Audio Input Devices for Health Care
nVoq regularly reviews and rigorously tests dictation devices for compatibility with the SayIt solution. The devices listed below have been approved for use with SayIt.
Highly Recommended
These devices provide optimal levels of audio quality and are continually tested with SayIt.
| Device Type | Manufacturer | Model | Use when … |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handheld USB Mic | Olympus | Directrec DR-1200 | Clinician desires to control dictations without touching keyboard |
| Handheld USB Mic | Olympus | Directrec DR-2200 | Clinician desires to control dictations without touching keyboard |
| Handheld USB Mic | Philips | SpeechMike Classic Plus | Clinician desires to control dictations without touching keyboard |
| Handheld USB Mic | Philips | SpeechMike III (LFH-3200) | Clinician desires to control dictations without touching keyboard |
| Headset USB | Plantronics | Blackwire C220 | Clinician/headset can be tethered to a desktop or cart |
| Lapel Mic USB | Andrea | ME52W + PureAudio USB-SA | Clinician desires portability/ease of use |
| External USB soundcard | Andrea | PureAudio USB-SA | Internal sound card is poor and difficult to add PCI card |
| External USB soundcard | Plantronics | DA45 | No need for phone; softphone; durability required |
| External USB | SoundBlaster | X-fi Go SB1100 | THX Model SB1290 not as good as the SB1100 tested here |
| Handheld USB Mic | Dictaphone | PowerMic II | Clinician desired to control dictations without touching keyboard |
| Handheld USB Mic | Dictaphone | PowerMic I | Clinician desires legacy handheld support |
Recommended
The following devices have been tested and also provide an acceptable level of audio accuracy.
| Device Type | Manufacturer | Model | Use when … |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop Mic USB | SpeechWare | 6-in-1 TableMike | Generally quiet environment |
| Desktop Mic, Analog | SpeechWare | 2-in-1 TableMike | Internal sound card is good, generally quiet environment |
| External USB soundcard | VXI | USB Pod | |
| Handheld USB Mic | