Recommended Microphones for nVoq Dictation

nVoq regularly reviews dictation microphones for compatibility and tests many of them for functionality with each release. Below is a list of microphones that should work well with nVoq products.

Some of the microphones listed below have been tested by nVoq Quality Assurance and are supported by nVoq Support, but others are not. While any noise-cancelling USB connected headset should work with either nVoq Voice, all noise-cancelling USB microphones are not officially tested or supported. If a microphone is NOT listed as being "officially supported and tested," nVoq Support will not be able to help you with any issues you may have with the device. 

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Wired USB Headset Microphones

USB headsets provide optimal audio quality for dictation. 

• While nVoq dictation on nVoq Voice is tested with the headset listed below, it should work with a variety of noise cancelling headsets. Be sure to test the sound quality of a dictation you record with any headset to ensure you are getting acceptable dictation accuracy. 

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics)
Model: Blackwire 3225 (dual earphone)
Officially Supported & Tested: Yes

• Other headset microphones that should work well:

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics)
Model: Blackwire 3220 (dual earphone)
Officially Supported & Tested: No

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics)  
Model: Blackwire 3210 (single earphone)
Officially Supported & Tested: No

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics)  
Model: Blackwire 3215 (single earphone)
Officially Supported & Tested: No

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics)
Model: Blackwire 3320 (dual earphone)
Officially Supported & Tested:No

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics)
Model: Blackwire 3325 (dual earphone)
Officially Supported & Tested: No

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics)  
Model: Blackwire 3310 (single earphone)
Officially Supported & Tested: No

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics)  
Model: Blackwire 3315 (single earphone)
Officially Supported & Tested: Yes

Manufacturer: Logitech
Model: H390
Officially Supported & Tested: No

iOS Smartphones

Apple smartphones can work as a microphone for dictation in nVoq Voice when used in conjunction with the nVoq Wireless Microphone app.

• While the nVoq Wireless Microphone for iOS is tested with the device listed below, it should work with any iOS device running iOS 14+. Be sure to test the sound quality of a dictation you record with any device to ensure you are getting acceptable dictation accuracy.

Manufacturer: Apple
Model: iPhone 11
Officially Supported & Tested: Yes

Android Smartphones

Android smartphones can work as a microphone for dictation in nVoq Voice when used in conjunction with the nVoq Wireless Microphone app.  

• The nVoq Wireless Microphone should work on any Android device running Android 11+, but be sure to test the sound quality of a dictation you record with any device to ensure you are getting acceptable dictation accuracy.