Featured Products

		SpeechWare FlexyMike Dual Ear Carioid (2nd Gen) The absolute best headset for speech recognition software users, bar none. Learn more ...			Dragon Medical Practice Edition 2 22 % more accurate; 10% faster Window 8 Compatible Mobile phone compatible 90 specialty and sub-specialty vocabularies! Includes Free "Guide to DMPE2" Learn more or order today ...
		Philips LFH3500 SpeechMike Premium Highly accurate and noise rejecting USB Interface Gyroscopic control of mic Mac & Windows compatible Learn more or order today ...			Octopus USB Controller Simultaneously control multiple USB hand-held mics, foot pedals and keypads Fully functional version free to try High level of integration with Dragon Learn more or purchase today ...
		SpeechWare TravelMike Superb accuracy 10-20 in. working distance Portable & low profile Windows & Mac Learn more or order today ...			SpeechWare TwistMike A remarkable new microphone with superb accuracy, a long, flexible boom, and limitless mounting possibilities Learn more ...
		SpeechWare 3-in-1 TableMike Equiliser technology to allow 10 - 20 inch working distance from boom High levels of external noise rejection Programmable buttons USB Interface Learn more or order today ...			SpeechWare TabletMike Extremely high-quality mic element Perfect for use with mobile device Learn more or order today

New Products

		SpeechWare TravelMike Ideal for laptop and mobile users 10-20 inch working range Equalizer and normal/long-range modes Learn more or order today			Nuance PowerMic III Highly integrated with Dragon Medical Version Programmable buttons 3 or 8 ft cord Learn more or order today
		SpeechWare TabletMike Extremely high-quality mic element Perfect for use with mobile device Learn more or order today			SpeechWare FlexyMike DEC Highly accurate and noise canceling Lightweight (25 gm) Excellent performance with Dragon Learn more or order today...
		Key to Speech Recognition Technology This 8GB thumb drive is packed with speech recognition resources, including our new book on DMPE2, videos, commands for downloading, and lots more! Learn more ...			Guide to Dragon Medical Practice Edition 2 Practical information by a physician for physicians Packed with tutorials Access to medical commands for downloading 139 pages in print version or downloadable PDF Learn more ...

Recommended Products

Without knowing the specifics of your situation, it's a pretty good bet you are here because you are wondering how you can make speech recognition work for you ... or work better. You want to make a smart decision and get the best value for your dollar. And you'd like to know that there wasn't another product you SHOULD have considered. Let us take the liberty of simplifying things for you. As full-time users of speech recognition software for more than a decade and with 9 years of experience catering to the needs of speech recognition users, we have learned what works and what doesn't. Shown below are some of the most common scenarios presented to us and, in our opinion, the best solutions. Please read further before making a decision and browse our Microphone Selection Guide ... but consider the following a good place to start.

Inexpensive Replacement: Are you using Dragon non-mission-critical dictation but lost the microphone that came with your product and looking for an inexpensive replacement? Check out the Andrea NC181 or Cyber Acoustics AC201. They're comfortable, durable, inexpensive, and work fine. You can review other entry level microphone on our Microphone Selection Guide: Entry Level Microphones Page.

Cost effective upgrade: Looking to upgrade from the microphone that came with Dragon but have a limited budget? Consider any of our mid-level headset microphones, such as the VXI TalkPro UC series, the Andrea ANC 700 or ANC 750, the Radio Shack Sennheiser knockoff. This product offers a significant improvement in the accuracy and external noise rejection without emptying your wallet.

Best Wired Microphone: Looking for the highest quality wired microphone? Money not a major limitation? See Microphones for Advanced Users and consider any of the following:

• SpeechWare FlexyMike Dual Ear Cardioid: If the highest quality performance is your requirement, we strongly recommend this winner of our "Best in Class" award. The newest, second-generation version provides absolutely stunning results with Dragon and other audio applications. Combine this microphone with the SpeechWare USB MultiAdapter and you will have only your dictation style to blame for any errors!
• Sennheiser ME3: this is an old favorite, and until the arrival of the SpeechWare FlexyMike Dual Ear Cardioid, our most recommended headset. We recommend the "combo" that comes with the Buddy 7G USB adapter for reliable excellent results.

Best Wireless Microphone with simultaneous wired telephone use: Looking for the best wireless microphone that can also be used with your wired telephone? Pick the Sennheiser SD Pro-1 (one speaker) or SD Pro-2 (two speakers). Sennheiser knows how to do it right and these are the mics that sit on OUR desks. We love them!

