| Pages in topic: [1 2] > | Best micro for DNS - no update? Thread poster: Noe Tessmann
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| | | Best micro for DNS - no update?" | Sep 14, 2010 |
Noe Tessmann wrote:
Dear colleagues,
I want to ask if there is no update about recommended microphones for Dragon NaturallySpeaking. .../...
.../.. Another question is why buying more expensive mikes when rather cheap ones like NC-181-VM USB (50 €) or Plantronics Audio 620 (35 €) have six dragons on the DNS website.
Thanks in advance
Noe
Hi Noe: In behalf of cheaper micros, I use the cheapest Microsoft headset I found (30/40 euros) and I am very satisfied with.
However, I do not use a separated soundcard (it is integrated in the motherboard) and I suspect this avoids a lot of background noise problems. This is probably due to the absence of insertion pins that accumulate static currents and therefore generate interferences.
A good air convection flow (inlet air: front bottom; outlet air : top back) helps to use very silent fans too.
Note: At the time I was writing the post I forogot to say it is an USB headset.
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However, I do not use a separated soundcard (it is integrated in the motherboard) and I suspect this avoids a lot of background noise problems. This is probably due to the absence of insertion pins that accumulate static currents and therefore generate interferences.
A good air convection flow (inlet air: front bottom; outlet air : top back) helps to use very silent fans too.
Hi Pablo,
thanks for your answer. It seems that USB sound pods (external sound cards) really make a difference. They cost about 40 euros.
Now I have a USB mike that went down in the DNS performance test from 16 to 9 (insufficient) and I don't really know why.
Best regards
Noe
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Frank van Thienen (X)
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| why more expensive indeed . . . | Sep 14, 2010 |
I've also been wondering whether a more expensive microphone would be worth it. Trouble is, it's expensive to experiment.
I use a Logitech ClearChat Pro USB headset (CDN$40 / EUR 32), attached to my new Dell, with onboard sound.
When I first set up DNS 11, I had all sorts of problems, until I discovered that my external hard drive was sitting too close to the USB cable, causing interference.
Right now I am experiencing excellent results, much better than with DNS ... See more I've also been wondering whether a more expensive microphone would be worth it. Trouble is, it's expensive to experiment.
I use a Logitech ClearChat Pro USB headset (CDN$40 / EUR 32), attached to my new Dell, with onboard sound.
When I first set up DNS 11, I had all sorts of problems, until I discovered that my external hard drive was sitting too close to the USB cable, causing interference.
Right now I am experiencing excellent results, much better than with DNS 10 on my old pc, and see no need to try anything else.
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TOPIC STARTER | monaural headset | Sep 14, 2010 |
Hi Michael,
thanks for your answer. The Shure SM58 costs around 100 $ und seems to be real professional mic but I'd prefer a monaural headset.
Kind regards
Noe
| | | | | The Best Microphone we Have Ever Tested | Sep 23, 2010 |
The best microphone we have ever tested is the Samson Airline 77. The microphone is wireless, has very high noise cancelation and the highest accuracy in our testing. It comes with a 110V and 220V option and is fairly comfortable to wear. It rests behind your head rather than over the top of your head. The microphone is expensive though at $299.00 US.
Tom Hamilton - CoHost of the KnowBrainer Speech Recognition Forums
Is Your Speech Recognition/Microphone Partner Nuance Gold... See more The best microphone we have ever tested is the Samson Airline 77. The microphone is wireless, has very high noise cancelation and the highest accuracy in our testing. It comes with a 110V and 220V option and is fairly comfortable to wear. It rests behind your head rather than over the top of your head. The microphone is expensive though at $299.00 US.
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TOPIC STARTER | Mike included in DNS 11 Premium ? | Sep 24, 2010 |
Hi Tom,
thanks for your answer. OK, I asked for the best, but it seems to be one of the most expensive too. Is it really possible that there are no new microphones on the market that are suitable for DNS, preferably a monaural in the price range around 100 euros. As I said all the lists (including the one on Knowbrainer) never change since years.
Another question:
Anybody knows which mike is included in the new DNS premium?
Kind regards
... See more Hi Tom,
thanks for your answer. OK, I asked for the best, but it seems to be one of the most expensive too. Is it really possible that there are no new microphones on the market that are suitable for DNS, preferably a monaural in the price range around 100 euros. As I said all the lists (including the one on Knowbrainer) never change since years.
Another question:
Anybody knows which mike is included in the new DNS premium?
Kind regards
Noe
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Claudio Porcellana (X)
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| best mic for DNS | Sep 24, 2010 |
Hi all
the quality of a mic doesn't lie only in its acoustic/electric performances, but even in its durability and lightness, and I think that these two features are a lot more important for an expensive mic that is weared about 10 hours/day
this is why I still consider the Sennheiser ME-3 the best
Claudio
| | | | | best wired headset microphones | Sep 24, 2010 |
Claudio,
I agree the ME-3 is one of the best wired headset microphones on the market. It was also the first real performer in use with DNS but the Boom line of microphones (Boom O, Boom C, and Boom v4) is now its equal and has some featu... See more Claudio,
I agree the ME-3 is one of the best wired headset microphones on the market. It was also the first real performer in use with DNS but the Boom line of microphones (Boom O, Boom C, and Boom v4) is now its equal and has some features that it doesn't.
http://www.knowbrainer.com/ShopOnline/index.cfm/product/63_6/theboom-o-microphone.cfm
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| | | | Claudio Porcellana (X)
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sure, I see Tom
but it has a drawback too, as I don't like having a pad on my hear
;-D
Claudio
| | | | | which mike is included in the new DNS premium | Sep 27, 2010 |
Noe,
In popular opinion and our opinion, the manufacturer OEM microphone doesn't even qualify as a starter microphone and shouldn't be used by anyone serious about speech recognition. I believe it's called the NC-181 and is made by Andrea Electronics.
Tom Hamilton - CoHost of the KnowBrainer Speech Recognition Forums
Is Your Speech Recognition/Microphone Partner Nuance Gold Certified & BBB Accredited?
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I stand corrected.Technically this microphone can change from box to box depending on Nuance's mood but it's basically a $5 Labtec OEM microphone and is labeled as HS-GEN-B. The only way I could get this information was to look in a Premium 11 box.
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| | | | Noe Tessmann
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My favorite mic is the Flexymike from Speechware in Belgium at 129 euros (http://speechware.be/en/hardwareHeadset.php). It's extraordinarily lightweight and comfortable, easy to take on the road, and accuracy is on par or better than the Sennheiser ME-3. It's also more durable. I've had 2 Sennheisers, and they both started to fall apart after about 2 years of intensive use. Flexymike is hold... See more My favorite mic is the Flexymike from Speechware in Belgium at 129 euros (http://speechware.be/en/hardwareHeadset.php). It's extraordinarily lightweight and comfortable, easy to take on the road, and accuracy is on par or better than the Sennheiser ME-3. It's also more durable. I've had 2 Sennheisers, and they both started to fall apart after about 2 years of intensive use. Flexymike is holding up great.
It is similar in shape and weight to The Boom, but vastly outperforms it on both accuracy and comfort.
Add on a Bluetooth transmitter and you can use it in wired or wireless mode.
I can't agree with Tom's recommendation of the Samson. I bought one, and it never did function correctly. Lots of electrical noise and static that made dictation impossible. It's also not something for the traveler, since the mic itself is very bulky, and it needs a special receiver box as well. ▲ Collapse
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