Well, the client has only a (very expensive) desktop right now, so to get a wired mic would also mean getting a whole new computer to go with it. Sorry, I wasn't clear on that: it's either a wireless mic, or a wired mic plus a new laptop or other portable device. That's why I said wireless is cheaper, because wired, in this case, would include the cost of the laptop as well. On Aug 28, 2013, at 6:20 AM, Sean Paul <[email protected]> wrote:
> I just gave you an inexpensive option which will hook up via USB to a laptop. > 40 dollars is far from 300, even I know that with my bad math skills, but, > ok, sounds like you found what you wanted... > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Hall" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 20:16 > Subject: Re: good wireless mic for dictation? > > > Unfortunately, due to physical limitations, the client must have either a > wireless microphone or a laptop with a wired microphone, and the wireless > option would be much cheaper and easier. I saw many mics listed on Dragon's > website as having good dictation, and they were all wireless, so I'm hoping > that the right mic will work. As I said, I'd like to use a USB mic, but that > is simply impossible in this situation, unfortunately. The IVX mics I'm > looking at offer an in-home free trial, so that, coupled with the voice > prompts and 94% cancellation of background noise (so they claim), makes this > a ver attractive option. Plus, this model is not $300 to $500 like many I saw > while researching, and I'd like to keep costs down for the client if I can. > Finally, this model offers 20 hours of talk time, which is remarkable in a > bluetooth audio device. I have no experience in microphones at all, so was > hoping people knew of some good ones or some to stay away from as I decide on > a recommendation to give the client. > On Aug 27, 2013, at 3:57 PM, Sean Paul <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Oh, &, yes. I did notice your subject line here. However, I'd totally agree >> with Ricardo here. Wireless mics are worthless when it comes to dictation. >> There is to much noise in them, to much background noise which will cause >> most dictation to be lost & have to be done over & over again. Unless you're >> willing to spend 1000 1500 dollars on a good set of wireless mics, don't >> waist your time with them. >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sean Paul" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 15:50 >> Subject: Re: good wireless mic for dictation? >> >> >>> I'm assuming that since you asked this question on this list, we're talking >>> about a Mac user? I'd suggest an Audio Technica ATR2100 Mic. This mic is a >>> very good quality mic for not alot of buck. In fact, this is the mic which >>> has made waves in the podcast community over the last year or so. In fact, >>> I've taken to using it as a mic in my home studio for recording my news & >>> traffic reports as well as in the field for conducting interviews with, >>> which are aired on 4 radio stations. For dictation, you're really >>> interested in a dynamic mic, this sort of mic is one which you'll need to >>> talk directly in to commonly used in the broadcast industry, this sort of >>> mic cuts out background noise, around you noise. verses what a normal USB >>> mic is which is a condenser mic. Condensers are mostly used in larger >>> invernments for grabbing a greater amount of ambiance & noise during a >>> broadcast. &, they're also less expensive to manufacturer. Not going to go >>> more overboard in technical specs of mics than that. If you're more >>> interested, you're more than welcome to write me off list. Also, if you're >>> interested in hearing this mic in action. You may also write me as well. >>> Yes, the neat thing about the 2100 is that it is both a USB & an XLR >>> connection mic & both can be in use at the same time. Also, the mic comes >>> with a headphone jack on it's bottom/back for monitoring your output audio >>> if not being run through a mixer. I'd bring this mic to any mic fight & put >>> it up against any of the big boys from Heil, Sure or Electro-Voice. No, I >>> don't sell these mics or work for Audio Technica in any way. I just like >>> this mic at its price point. Which is now down to around 40 dollars on >>> Amazon. Put a good pop filter on it as you should with any dynamic mic & >>> you're off & running. >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Hall" <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 17:58 >>> Subject: OT: good wireless mic for dictation? >>> >>> >>> Hi all, >>> I am working with someone who uses Dragon on a daily basis, but has only a >>> bluetooth headset meant for a phone. Needless to say, Dragon does not do >>> well with this low-quality mic, so I'm hoping to suggest a better one. >>> Ideally, it would be either bluetooth or RF, include one or two speakers, >>> and have voice prompts. I am leaning toward the Blue Parrot, since it has >>> A2DP, voice prompts, a single button, and good range, plus is relatively >>> inexpensive and has a score of 4 from Nuance. However, I am quite happy to >>> take other recommendations for good microphones that do noise-canceling, >>> are wireless headsets, and, if possible, have voice prompts. This is a bit >>> off-topic, I realize, but I know some of you do a lot of dictation so I >>> figured here was a good place to ask this. Also, I am hoping to one day >>> convert this person to the Mac, so there's that. :) Thanks for any advice. >>> >>> >>> Have a great day, >>> Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) >>> [email protected] >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > > Have a great day, > Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) > [email protected] > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. 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