Is this unit good for dictation to windows PC. I'm looking for long sessions of dictation and easiest conversion any help appreciated. Thanks
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I wish I could help but I only use the device for connecting a tape deck to my PC for digitizing music.
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It would be good for dictation, but why you use it? When you can get an USB microphone and do the same thing! Normally all these USB microphones come with podcast software that you can use to dictate. Hope the answer was helpful.
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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'm not sure about Dragon Dictate, but my setup works excellent with Dragon Naturally Speaking 10.0.
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This is a good unit; i've used it for many, many hours, and it performs. That said, I always use it with external mic-in, and not with the onboard mics. I've tried those, they work, but my overall advice with what every you buy is this; try it before you go, and I mean thoroughly. Record, know how to adjust the record volume and then listen to it, under the conditions you bought it for. If you're going to edit it (say, with Audacity) and then distribute it by MP3, then actually go through those steps and know what you will get. Been there, done that, this is good advice.
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I use it with Windows Vista, so cannot be sure. On the other hand, the mic has a very simple USB interface and presumably Win 8 has drivers at least as good as Vista's. As I said in my updated review, when I contacted Behringer they suggested using Asio4all which is an independent universal audio driver for Windows systems. Asio4all is free software which (as I understand it) basically improves the way most computer sound cards work. Hope this helps. Regards
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I use it for voice. The quality is good to very good on both my laptop and desktop using the free Audacity software available at http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ The mike tends to pop, but I put a 'wind sock over it and adjusted the mic boost in the sound section of the control panel of Windows and have been delighted considering the cost.
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I have had mine for several months and I have experienced no problems yet! I tested it with some friends and we sang a song using a hand held mike and it worked great. I have also used it for Dragon Speaking and have had no problems. The only thing different from the jack on my computer is when I boot the computer it makes crackling sounds untill windows starts then it works just like it should. Hope this helps some.
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Do you know what I would use to export files in .wav format? I have a pc with the basic stuff. I would ultimately be using Audacity sound editing software. I've always used .wav files with it. I'm not to experienced with the tech side of things.Andrea
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Yes you can can hear straight from the unit.. You can not here that well from it unit. It sounds a lot better once you put it on your computer... it comes with a product to transcribe with..
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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.
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I use it effectively with Windows XP. Try contacting the company directly using this link: http://www.ionaudio.com/products/details/video-2-pc-mkii
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Yes the Nuance Dragon Software will actually transcribe for you. It works both live and off recordings. The program has difficulty with scientific or specialized words, and constantly messes up punctuation, but if the choice is between manual transcription and using Dragon you will come out WAY ahead using the software.
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It would be slow. Try read, write and gold version 11 program. You scan the pages and it converts it to speech.
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The Standard Version will not transcribe from a voice recorder only the preferred edition. I just bought a copy of the Preferred edition & a Sony ICD-MX20 voice recorder. They work well together. I'd advise checking the support page at www.nuance.com. The accuracy of many voice recorders is listed.
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I have been using it to do voice overs for scribe videos and it has worked very well using my iMac. I have been very happy with the quality of the audio. Therefore, yeah, I think it's great for voice overs.
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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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Mine ran on 115/60. Go to Teac website for additional info. Construction is good for unit made in China. I would not recommend this unit for use as a USB DAC. The tenor 8802 driver is unstable under win 7/64 and can bring the system down (BSoD). The driver is req'd even for rates below 24/96. Fine running on Toslink, but total bust on USB, which I bought it for. If I could stilll return it, I would.Google it and look for forums under head-fi.