Showing posts with label speech recognition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label speech recognition. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Dragon Professional 13 with KnowBrainer 2016



                       
                          

                                             
KnowBrainer 2016 is a third-party command utility that adds thousands of commands and numerous capabilities to Dragon, simplifies the learning curve and substantially increases your efficiency. KnowBrainer can even utilize built-in Windows speech recognition commands like DISPLAY Numbers which numbers every possible mouse click position so that you can left click, right click or double click any position with a single command. By comparison, the Dragon's MouseGrid command only works on 1 computer screen and can require up to 5 additional commands. From a command point of view, KnowBrainer is vastly superior to professional versions of Dragon which utilizes an older, limited and much slower command technology. KnowBrainer also includes an interactive ultra-dynamic sidebar that displays all available commands and doubles as a Command Browser. You can find or open any KnowBrainer command by saying FIND COMMAND or EDIT COMMAND .  Example: Say Edit Command to open the KnowBrainer Paragraph command for editing. By comparison, the sluggish Dragon Learning Center (sidebar) is static and only displays a partial list of commands.

KnowBrainer includes 65 open ended vocabulary commands (utilizing any vocabulary word/s), for Dragon 13 and higher, such as Google For , Search Contacts for , Spanish Translation for and Search Computer for .

Dragon can only be used to directly dictate in less than 1% of applications. Non-Dragon friendly applications require opening the Dictation Box, dictating and then transferring your dictation to the target application. The KnowBrainerInsert command enables direct dictation in any field or application that accepts typing. Example: Say Insert   to type "my dog has fleas" ANYWHERE!

KnowBrainer includes our patented ability to verbally create VB, DVC & .Net commands which is 10 times faster than typing but we didn't stop there. We kicked it up a notch by adding 3 groundbreaking commands that create VB scripting and boilerplate text commands automatically. You can now create Advanced-Scripting commands without any scripting or programming knowledge. For example, if you want to create a command that will click on a button or menu called, for example, Widget, simply hover the mouse over any button or menu and say something like New Mouse Command Called . KnowBrainer will record X & Y coordinates, create, name and save your Visual Basic Scripting command in less than 2 seconds. KnowBrainer includes a similar command creation function based on the previously mentioned DISPLAY Numbers command (detailed in our KnowBrainer Manual). You can voice automate any application within a few minutes. To create a fast boilerplate text command highlight a paragraph and say New Text Command Called . We like to think of KnowBrainer 2016 as Dragon hamburger helper. Dragon is the beef and KnowBrainer is the helper J  

Click
KnowBrainer 2016 PowerPoint Presentation for additional details. Note that the current PowerPoint presentation is limited to KnowBrainer 2015 but will be updated soon.                             


 
Other new features include extensive help files, the ability to create Advanced Scripting commands in VB or .Net and much faster command deployment (twice as fast as Dragon commands and previous versions of KnowBrainer).

KnowBrainer 2016 is only available in ENGLISH and only includes limited functionality for non-English versions of NaturallySpeaking . KnowBrainer 2016 is compatible with Windows 7 32-bit & 64-bit and Windows 8 operating systems.   
 



KnowBrainer Features:
  • Adds thousands of commands to NaturallySpeaking
  • Fixes numerous NaturallySpeaking bugs and design flaws
  • Simplifies the learning process by combining basic multi-step commands
  • Works with all versions of NaturallySpeaking from Preferred on up.
  • Includes step-by-step (with pictures) installation and training guide for both NaturallySpeaking and KnowBrainer
  • Allows hands-free use of your computer
  • Customers typically report the elimination of 25% or more of their labor costs when adding KnowBrainer to NaturallySpeaking.
  • Our exclusive Command Browser allows you to copy, edit or create your own Advanced-Scripting commands for an even greater reduction in labor costs
  • The ability to delete or toggle off any command
  • VerbalBasic: Our patent pending ability to create commands verbally
  • Includes our exclusive VerbalBasic (command writing) training guide
If you make a major part of your living from your computer, we still recommend purchasing NaturallySpeaking Pro (with KnowBrainer 2016) over Standard/Home and Preferred/Premium because Pro has numerous advantages over Premium.
One of the main reasons why customers pay up to 6 times the price of the Home Edition for NaturallySpeaking Professional/Medical/Legal is for it's command capability. For those who cannot afford the professional versions of NaturallySpeaking there is finally an affordable solution; NaturallySpeaking Premium with KnowBrainer.
 
