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

These USB headsets provide optimal audio quality.

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics) 

Model: Blackwire 3220 (dual earphone) 

Officially Supported & Tested: No

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: To use dictation, press and release the assigned keyboard hotkey (F2 by default), say your dictation, and press and release the hotkey again to stop recording.

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics) 

Model: Blackwire 3225 (dual earphone) 

Officially Supported & Tested: Yes

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: To use dictation, press and release the assigned keyboard hotkey (F2 by default), say your dictation, and press and release the hotkey again to stop recording.

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics)  

Model: Blackwire 3210 (single earphone)

Officially Supported & Tested: No

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: To use dictation, press and release the assigned keyboard hotkey (F2 by default), say your dictation, and press and release the hotkey again to stop recording.

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics)  

Model: Blackwire 3215 (single earphone)

Officially Supported & Tested: No

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: To use dictation, press and release the assigned keyboard hotkey (F2 by default), say your dictation, and press and release the hotkey again to stop recording.

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics) 

Model: Blackwire 3320 (dual earphone) 

Officially Supported & Tested: No

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: To use dictation, press and release the assigned keyboard hotkey (F2 by default), say your dictation, and press and release the hotkey again to stop recording.

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics) 

Model: Blackwire 3325 (dual earphone) 

Officially Supported & Tested: No

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: To use dictation, press and release the assigned keyboard hotkey (F2 by default), say your dictation, and press and release the hotkey again to stop recording.

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics)  

Model: Blackwire 3310 (single earphone)

Officially Supported & Tested: No

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: To use dictation, press and release the assigned keyboard hotkey (F2 by default), say your dictation, and press and release the hotkey again to stop recording.

Manufacturer: Poly (formerly Plantronics)  

Model: Blackwire 3315 (single earphone)

Officially Supported & Tested: Yes

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: To use dictation, press and release the assigned keyboard hotkey (F2 by default), say your dictation, and press and release the hotkey again to stop recording.

Manufacturer: Logitech

Model: H390

Officially Supported & Tested: No

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: To use dictation, press and release the assigned keyboard hotkey (F2 by default), say your dictation, and press and release the hotkey again to stop recording.

Hand Held Microphones

The following hand held microphones are tested by nVoq's QA staff and provide an acceptable level of transcription accuracy. They control dictation and shortcuts without touching the keyboard. 

Manufacturer: Philips

Model: SpeechMike Premium Air 4010 (Wireless)

Officially Supported & Tested:  No 

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: You can program to use with nVoq.Voice with Philips SpeechControl Device and Application Control Software

Manufacturer: Philips

Model: SpeechMike Premium Air 4000 (Wireless)

Officially Supported & Tested:  No 

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: You can program to use with nVoq.Voice with Philips SpeechControl Device and Application Control Software

Manufacturer: Philips

Model: SpeechMike Premium Touch 3700

Officially Supported & Tested:  No 

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: You can program to use with nVoq.Voice with Philips SpeechControl Device and Application Control Software

Manufacturer: Philips

Model: SpeechMike Premium 3500

Officially Supported & Tested:  No 

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: You can program to use with nVoq.Voice with Philips SpeechControl Device and Application Control Software

Manufacturer: Philips

Model: SpeechMike Pro 3200

Officially Supported & Tested:  No 

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: You can program to use with nVoq.Voice with Philips SpeechControl Device and Application Control Software

Manufacturer: Philips

Model: SpeechMike Air Pro 3000 (Wireless)

Officially Supported & Tested:  No 

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: You can program to use with nVoq.Voice with Philips SpeechControl Device and Application Control Software

Manufacturer: Philips

Model: SpeechMike Classic Plus 5272

Officially Supported & Tested:  No 

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: You can program to use with nVoq.Voice with Philips SpeechControl Device and Application Control Software

iOS Smartphones

The following iOS smartphones can work as a microphone for dictation in nVoq.Voice and SayIt when used in conjunction with the nVoq Wireless Microphone app. 

Manufacturer: Apple

Model: iPhone 6/6 Plus

Officially Supported & Tested: Yes

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: See Wireless Microphone for iOS for information.

Manufacturer: Apple

Model: iPhone 7

Officially Supported & Tested: No

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: See Wireless Microphone for iOS for information.

Manufacturer: Apple

Model: iPhone X iPhone 10

Officially Supported & Tested: Yes

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: See Wireless Microphone for iOS for information.

Android Smartphones

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

Manufacturer: Samsung

Model: Galaxy S5

Note: This devices offers excellent noise canceling capability.

Officially Supported & Tested: No

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: See Wireless Microphone for Android for information.

External Smartphone Microphones

The following device works as an external microphone for iPhone, and provides an acceptable level of transcription accuracy.

Manufacturer: IK Multimedia

Model: iRig Mic Cast External Analog

Officially Supported & Tested: No

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: The iRig connects directly into the 3.5 mm audio jack and extends the embedded microphone outside the device, making it easier to pick up dictation or voice shortcut recordings without have to reposition the device. It can be used in conjunction with an iPhone and the nVoq Wireless Microphone app.

Wireless Headset Microphones

The following headset provides wireless PC connectivity and an acceptable level of transcription accuracy.

Manufacturer: Jabra

Model: Pro 9460/9470 Headset Wireless DECT

Officially Supported & Tested: No 

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: To use dictation, press and release the assigned keyboard hotkey (F2 by default), say your dictation, and press and release the hotkey again to stop recording. 

Manufacturer: Sennheiser

Model: OfficeRunner® Wireless Headset with ActiveGard™ Noise-Cancelling

Officially Supported & Tested: No 

How to Use with nVoq.Voice: To use dictation, press and release the assigned keyboard hotkey (F2 by default), say your dictation, and press and release the hotkey again to stop recording.