I'm quadriplegic looking to use this microphone with my voice recognition software (Dragon) it will be in a quiet room but there will be some household noises from the rest of the house. Will the extreme sensitivity be a problem for me? Also , will it work with XP? Finally, is there an automatic off for the power of the microphone? I'm quadriplegic looking to use this microphone with my voice recognition software (Dragon) it will be in a quiet room but there will be some household noises from the rest of the house. Will... » Read More I'm quadriplegic looking to use this microphone with my voice recognition software (Dragon) it will be in a quiet room but there will be some household noises from the rest of the house. Will the extreme sensitivity be a problem for me? Also , will it work with XP? Finally, is there an automatic off for the power of the microphone? « Show Less
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The wide range of pickup shouldn't interfere with VR software since anything speaking nearby is quite clear and the mic does a good job of separating background noise from foreground speech. Should work with XP, although I haven't tried it. Honestly I don't see any reason why it wouldn't since it just uses the Microsoft drivers, you don't have to install any software, just plug and play. The mic will pick up as long as the software is asking for it, so if your VR software is always running, then no it won't turn off. As long as it's plugged in and some kind of software that would use it is running, it's listening for you. However if no software is active nothing will happen. Standard for a USB microphone. The wide range of pickup shouldn't interfere with VR software since anything speaking nearby is quite clear and the mic does a good job of separating background noise from foreground speech. Should work with XP, although I haven't tried it. Honestly I don't see any reason why it wouldn't since it just uses the Microsoft drivers, you don't have to install any software, just plug and play. The mic will pick up as long as the software is asking for it, so if your VR software is always running, then no it won't turn off. As long as it's plugged in and some kind of... » Read More The wide range of pickup shouldn't interfere with VR software since anything speaking nearby is quite clear and the mic does a good job of separating background noise from foreground speech. Should work with XP, although I haven't tried it. Honestly I don't see any reason why it wouldn't since it just uses the Microsoft drivers, you don't have to install any software, just plug and play. The mic will pick up as long as the software is asking for it, so if your VR software is always running, then no it won't turn off. As long as it's plugged in and some kind of software that would use it is running, it's listening for you. However if no software is active nothing will happen. Standard for a USB microphone. « Show Less
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I don't think the household noise will be a problem, as whatever the mic is aimed at; i.e., yourself, it will pick up the most. The mic is powered through your computer, there is no on/off switch. As soon as it is plugged in, it is on. There are no drivers or software needed.
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It should work just fine. If you are using speakers separate from your computer's built-ins, you'd want to regulate the output so it doesn't create feedback during the call. Yes, it will work with XP. No, there is no auto power off. Once you plug it in via a USB port, it is on. The only way to turn it off is to unplug it.
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It is sensitive, but assuming the background noise is far enough away it shouldn't be a problem. Yes, it does work with XP. Shutoff should be via computer software. Enjoy.
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The microphone is fantastic for use in many situations. It works great on filtering out background noise. I would think it most definitely works with XP since it supports Vista, Windows 7 & 8.
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Although I use this recorder with a Macbook Pro which is not compatible with the software interface, I do know others that have used it on a PC with Dragon. As long as you obtain a clean recording (one w/o a lot of background noise such as street sounds, music, etc) the transcription of the recording to text through Dragon is fairly accurate. It will be necessary to validate conversion especially if the recordings come from multiple voices / accents. And it will not be able to distinguish between differennt speakers so you will need to annotate the text with each speaker's name.