If you want the world's best speech recognition engine but cannot afford or justify the price of Pro 13, there is FINALLY an affordable second, more affordable option.

New KnowBrainer 2016 Sidebar

                                                    

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Dragon Professional Individual Product Launch


  1. Dragon Professional Individual http://www.knowbrainer.com/NewStore/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=95 allows all-new levels of professional productivity driven by the latest advances.

    Special Upgrade pricing is in place through September 30th.
    Should I upgrade to Dragon Professional Individual (commonly referred to as Dragon Professional Individual 14)?
    Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 13 Upgrade thoughts
    If you have already invested in a license of Pro 13 you will need to evaluate new features implemented in Dragon Professional Individual vs. features that have been canceled in your current product.
    Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 12 Upgrade thoughts
    If you are currently using Pro 12 and do not utilize the features listed below we recommend upgrading and gaining better control the new Windows 10 operating system, as well is support for Internet Explorer 11. The upcoming Dragon Anywhere, higher accuracy, less lag time and ease of use will be some of the gains you will benefit from though the upgrade process.
    Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium 12/13 Upgrade thoughts
    If you have a current license for Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium 12 or 13, we advise upgrading to Dragon Professional Individual 14.
    The main features that have been removed from Dragon Professional Individual that were included in Dragon Professional 13 are remote desktop connection and the roaming user feature.
    What’s New in Dragon 14
    This topic describes enhancements and new features in Dragon version 14.
    Command enhancements
    Auto-text commands
    Auto-text is a block of content that you specify - including text, graphics, or both - for which you create a custom voice command. In your dictation, when you say the command, Dragon enters your content. You create new auto-text commands using the New Auto-Text Command dialog box. From the DragonBar, select Tools > Add New Auto-Text.
    Manage your custom commands in one place
    The Manage Custom Commands dialog lists all commands you have created, along with links to edit or delete them, or to create new ones. To access the dialog box, select Tools > Manage Custom Commands from the DragonBar.
    Windows 10 commands
    There are new commands for the Action Center, Settings screen, and Start button for Windows 10.
    Dictation enhancements
    Enhanced Dictation Box
    The following enhancements have been made to the Dictation Box:
    •The user interface design is now simpler and easier to use.
    •There is a new Use automatic Dictation Box for this application check box. This check box allows you to turn the Dictation Box on or off for specific applications.
    •Dragon no longer prompts you to save text when you click the Cancel button.
    •The Dictation Box is now resizable.
    •There is now a minimum size. You cannot make the Dictation Box smaller than the minimum size.
    •The Show character count setting is now deselected by default.
    General enhancements
    •When you close the Administrative Settings dialog box, Dragon now re-opens your user profile automatically.
    •Dragon no longer prompts you to save your user profile when you make changes to it.
    •DragonBar usability is now optimized for touchscreen use.
    •You can now link your desktop version of Dragon to your Dragon Anywhere account and share words and commands with your desktop version.

    Installation and upgrade enhancements
    Region selection
    During the Dragon DVD installation, you can now choose to install only the files for your region, or all regions. This allows you to use less disk space when installing Dragon, and reduces the installation time required.
    User profile upgrade
    Dragon now opens user profiles in the version 13 directory without upgrading them.
    Software versions
    Dragon can now support Microsoft Windows 10.
    Transcription enhancements
    Improvements to the transcription source
    Improvements to the transcription process produce more accurate transcription results for recorded dictation. You can now create a transcription source separate from your live dictation source.
    Streamlined transcription of recorded dictation
    The steps required to transcribe a recording have been streamlined to make the process faster and easier. Note that you must have a transcription source before you can transcribe your recordings.
    Usability enhancements
    Help redesign and optimization
    The following enhancements have been made to the Dragon Help:
    •Help content was rewritten and made simpler to more clearly explain Dragon’s functionality, and to make information easier to find.
    •The Search capability is now optimized to return more accurate search results relevant to search key words.
    •Interactive video tutorials are now available. These address commonly asked questions and several key Dragon features.
    •The Help user interface was redesigned and is now modern and easy-to-use.
    •The Help system is now on the Web.
    What Can I Say?
    You can now say “What Can I Say?” at any time to get a list of Dragon commands appropriate for your current activity. Dragon reminds you to use this command; you’ll see the reminder when you first log in.
    You can use “What Can I Say?” when you’re in:
    •Applications, like Microsoft Word
    •Web browsers (Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox)
    •Windows Desktop
    The commands are grouped by function, like navigation and formatting.

