Dragon used direct digital recording Line-in input since at least v. 6, which was my first cut. I'm still using v. 8, which was the first to advertize an ability to use direct line-in input from an analog tape recorder. I hadn't though about direct-from-CD, but since the software riffs off of the computer's sound system, it may make no difference where the signal originates. All previous versions required each user (each voice) to go through about * hour of training the software to his or her voice and continually improves accuracy by learning from the corrections made to the text. The newest version claims to dispense with that training requirement, and the company also claims to accept more types of input in a variety of forms. I think that a discussion with their sales folks focused on your specific needs and taken with the requisite dosage of salt, stands a good chance of answering your questions. I've found their advertizing a little optimistic, but not deceptive. The initial price for a package is not cheap, but the company traditionally offers upgrades to succeeding versions for $99. There may be a deal you can strike. There is a feature, which I don't use, that automatically inserts punctuation into the flow of text. I don't trust it, but then I have to pronounce every comma, quote, period, and line break. Someone dictating or transcribing directly to the computer will soon get used to it, but a taped interview might require later insertion. Dan
>>> David Turk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 8/2/2007 11:06 AM >>> Checked their site--what, no free trial? Also, how would that work with cassettes/CD's? Use a line-in in place of a microphone? & how about playing CD's in the CD drive? David Turk Photographer Indiana Historical Society 450 W. Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 232-4592 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: Computer Guys Announcements and Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Daniel Else Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 10:34 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Speech recognition software The latest version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking claims to not require "learning the voice" before transcribing voice to text. It should therefore be perfect for your use. I've used several versions of the software, and I find it excellent (though you always must check for accuracy). It will probably accept recorded voices. Dan ************************************************************************ * ==> QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in <== * ==> the body of an email & send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <== * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ************************************************************************ * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header "X-No-Archive: yes" will not be archived ************************************************************************
