Microphone tips

Positioning your microphone properly is important for optimal recognition accuracy.

How does Dragon know when to listen? Why can't Dragon hear me?

Here are some tips for using your microphone with Dragon.

• When you're first starting with Dragon, it's best to use a headset. You're likely to get better recognition, because it helps keep the microphone positioned properly.
• Don't use a hand-held microphone if you dictate for long periods of time.

• Run the microphone check if:

  • You switch microphones.
  • Your volume is consistently too low or too high.
  • Dragon can't hear you well.

  For more information, see Performing a microphone check.

• Check the Volume indicator on the DragonBar to ensure Dragon can hear you.

  For more information, see The DragonBar.

• Remember, you can use multiple audio devices (dictation sources) with a single user profile.

  For more information, see About microphones and other dictation sources and Working with microphones and other dictation sources.