    The What Can I Say command replaces the Learning Center. 
    Tom Hamilton 
    Nuance Gold Certified & BBB Accredited
    KnowBrainer Speech Recognition Forums http://www.knowbrainer.com/forums/forum
    KnowBrainer.com http://www.knowbrainer.com 
    support@knowbrainer.com

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 13 Released
















Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 13 http://www.knowbrainer.com/NewStore/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=28 was released this morning and Nuance has decided to temporarily sell upgrades from Pro 11/12 at the lowest introductory price ever (normally 299.99 now 149.99). They have also extended this low pricing (normally 399.99 now 199.99) to Premium 11/12/13 to Professional 13 upgrades. This pricing is good through September 2014. If you missed our 16 page review you can read it here http://www.knowbrainer.com/index.cfm/wiki/dragon-naturallyspeaking-13-review


Tom Hamilton
Nuance Gold Certified & BBB Accredited
KnowBrainer Speech Recognition Forums http://www.knowbrainer.com/forums/forum
KnowBrainer.com http://www.knowbrainer.com
support@knowbrainer.com

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 13 Review

The following review covers the ver. 13 editions of DNS Home, Premium, Pro and Legal. This review will be subject to revisions/updates as we continue working with the application, or in the event Nuance releases a service release patch. DMPE 3 (Dragon Medical 13) is not likely to be released until mid-2015. At that time we will create a separate review. Nuance has just rolled out Dragon 13. If you would like to read our detailed 16 page review, click the KnowBrainer NaturallySpeaking 13 Review

Tom Hamilton
Nuance Gold Certified & BBB Accredited
KnowBrainer Speech Recognition Forums http://www.knowbrainer.com/forums/forum
KnowBrainer.com http://www.knowbrainer.com
support@knowbrainer.com

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Installing Dragon Medical on Ultrabooks



 

 

 

 

 
A lot of laptops are coming without DVD drives these days, like the super-thin ultrabooks or Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 3. Apples Macbook Pro is another example of a highly popular machine with no DVD drive.

 


Ultra-thin laptops are great. They're light, super portable, and can handle almost any modern task you throw at them. They don't come with DVD drives inside, but the fact of the matter is that most of us rarely use disc drives these days. That said, there are still situations in which they can come in handy—like when you're trying to install Dragon NaturallySpeaking or Dragon Medical, ripping one of your own CDs, or when you want to watch a movie on your laptop. A Portable USB drive is the best way to do those things without an internal disc drive.

 


As far as purchasing your external DVD drive, your local electronics store such as Best Buy will have what you need in stock at a reasonable price. If you have a Mac, don't waste your money on Apple's $80 model. You can also get one for as cheap as $30 on Amazon or Newegg if you have time to wait. Once you acquire your unit simply plug it into your USB drive, pop in your copy of Dragon NaturallySpeaking or Dragon Medical and you're ready to begin installation. As an added bonus you can also now rip CDs to iTunes, play DVDs, and even boot from the drive if you need to run Linux or reinstall Windows.




 

 
 
 
In the end, if you're going to purchase a computer with no disk drive (which makes perfectly good sense these days since online stores like iTunes, Amazon, and Netflix provide us with most of our media), you really should consider spending the extra $30 on an external USB DVD drive.
 
