Using the SpeechWare TableMike with a Mac
Although most of the online reviews pertain to use of the SpeechWare TableMike (3-in-1 and 6-in-1) with Windows-based computers and we have done most of our testing and online demonstrations in this context, these products will also work beautifully with an Apple computer.
For a review of this product when used with a Mac, please read this MacWorld Review.
Preparing your Mac OS for use with a TableMike
The following brief adjustment should be made when preparing to use a TableMike with your Mac:
- Go to the Utilities folder in your Applications folder, and launch 'Audio MIDI Setup'. Select 'USB TableMike' from the list of devices.
- Click on the 'Input' tab, then choose '44000.0 Hz' and '1ch-16bit' from the Format menu.
- Quit the Setup.
Setting up the Microphone for the TableMike on a Mac
Because of the unique "auto-gain" technology on the 2nd Generation TableMikes, it is recommended that you follow the procedure listed here when doing the initial microphone set-up when using it with Dragon Dictate®. This is necessary in order to give the TableMike time to achieve maximum sensitivity before initiating the volume setting procedure.
- Choose Tools > Microphone Setup to calibrate the TableMike™
- Click on the red icon to enable the microphone
- Wait 30 seconds in silence until the gain setting reaches the maximum level of
99
- At this point, start reading the text to have Dragon Dictate® adjust the TableMike's volume properly
After following the above procedures you can expect excellent results with any of the SpeechWare microphones and with the soon-to-be-released SpeechWare USB Pod.
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