InSync Speech Technologies Buddy DesktopMic 7G Manual de usuario
Buddy DesktopMic 7G
User’s Guide
Contents
Buddy DesktopMic 7G Overview ........................................................................ 4
Features .......................................................................................................... 4
Supported Operating Systems: ........................................................................... 5
Supported Speech Software and Voice Applications:......................................... 5
Installing the Buddy DesktopMic 7G USB .......................................................... 5
Installation Procedure for Windows 8 ................................................................ 6
Installation Procedure for Windows 7 ................................................................ 6
Installation Procedure for Windows XP .............................................................. 8
Testing Hardware............................................................................................ 8
Making Buddy DesktopMic 7G a Preferred Device....................................... 11
Installing Buddy DesktopMic 7G in Windows Vista .......................................... 12
Installation Procedure for Macintosh ............................................................... 13
Using the Buddy DesktopMic 7G ...................................................................... 14
Using Buddy DesktopMic 7G with Windows Speech Recognition.................... 15
Installation Procedure for Macintosh ............................................................... 17
Using Buddy DesktopMic 7G with Dragon NaturallySpeaking or Dragon Medical
.......................................................................................................................... 17
How to create an additional Dragon User Profile:........................................ 18
How to add an additional dictation source:.................................................. 18
Benefit of an additional dictation source: ................................................ 18
Testing the Audio Settings in Dragon NaturallySpeaking ............................. 19
Default Buddy DesktopMic Button Configuration ............................................ 20
Reconfiguring Buddy DesktopMic Button......................................................... 20
Using Buddy USB with VoIP applications .......................................................... 21
Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 21
Microphone volume too low ............................................................................ 22
Buddy DesktopMic 7G not recognized.............................................................. 23
Special Considerations for Speech Dictation .................................................... 24
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................ 24
Taking Care of Your DesktopMic....................................................................... 25
Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 26
How to get warranty service............................................................................. 27
Technical Support: ............................................................................................ 28
Buddy DesktopMic 7G Overview
The Buddy DesktopMic 7G is a highly customizable, multi-function,
professional-quality USB microphone. It is ergonomic, sturdy and stylish. The
sturdy base is constructed from a solid black anodized Zinc and Aluminum
dent-resistant alloy. Buddy DesktopMic 7G includes a noise-canceling
microphone element for pure audio. The performance is equal to headsets.
The selectable mute-toggle or Push-to-Talk button means the microphone only
hears when you want it to hear. This yields high recognition accuracy with
Dragon NaturallySpeaking and Microsoft Windows Speech Recognition. The
Buddy DesktopMic 7G is setting new standards for voice-capture technology.
Featuring InSync Speech's revolutionary FilteredAudio noise-filtering
technology, this professional desktop microphone is perfectly suited for any
voice application. It provides exceptional accuracy with speech-recognition
applications and will deliver exceptional voice clarity over the Internet when
used with Skype, Google Voice and Google Talk, net meeting, webinar or any
other VoIP software. Best of all, this technology is packed into a small, stylish
form factor. It runs on all computers that include standards based USB device
interface, such as Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac, Linux and Google Chrome
OS.
The stylish Buddy DesktopMic 7G combines high-quality materials and
FilteredAudio technology in a compact and slick-form factor. The flexible and
durable gooseneck provides hands-free usage and is adjustable to suit your
working style.
Features
•USB Plug-and-Play comes with 8' (2.5m) A to B USB detachable cable,
does not require cumbersome drivers or software
•Revolutionary FilteredAudioTM technology coupled with
unidirectional microphone, provides clear voice capture even in
extremely noisy environments
•Ideal for voice applications, such as speech recognition, dictation,
transcription, Skype®, Google Talk®, Google Voice®, net meeting,
webinars and any other VoIP application
•Works with any host that supports USB device interface. Tested to
work with Windows®, Mac®, Linux® and Chrome OS®
•Made from high-quality materials with durable, heavy-duty and
adjustable 24" (60 cm) gooseneck
Supported Operating Systems:
•Microsoft Windows® 8, Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista, XP SP2
or later
•Mac OS® 10.4 or higher
•Linux 2.6 or higher
•Google Chrome OS
Supported Speech Software and Voice Applications:
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10.0 or higher
Microsoft Windows Speech Recognition
VoIP applications such as Skype, Google Talk, Windows Live
Messenger etc.
Installing the Buddy DesktopMic 7G USB
The Buddy DesktopMic 7G features the USB 2.0 interface (USB 1.1 Compatible)
and plug-and-play under Windows XP, Vista, Win 7, Win 8 and MAC OSX
operating systems .
1. Plug the USB connector to a dedicated USB Port in your computer; it is
fully functional after being recognized by the computer. Use of a USB
Splitter or USB Hub device to connect DesktopMic 7G to your
computer is NOT RECOMMENDED. Hubs and splitters introduce
communication delays, which is not suited for any real time audio
device and will result in intermittent loss of audio (or dropped words in
speech-to-text processing).
2. If the system has power, the indicator light (LED) of the microphone
will light up green.
Installation Procedure for Windows 8
Installation Procedure for Windows 7
With the device connected, Windows automatically initializes and loads the
appropriate drivers and configures the device. Buddy 7G devices use standard
device drivers built into target platform such as Windows or Mac.
Once Windows has finished you will be advised that the device is ready to
use. This may take a minute or more especially if searching for device drivers
from Windows update is enabled.
If the unit does not initialize correctly, check that the cables are properly
inserted.
Note: You can change the USB Port for the Buddy DesktopMic 7G but the first
time you plug the microphone into a new USB port, there will be a short delay
due to driver installation for the new port.
To make your Buddy DesktopMic 7G your default device:
•Click Start →Control Panel From Control Panel choose Hardware and
Sound followed by Sound.
•Click on Recording tab. Buddy DesktopMic 7G may have a green
check mark, if not select the device by clicking with right mouse
button.
•Click “Set as Default Device” from the resulting properties menu.
Installation Procedure for Windows XP
With the device connected, Windows will automatically initialize and load the
appropriate drivers and configure the device.
To verify the operation, please proceed with the following steps:
Testing Hardware
Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Click on Sound and Audio Devices to
bring up Sounds and Audio Devices properties dialog as follows:
1. Click on Voice Tab. Verify that Voice Recording is set to Buddy
DesktopMic 7G. If it is not the default devices, click on the down arrow
and scroll to select it.
2. Once the Buddy DesktopMic 7G option is set as the default device,
click on Test Hardware button below.
Note: In the dialog above you see separate entries for playback and
recording device. These settings are independent. You must choose
to use a different sound card and/or USB adapter for each of these
functions.
Click on the Next button to continue. The system will test your
hardware. Once the test is complete, it will prompt you with the following
screen
Click on the Next button once more and both Volume buttons will become
active.
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