Viva Voce speech recognition solutions
  • Home
  • Clickless Software
    • ClickAway Clickless Software
  • Speech Recognition
    • Dragon user training >
      • General information on Dragon user training
      • ONLINE GROUP TRAINING
      • E-LEARNING 1: Installation and setup
      • E-LEARNING 2: Using Dragon
    • Microphones >
      • Choosing a suitable microphone
      • Microphone FAQs
    • Dragon software >
      • Information on Dragon software
      • What to expect from Dragon software
    • Technical Support
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Information
    • Testimonials
    • General >
      • General product information & FAQs
      • Useful links
      • Ergonomics >
        • Tips for working smarter
        • Tips for managing computer related occupational overuse syndrome
      • Information for OHS Case Managers & Rehabilitation Providers
      • Resources for Viva Voce customers
      • Resources for Viva Voce trainers
    • Dragon for Windows >
      • Installation and setup
      • Set-up checklist
      • System requirements / Computer specs
      • General tips for using Dragon for Windows
      • Using Dragon in Excel
      • Capitalising by voice
      • Technical FAQs
      • TROUBLESHOOTING
      • Creating macros
      • how to preserve your dragon customisations
    • Transcribing recorded speech >
      • General information on transcription
      • Recording speech using apps
      • Use Dragon NaturallySpeaking to transcribe recorded speech
  • Blog
  • Newsletter

Microphone FAQs

How to check which microphone is connected to Dragon.
Your computer might have more than one active microphone (eg laptops have a built-in mic, and webcams often have their own mic). To check which microphone is connected to Dragon, in Dragon 16 go to Dragon bar/settings/microphone/choose microphone.
If you are not achieving a high level of recognition accuracy, it is worth checking that Dragon is connected to your headset microphone, and not to a different microphone.
Also, some Dragon users find that if there is more than one active microphone, Dragon doesn't work as well. So it can be a good idea to disable other active microphones in the sound control panel (see instructions below).
Picture
​How to check microphone settings on your computer
It can also be useful to check your computer's microphone settings, especially if your headset microphone does not appear in Dragon bar/settings/microphones/choose microphone.
The easiest place to check your computer's sound settings is in the Sound Control Panel.
To get to the Sound Control Panel, say “Press Windows S” to go to the Windows search field. Type or dictate “sound settings”, “Press enter”
  • Windows 11 — scroll down & click More sound settings, and the Sound Control Panel will appear
  • Windows 10 — click or say “Sound control panel” (top right hand corner, if you don't see the panel, maximise the window)
  • Say “Recording” to get to the Recording tab , which will display a list of recording devices (microphones) and whether they are enabled or disabled
  • if you wish to disable microphones other than your headset mic (recommended), right click on the device/disable. The same method can be used to enable a microphone that has been disabled.
Picture
Proudly powered by Weebly
  • Home
  • Clickless Software
    • ClickAway Clickless Software
  • Speech Recognition
    • Dragon user training >
      • General information on Dragon user training
      • ONLINE GROUP TRAINING
      • E-LEARNING 1: Installation and setup
      • E-LEARNING 2: Using Dragon
    • Microphones >
      • Choosing a suitable microphone
      • Microphone FAQs
    • Dragon software >
      • Information on Dragon software
      • What to expect from Dragon software
    • Technical Support
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Information
    • Testimonials
    • General >
      • General product information & FAQs
      • Useful links
      • Ergonomics >
        • Tips for working smarter
        • Tips for managing computer related occupational overuse syndrome
      • Information for OHS Case Managers & Rehabilitation Providers
      • Resources for Viva Voce customers
      • Resources for Viva Voce trainers
    • Dragon for Windows >
      • Installation and setup
      • Set-up checklist
      • System requirements / Computer specs
      • General tips for using Dragon for Windows
      • Using Dragon in Excel
      • Capitalising by voice
      • Technical FAQs
      • TROUBLESHOOTING
      • Creating macros
      • how to preserve your dragon customisations
    • Transcribing recorded speech >
      • General information on transcription
      • Recording speech using apps
      • Use Dragon NaturallySpeaking to transcribe recorded speech
  • Blog
  • Newsletter