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I don't know what that is... But, basically, if your software allows recording from a microphone plugged into your computer's 'line in' or 'microphone' jack and it's a 3.5mm type (the most common), then you should be fine. Keep in mind, though, that the cord is only 3 feet, so if your computer's input jack (mentioned above) is in the back of your computer, then it might not reach.This microphone is mainly useful for camcorder use (Because the built-in microphone on most camcorders do not record sound very well, or, even if they do, they pick up all of the sounds in the room rather than mainly your voice).FH I don't know what that is... But, basically, if your software allows recording from a microphone plugged into your computer's 'line in' or 'microphone' jack and it's a 3.5mm type (the most common), then you should be fine. Keep in mind, though, that the cord is only 3 feet, so if your computer's input jack (mentioned above) is in the back of your computer, then it might not reach.This microphone is mainly useful for camcorder use (Because the built-in microphone on most camcorders do not record sound very well, or, even if they do, they pick up all of the sounds in the room... » Read More I don't know what that is... But, basically, if your software allows recording from a microphone plugged into your computer's 'line in' or 'microphone' jack and it's a 3.5mm type (the most common), then you should be fine. Keep in mind, though, that the cord is only 3 feet, so if your computer's input jack (mentioned above) is in the back of your computer, then it might not reach.This microphone is mainly useful for camcorder use (Because the built-in microphone on most camcorders do not record sound very well, or, even if they do, they pick up all of the sounds in the room rather than mainly your voice).FH « Show Less
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If the Microphone needs phantom power of 48vdc to run the microphone this will not work. Also impendence is part of the answer as well. If the microphone is high impedance going into a low impedance input you may get an in accurate match for frequency response. This would sound tinny or very low volume. You may have to get preamp or cheap mixer to put between the microphone and your recording device that has phantom power. This is a less than 100.00 fix that will give you the best flexibility as well as keep the noise level down that could come from having to turn your input source up to much. Also looking at other comment if Blue Yeti is USB this would not work. If the Microphone needs phantom power of 48vdc to run the microphone this will not work. Also impendence is part of the answer as well. If the microphone is high impedance going into a low impedance input you may get an in accurate match for frequency response. This would sound tinny or very low volume. You may have to get preamp or cheap mixer to put between the microphone and your recording device that has phantom power. This is a less than 100.00 fix that will give you the best flexibility as well as keep the noise level down that could come from having to turn your input source up to... » Read More If the Microphone needs phantom power of 48vdc to run the microphone this will not work. Also impendence is part of the answer as well. If the microphone is high impedance going into a low impedance input you may get an in accurate match for frequency response. This would sound tinny or very low volume. You may have to get preamp or cheap mixer to put between the microphone and your recording device that has phantom power. This is a less than 100.00 fix that will give you the best flexibility as well as keep the noise level down that could come from having to turn your input source up to much. Also looking at other comment if Blue Yeti is USB this would not work. « Show Less
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E. Foshee has already answered this question, but I want to add that the mic in this headset provides high accuracy for me for Windows Speech Recognition software. And it allows me to hear computer sounds with a high quality too when I want to.
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The noise cancelation only relates to the microphone. This means that the microphone picks up your voice while it ignores ambient noise, like that from a printer. With less noise, your voice is clearer and easier to interpret by dragon, resulting in greater accuracy. This microphone is very good at that.
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Yes it is a very sensitive mic. It is so sensitive that it will capture the sounds of the cars and motorcycles that drive by my house when I record, or when my air conditioning unit is on, or the hum of a speaker, or the flush of a toilet from across the house even through closed doors. However you do not have to have a pro soundproof room to record. Just make sure that as much ambient noise as possible is reduced and whatever extra noise is left over in the recording will not be noticeable if other tracks are introduced in the song. It also depends on what purpose you're using the mic for. Straight voice recording, like podcasting? vocals with midi tracks? If it's podcasting than it's not really a big deal if theres ambient noise and might sound eerie if it is ONLY your voice, while a little ambient noise is able to be covered up with other tracks, if you're using it for music production. In either case, this mic is probably the highest quality for the lowest price you'll ever find. And don't be fooled at that either, this would be a perfectly acceptable mic to have in a professional recording studio.
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I use it for Dragon dictation. The mic is great for that purpose, but it's sensitive to external sound sources so I'm not sure it would work with speakers your playing game audio. If you do try it, play around with volume settings to get it right as sometimes too high or low volume affects recognition of commands.
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I have recently purchased Dragon Naturally Speaking Premium 12, latest version. I am testing it at this time, so cannot give you a yes or no. It might depend on your version of Dragon and if for a Mac or PC. Mine is for PC. If you search Google for Dragon and what recorders are compatible you will find a list. I believe this recorder was on the list. I will post again soon once I test it further.
