012
I too got fed up with putting a headset on and off all the time. I just went to Amazon and bought a bog standard Logitech desktop mic for about £15, having read the reviews. It's been absolutely brilliant and I can highly recommend it.
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Michael Beijer United Kingdom Local time: 14:03 Member (2009) Dutch to English + ...
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