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Best Headset for Speech Recognition?

Anonymous
2010-08-26T20:51:27+00:00

I am planning to relieve my aching wrists by using the Win 7 SR option but I want to get the right mic/ headset. I will be primarily dictating text.

I believe a USB headset mic will be ideal, but which is the best? Do I need a sound card? Anyone have a fave mic for Win 7 SR? Do Dragon-approved headsets work with Win 7 SR?

Thanks!

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-08-27T17:13:23+00:00

    Hi,

    The success of speech recognition is directly related to the quality of the microphone you use. The two most common types of microphones for Speech Recognition are headset microphones and desktop microphones. Headset microphones are better suited for working with Speech Recognition because they are less prone to picking up extraneous sounds.

    I believe a USB headset mic will be ideal, but which is the best?

    Buying either USB model or non-USB microphone is left to you. Most of the microphones should work with Windows 7/Vista/XP.

    You may also try searching of Headsets in Microsoft store.

    http://store.microsoft.com/home.aspx

    Do I need a sound card?

    Just a functioning soundcard on your computer is enough to use these microphones

    Thanks and Regards

    Umesh P - Microsoft Support. Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-04-26T20:39:35+00:00

    The answer above doesn't really answer the question. Basically they are saying, I don't know what headphones are good so let me type a generic answer you probably already know but doesn't really answer your question. But do look for reviews of headsets on Amazon. That's the best place I've found to far as to a good microphone, all the rest just want to sell their own products. Microsoft store sucks so don't go there. Andrea, KOSS and plantronics make some decent affordable headsets, less than $50. If you have a higher budget, Sennheiser, VXi make some good ones. There are others as well, just have to research them. If you're going to go wireless so you can walk around, you want DECT not bluetooth. Bluetooth is still good, but for dictation, DECT is better if going wireless, provides better accuracy. When reading reviews, look for at least 4 stars and look for a positive rating over 50%. The more reviews is also better, thought some have less than 100 reviews but still give a good idea. Also, a 5 star rating where on 1 or 2 people rate them is not going to be a good indication of whether they are good. Hope this helps.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-11-17T15:50:59+00:00

    You Got IT...! Couldn't agree more... Most of time 99.9% just equivocal babel...!

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-08-15T23:54:59+00:00

    I have the same need for a headset that I can dictate into and use the voice/text software on my Surface pro 4...any suggestions?

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