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I use it for gaming and commentary and it's great if you are recording, or if you have other people making noises around you because it cancels it out and only records you however this mic is very low. That is a common complaint about it, no matter how many settings I try to adjust, there's no way to increase the volume any more. I have a hard time talking in game, and everyone says my mic is too low. I gave it to my boyfriend who now uses it to record his songs, and play acoustic guitar. For this purpose it works flawlessly with great sound. I recommend the Blue yeti for gaming and commentaries, my gamer friend swapped from the snowball to this, and I plan on doing so too. I use it for gaming and commentary and it's great if you are recording, or if you have other people making noises around you because it cancels it out and only records you however this mic is very low. That is a common complaint about it, no matter how many settings I try to adjust, there's no way to increase the volume any more. I have a hard time talking in game, and everyone says my mic is too low. I gave it to my boyfriend who now uses it to record his songs, and play acoustic guitar. For this purpose it works flawlessly with great sound. I recommend the Blue yeti for gaming and... » Read More I use it for gaming and commentary and it's great if you are recording, or if you have other people making noises around you because it cancels it out and only records you however this mic is very low. That is a common complaint about it, no matter how many settings I try to adjust, there's no way to increase the volume any more. I have a hard time talking in game, and everyone says my mic is too low. I gave it to my boyfriend who now uses it to record his songs, and play acoustic guitar. For this purpose it works flawlessly with great sound. I recommend the Blue yeti for gaming and commentaries, my gamer friend swapped from the snowball to this, and I plan on doing so too. « Show Less
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You will not require software and the microphone, when working, is sensitive enough to pick up about anything. I have found it to be somewhat unreliable, but when it works, it works well.
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I initially bought a high end laptop for audio recording and processing. Its mics were picking up hard disk noise which turned out to be a constant annoyance. With another desktop the recorded sound was picking up power transformer humming noise. I have voice recorders from three other brands similar to this unit. When run on battery these recorders do not pickup such noise.
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I'd disagree with Pastiche. The audio quality is acceptable, even decent at close proximity. However, as soon as the subject is 10 or more feet away, the mics just aren't sensitive enough to pick up much. The end result is having to turn up your speakers to hear what's going on, leading to hearing more of the unwanted room noise and the hissing self-noise of the components... I've personally worked with a half-dozen of these units and another dozen Flip Cams of various models, and audio is always the biggest complaint.But if you're recording someone from 3 feet away who can project their voice, it will do the job nicely. I'd disagree with Pastiche. The audio quality is acceptable, even decent at close proximity. However, as soon as the subject is 10 or more feet away, the mics just aren't sensitive enough to pick up much. The end result is having to turn up your speakers to hear what's going on, leading to hearing more of the unwanted room noise and the hissing self-noise of the components... I've personally worked with a half-dozen of these units and another dozen Flip Cams of various models, and audio is always the biggest complaint.But if you're recording someone from 3 feet away... » Read More I'd disagree with Pastiche. The audio quality is acceptable, even decent at close proximity. However, as soon as the subject is 10 or more feet away, the mics just aren't sensitive enough to pick up much. The end result is having to turn up your speakers to hear what's going on, leading to hearing more of the unwanted room noise and the hissing self-noise of the components... I've personally worked with a half-dozen of these units and another dozen Flip Cams of various models, and audio is always the biggest complaint.But if you're recording someone from 3 feet away who can project their voice, it will do the job nicely. « Show Less
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I've had no issues, but I also don't abuse it. I use in a small home studio environment where it pretty much never moves from it's spot on the desk. To your point regarding a mixer with phantom power, this little box is intended for users who DON'T have such a mixer and just want to be able to use a condenser mic in their setup from time to time. Cheap, easy phantom power.
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It may be defective. I plugged it into my Windows XP and it installed and worked. I also use it on my PS3 and it is perfect. Perfect microphone and sound quality is quite good. Try contacting Pyle about your issue.Sorry I could not help very much
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I have no experience with Dragon or voice recognition software, sorry I can't help you there. I'll try testing it though.
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I have not tried it with any of the Dragon's voice dictation products myself. I would strongly suggest going to a store having a look or checking with someone who has tried it. What I do know is that some of these devices can be very particular about co-operating with other devices. I've struggled with a few of them already, and I also currently having intermittent timeouts on this one with Cisco IP Communicator Softphone software.