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Choosing the Right Microphone for Your Speech Recognition Solution

Introduction

I’ve been somewhat fanatic about microphone testing for over 12 years now, intent on always using the best currently available.

Why?

A quality microphone truly can make all the difference with speech recognition accuracy. Yes, there are other factors such as:

  • how you articulate,
  • how effectively you set up Dragon’s options and
  • how you use the accuracy functions within the software (some are effective and some are downright disruptive, in fact).

However, one of the integral aspects to effective speech recognition is using a quality microphone. In addition to quality, it must be easy to use. Too many buttons or a cumbersome setup can lead to unsatisfactory results. Comfort should also be a consideration, which segues into another important factor…

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Philips SpeechMike Air Pro

Dragon Tip Many have waited patiently, and now this exciting new technology is here:

Wireless handheld microphone dictation

Perfect for medical practioners or anyone else who enjoys the use of a handheld microphone (instead of a headset) with the flexibility of being able to dictate without being tethered to the computer.

Delivering almost as accurate recognition accuracy with Dragon as its wired counterpart, the Philips SpeechMike Air is a unique and well thought out product that may very well change the way you operate.

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