Tom Hamilton Nuance Gold Certified & BBB AccreditedKnowBrainer Speech Recognition Forums http://www.knowbrainer.com/forums/forum
KnowBrainer.com http://www.knowbrainer.com support@knowbrainer.com

Friday, June 20, 2014

Speech Recognition News - New Microphone Released by Speechware Hitting US market 6/2014

 

Whether you're using speech recognition or planning on it you'll want to know about this microphone. The three most important things are accuracy, noise cancellation and comfort and the new SpeechWare FlexyMike Dual Ear Cardiod  brings them all to the table. This is not another microphone designed for a different purpose such as singing or whispering that happens to work with speech recognition, this microphone was designed for speech recognition including but not limited to Dragon Medical, Dragon NaturallySpeaking (Premium, Professional and Legal, Windows Speech Recognition and Siri.

 

 

 

The FlexyMike Dual Ear Cardioid – DEC, is a lightweight (about 25 g./0.9 oz.) stainless steel headset microphone designed specifically for accurate, noise cancelling and comfortable speech recognition dictation, and other Voice dependent applications. 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. Special bundled Adapter for connection of the headset to iPhone/iPad/Android (CTIA recent models) Smartphones and Tablets. The cardioid capsule excels in delivering exceptional voice clarity with outstanding background noise rejection, making it especially suitable for mobile users and notebooks or tablets, especially when used with the SpeechMatic USB MultiAdapter for maximum performance.

 

 

To take full advantage of this microphone we strongly suggest adding a USB sound card.
 

Features:

  • Headband style / wearing style is behind the neck and over both ears.
  • Ultra Lightweight and most comfortable design for extended periods of dictation.
  • High noise rejection cardiod microphone capsule.
  • Rubber ear protectors / Flexible stay in place microphone boom.
  • Short 1.5 m shielded cable for notebooks, laptops, and tablets.
  • Long 2.5 m extension cable for Desktops.
  • Spare windshield.
  • Special iPhone / iPad / Android CTIA cable

Technical Specifications:

  • Back Electret Condenser Element
  • Unidirectional Cardioid Polar Pattern
  •  Frequency Range: 50Hz ~ 18,000Hz
  •  Sensitivity: -66dB ± 3dB (0dB=1V/µbar@1KHz)
  •  Impedance: 1.500Ω ± 30% @ 1KHz (RL:2.2K, DC:1.5V)
  •  Operating Voltage: 1V – 10V
  •  Connector: standard 3.5 mm mono gold-plate plug
  •  Agency Approvals: FCE, CE, BC, IC
Tom Hamilton
Nuance Gold Certified & BBB Accredited
KnowBrainer Speech Recognition Forums http://www.knowbrainer.com/forums/forum
KnowBrainer.com http://www.knowbrainer.com
support@knowbrainer.com

Monday, January 13, 2014

Not giving up on Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Knowbrainer kept me from giving up on Dragon NaturallySpeaking

On December 28, 1996, while skiing on a mountain in Western
Maryland, I suffered a hemorrhagic brain stem stroke. I spent six and a half
weeks in hospitals followed by eight years of accomplishing nothing. Brain
damage left me with mental deficits and took away nearly all of my skill
sets. My body escaped unharmed, only affected by misguided signals coming
from my brain. However, I am left with Cerebellar ataxia, which causes the
left side of my body to be clumsy. Even my eyeball is adversely affected.

In 2004, as a form of therapy, I wanted to write a Journal. However,
I could do longer write with my hand; and lacked the hand eye coordination
necessary for typing. I purchased a product called Dragon NaturallySpeaking
that would allow me to speak into the computer. My first challenge was
created by my brain that would twist words before they reached my mouth.
After years of practice, I still have problems with missing syllables, but
major words sometimes come slow, but they come.

Nuance makes the best voice recognition product on the market.
Earlier versions were tricky and vulnerable to computer issues. Customer
support was short of excellent. They tried, but were not always able to solve
my problems. When version 12 rolled out most of my technical problems
disappeared. But, I would never have made it to version 12 without the
support of www.knowbrainer.com.

While googling support forums for voice recognition, I happened
across a post on a website called www.knowbrainer.com. What I found there
boggled my mind. It was a forum where thousands of voice recognition
users traded information. I found a resource destined to take my voice
recognition to a whole new level.

Often, forum users find their questions answered by Lunis Orcutt,
who owns the company. He focuses much of his time helping users navigate
through a maze of technical issues. His goal is to provide speech recognition
users with the information necessary to put together the optimum
supporting PC environment.