Best Wireless Microphone for computer use only: If you absolutely need to be wireless, consider the VXI VoxStar UC or the Sennheiser MB Pro-1 or Pro-2. We should warn you, though, Bluetooth can be tricky and we get a lot of returns on virtually every Bluetooth device we sell. For a high quality wireless headset microphone which is also great for listening to music and that works on a "plug-and-play" basis (no connection issues), consider the Andrea WNC 1500.

Best hand-held mic for use with Dragon:

• If you using the medical version of Dragon and looking for the convenience of a hand-held microphone with programmable buttons? Get the Nuance PowerMic III
• Less expensive but equaly good hand-held USB mics that require a bit more work in programming the buttons but which work with ALL versions of Dragon (not just he medical versions) are the Philips SpeechMike Premium and the Grundig SonicMic3
• If you are using a non-medical version of Dragon, you can use the PowerMic II described above if you combine it with Octopus USB controller. Otherwise consider the use of Philips SpeechMike Premium (wired with USB interface) or the Grundig SonicMic3

Best Desktop Microphone: Want a high quality desktop microphone without a lot of complications? Choose the SpeechWare 3-in-1, 6-in-1 or 9-in-1 TableMike (see "Desktop Microphones").

Best Microphone for use with a mobile device: The recently released SpeechWare "TabletMike" is the perfect solution for the mobile user wanting to add a high-quality microphone element.

USB Microphone Controling Utility: If the OEM utility for programming the buttons on your hand-held USB microphone are driving you crazy, strongly consider purchasing SpeechWare's Octopus USB Controller.

 

Support Resources

	Support Resources Let us assist in your acquisition, successful use, and troubleshooting of speech recognition software using the resources below:
	Self-Help Support	Dragon User Guides
	Software Buying Guide	On-line Forum
	Microphone Buying Guide	Personalized Support
	Microphone Troubleshooting Guide	Personalized Training

News

Second Generation FlexyMike Dual Ear Cardioid Released by SpeechWare We are delighted to announce that the "Second Generation" FlexyMike Dual Ear Cardioid microphone has been released by SpeechWare and is availible for purchase on our site. This product is winner of our "Best in Class" award in the "Headset" category. It is, in our opinion, the best headset microphone for use with speech recognition software and our recommended headset for speech recognition software users. The Second Generation FlexyMike Dual Ear Cardioid - FMKDEC - is a lightweight (about 25g.) stainless steel headset microphone designed specifically for speech recognition. Manufactured in the style of a traditional headband, the frame is covered with injected rubber protectors that covers both ears for maximum working comfort. An extremely flexible gooseneck and cardioid microphone enables the consistent positioning of the microphone capsule and superior recognition accuracy with Dragon NaturallySpeaking® and other speech recognition and audio applications. New to the second generation device is an adjustable headband to assure the best fit and comfort. For more information or to purchase please click here. Dragon Medical One: Cloud-based Medical Speech Recognition Based on the same cloud-based technology embedded in mobile devices, Nuance Communications, Inc. is rolling out the most innovative speech recognition application product to hit the scenes in years -- Dragon Direct. Currently available only to medical institutions and sold on a monthly subscription basis, this product is as fast as client-side software and extends accuracy to never before seen levels. Learn more about Dragon Medical One from our dedicated Dragon Medical One page. New products: We are delighted to announce the arrival of several new products, including the following: Key to Speech Recognition Technology: Detailed above, this unique offering from Speech Recognition Solutions is packed with solutions, tutorials, videos and even includes our recently released 90-page book on DMPE2. Learn more .. SpeechWare FlexyMike Dual Ear Cardioid (second generation): more than a year in the making, this is the first serious competition for our best-selling Sennheiser ME3 and includes a lightweight titanium steel headband and a uniquely accurate and noise-canceling microphone element. Learn more ... Octopus USB Controller (OUC): A joint development between Speech Recognition Solutions and SpeechWare, this innovative new product bring control of multiple USB human interface devices (HID) in such a way as to make control on hand-held microphones, foot pedals, and USB keypads a simple process. Learn more ... SpeechWare TravelMike Accessory Kit: This innovative new microphone is built for the mobility of the road warrior but with the accuracy, functionality and features of the much larger SpeechWare TableMike series. Included in our "accessory kit" are the parts and pieces to provide a variety of new options for use of this outstanding product, including a) a portable base for indelpendent operation on your desktop, b) USB extension cable to allow use of the TravelMike as a hand-held microphone, and c) materials needed for direct mounting of the microphone to your laptop lid. Learn more ... SpeechWare SpeechMatic MultiAdapter: comprising the "guts" of the TravelMike described above, this mobile USB sound adapter includes all the functionality of the circuitry in the full-sized SpeechWare TableMikes and, including auto-gain (Equalizer) technology, normal/long range mode, and unprecedented external noise rejection by means of advanced digital signal processing. This is the perfect way to supercharge your analog microphone. Learn more ...