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).
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).
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”
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.