Knowbrainer successfully provides the information needed to unlock
the full potential of NaturallySpeaking products. They test and compare
compatible products and post reports on their website. They have become
the number one source of voice-recognition information in the world. The
forum and all their information is offered free of charge.

Knowbrainer, also hosts an online store, where you can find many
competitively priced products that have passed exhaustive tests. The
company also developed its own command software allowing handicapped
users to manage their computer by voice.

With the help of www.knowbrainer.com, I became a published author
in 2012. In April 2014, Glimpse of Sunlight, the first novel in the trilogy,
Jonathan Dickinson Odyssey (an historical thriller based on a true story), will
be published.

GE Gardiner| Novelist
www.GEGardiner.com
 www.JonathanDickinson.org

How to get the most out of Dragon (KnowBrainer Tweaks)

Since 1997, many of our customers have asked us to assist them in configuring their computers to work best with Dragon. We have come up with what we believe to be 4 essential Windows tips and 22 additional option changes for DMPE 2 and NaturallySpeaking; ranging from increasing Dragon's accuracy to disabling options that have been known to occasionally produce undesirable results. Because this question comes up so frequently, we thought it might be a good idea to make our KnowBrainerTweaks available to the public. Our recommended option changes, available through the previous hyperlink, are not necessarily endorsed by Microsoft or Nuance but we found them to be beneficial to many of our clients. No guarantees as your mileage may vary.


Tom Hamilton - KnowBrainer.com http://www.knowbrainer.com

Monday, December 9, 2013

Speech Recognition Microphone Reviews


The KnowBrainer.com YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/KnwBrainer and TheMicrophoneStore YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/TheMicrophoneStore are both great resources for video overviews on speech recognition microphones as well as digital recorders, USB soundcards and software including Dragon Medical Practice Edition.

You’ll find video overviews on popular wireless, desktop, handheld and wired headset microphones as well as established companies like Samson and up and coming companies like SpeechWare.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

SpeechWare FlexyMike - Physicians Review

The following is a Physicians Review of the SpeechWare FlexyMike http://www.knowbrainer.com/NewStore/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=58 from the KnowBrainer Speech Recognition Forums http://www.knowbrainer.com/forums/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=17573&enterthread=y


Today was my first full day of using a SpeechWare FlexyMike SE (single ear) microphone in the office and in exam rooms. I used it with a Buddy 7G. I was very impressed with its design and build quality. Even with glasses, it was very comfortable to wear for extended periods of time and did well staying in the position set. It was quick to place on and remove. The travel case was very nice. Subjectively I perceived accuracy as excellent. I felt it was even more accurate than my audio-technica PRO8HEmW. In my opinion this microphone is a bargain for what you get. I highly recommend the SpeechWare FlexyMike.
Kudos to SpeechWare!


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DMPE2 [BestMatch V, Large Vocabulary], KnowBrainer 2012 D, VoiceComputer 64-bit v12, Windows 7 Professional 64-bit. Lenovo T520 [i7-2620M, 8GB DDR3-1333, SSD]. Work & Home Office: Sound Devices USBPre 2; DPA d:fine omnidirectional, Audio-Technica BP892, Shure WH30XLR, Earthworks SR40V, Sennheiser MD431 II & ME65/K6P, Samson AirLine 77/QV10e. Exam rooms: SpeechWare TravelMike or Buddy 7G/Audio-Technica PRO8HEmW or FlexyMike SE

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Tom Hamilton
Nuance Gold Certified & BBB Accredited
KnowBrainer Speech Recognition Forums http://www.knowbrainer.com/forums/forum
KnowBrainer.com http://www.knowbrainer.com
TheMicrophoneStore.com http://www.themicrophonestore.com
support@knowbrainer.com

SpeechWare TravelMike - Physicians Review

The following is a Physicians Review of the SpeechWare TravelMike http://www.knowbrainer.com/NewStore/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=459&idcategory=58 from the KnowBrainer Speech Recognition Forums http://www.knowbrainer.com/forums/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=17494&enterthread=y


