--- title: "Recommended Microphones for nVoq Dictation" slug: "recommended-microphones" updated: 2025-11-12T15:32:17Z published: 2025-11-12T15:32:17Z canonical: "support.nvoq.com/recommended-microphones" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.nvoq.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Recommended Microphones for nVoq Dictation ![QA Approved Microphone.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/QA%20Approved%20Microphone.png) # 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 for Windows, 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. **Before purchasing *any* microphone or device in quantity, be sure to confirm the functionality and suitability of that device in your specific environment.** microphone microphones microphone microphones microphone microphones microphone microphones **At this time only headset microphones and nVoq Wireless Microphones are supported with nVoq Voice for Windows.** ## ## Wired USB Headset Microphones USB headsets provide optimal audio quality for dictation. - While nVoq dictation is tested on Voice for Windows with the headsets 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 ![Poly-Blackwire-3225](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Poly-Blackwire-3225.png) | **Manufacturer:** Poly (formerly Plantronics) **Model:** Blackwire 3315 (single earphone) **Officially Supported & Tested:** Yes ![Poly-Blackwire-3315](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Poly-Blackwire-3315.png) | | --- | --- | - Other headset microphones that should work well: | **Manufacturer:** Poly (formerly Plantronics) **Model:** Blackwire 3210 (single earphone) **Officially Supported & Tested:** No ![Poly-Blackwire-3310-larger.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Poly-Blackwire-3310-larger.png) | **Manufacturer:** Poly (formerly Plantronics) **Model:** Blackwire 3215 (single earphone) **Officially Supported & Tested:** No ![Poly-Blackwire-3215](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Poly-Blackwire-3215.png) | **Manufacturer:** Poly (formerly Plantronics) **Model:** Blackwire 3320 (dual earphone) **Officially Supported & Tested:** No ![Poly-Blackwire-3320](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Poly-Blackwire-3320.png) | **Manufacturer:** Logitech **Model:** H390 **Officially Supported & Tested:** No ![Logitech-H390](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Logitech-H390.png) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Manufacturer:** Poly (formerly Plantronics) **Model:** Blackwire 3220 (dual earphone) **Officially Supported & Tested:** No **![Poly-Blackwire-3220](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Poly-Blackwire-3220.png)** | **Manufacturer:** Poly (formerly Plantronics) **Model:** Blackwire 3310 (single earphone) **Officially Supported & Tested:** No **![Poly-Blackwire-3310](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Poly-Blackwire-3310.png)** | **Manufacturer:** Poly (formerly Plantronics) **Model:** Blackwire 3325 (dual earphone) **Officially Supported & Tested:** No ![Poly-Blackwire-3325](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Poly-Blackwire-3325.png) | | ## Android Devices Android smartphones and tablets can work as a microphone for dictation in nVoq Voice for Windows when used in conjunction with the nVoq Wireless Microphone app. - While the nVoq tests with the devices listed below, the Wireless Microphone app **should work with any Android device running iOS 13+**. Be sure to **test the sound quality of a dictation you record with any device** to ensure you are getting acceptable dictation accuracy. - Take a look at the [**nVoq Wireless Microphone for Android User Guide**](https://support.nvoq.com/docs/wireless-microphone-android-help) for information about how to use your phone with our free app. **Manufacturer:** Samsung **Model:** SM-T220 (Galaxy Tab A7 Lite) – 4GB RAM **Officially Supported & Tested:** Yes ![Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Samsung%20Galaxy%20Tab%20A7%20Lite.png) **Manufacturer:** Samsung **Model:** SM-X510 (Galaxy Tab S9 FE) – 8GB RAM **Officially Supported & Tested:** Yes ![Samsung Galaxy Tab S9.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Samsung%20Galaxy%20Tab%20S9.png) **Manufacturer:** Samsung **Model:** SM-T570 (Galaxy Tab Active3) – 4GB RAM **Officially Supported & Tested:** Yes ![Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Samsung%20Galaxy%20Tab%20Active3.png) **Manufacturer:** Samsung **Model:** SM-X210 (Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+) – 4GB RAM **Officially Supported & Tested:** Yes ![Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 SM-X210.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Samsung%20Galaxy%20Tab%20A9%20SM-X210.png) ## iOS Devices Apple smartphones and tablets can work as a microphone for dictation in nVoq Voice for Windows when used in conjunction with the nVoq Wireless Microphone app. - While the nVoq tests with the devices listed below, the Wireless Microphone app **should work with any iOS device running iOS 18+**. Be sure to **test the sound quality of a dictation you record with any device** to ensure you are getting acceptable dictation accuracy. - Take a look at the [**nVoq Wireless Microphone for iOS User Guide**](https://support.nvoq.com/docs/wireless-microphone-ios-help) for information about how to use your phone with our free app. **Manufacturer:** Apple **Model:** iPhone SE **Officially Supported & Tested:** No ![iPhone SE.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/iPhone%20SE.png) **Manufacturer:** Apple **Model:** iPad (10th Generation) Wi-Fi - 64GB RAM **Officially Supported & Tested:** Yes ![iPad 10th Generation.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/iPad%2010th%20Generation.png) **Manufacturer:** Apple **Model:** iPhone 11 **Officially Supported & Tested:** No ![Apple-iPhone-11](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Apple-iPhone-11.png) ## Related - [Microphone Audio Quality Examples](/audio-quality.md)