After an initial rough start (defective TravelMike mini gooseneck microphone - a rare occurence; and Dragon User Profile set up issues - my fault), I am pleased to have the SpeechWare TravelMike doing extraordinarily well on its own User Profile in green mode. I am amazed at how well DMPE2/TravelMike does at learning pronounciation and new vocabulary; it usually needs only one correction to learn my pronounciation or new vocabulary. It seems to me to do better at many of the common troublesome words I have struggled with on several other sound systems such as "fibrillation, voltages, spironolactone, hypertrophy, cardiomyopathy, electrocardiographically, electocardiogram, echocardiogram, wander, etc.. In other words, it has been the fastest to train sound system I have ever used. Perhaps some of this is due to more experience on my part at training new words and phrases (or maybe Dragon training me).
I never thought it would be possible for a small speech recognition sound pod to rival or equal the accuracy of a much more expensive pro-audio system, but subjectively it is my experiece that the SpeechWare TravelMike has done it.
The smaller form factor makes it even easier to carry around than the Buddy 7G/audio-technica PRO 8HEmW when going from exam room to exam room. More comfortable and faster than a headset too. The TravelMike has become my new favorate for use in exam rooms. The addition of a pivoting 90 degree USB elbow connector would make it perfect.
I just recently placed an order for a SpeechWare FlexyMike single ear from Lunis. The design and specifications suggest this microphone will be fantastic for those times I will be beyond the useable distance of the TravelMike.
Happy dictating,

David


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DMPE2 [BestMatch V, Large Vocabulary], KnowBrainer 2012 D, VoiceComputer 64-bit v12, Windows 7 Professional 64-bit. Lenovo T520 [i7-2620M, 8GB DDR3-1333, SSD]. Work & Home Office: Sound Devices USBPre 2; DPA d:fine omnidirectional, Audio-Technica BP892, Shure WH30XLR, Earthworks SR40V, Sennheiser MD431 II & ME65/K6P, Samson AirLine 77/QV10e. Exam rooms: SpeechWare TravelMike or Buddy 7G/Audio-Technica PRO8HEmW or FlexyMike SE

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Tom Hamilton
Nuance Gold Certified & BBB Accredited
KnowBrainer Speech Recognition Forums http://www.knowbrainer.com/forums/forum
KnowBrainer.com http://www.knowbrainer.com
TheMicrophoneStore.com http://www.themicrophonestore.com
support@knowbrainer.com

Friday, August 30, 2013

Evolution of USB Soundcards for Speech Recognition

                                             
Evolution of USB Soundcards

When we first began using DragonDictate speech recognition software in the 1980’s, it seemed to be incredibly impressive technology. Never minding the very deliberate pause after each and every word, we waited with baited breath to see another (hopefully correct) word miraculously appear on our somewhat blurry little screens. It was fun! It was frustrating! It was not very practical. Back then, the couple of wired analog headset microphone choices available to us were more than adequate.

In 1996, NaturallySpeaking continuous speech recognition was released. With the emergence of this new technology, we had a viable tool for professional as well as personal use. That being the case, we needed microphones and soundcards designed to better utilize this increasingly more sophisticated software. Microphone manufacturers responded, with USB soundcard manufacturers following close behind. The 1st USB soundcard was a large black plastic contraption, manufactured by Telex. While great in theory, in practice it was actually worse than most integrated soundcards. In 2000, Telex released the H-531 USB headset microphone. This was much smaller but included a substandard (consumer grade) microphone element which was not much bigger than the head of a pin and produced barely acceptable accuracy. While Telex stopped producing USB soundcards before the release of Windows XP, they had at least gotten the ball rolling. Companies like Andrea Electronics and VXI then picked up the slack and additional companies have since jumped on the bandwagon. They’ve come a long way since the 1st USB microphone came out in the late 90s.

Today, a USB soundcard just might be your best option if:

  • Your desktop computer is one of the 99.9% of computers that includes an integrated soundcard (which we don’t recommend using)

  • Your desktop computer doesn’t have a Sound Blaster PCI soundcard

  • You are using a tablet or notebook computer (as they all have integrated soundcards)

  • Getting the highest possible accuracy from your speech software is of the utmost importance to you

  • You are using a Mac computer

  • You are using one of many of the latest notebook computers, which no longer support standard microphone input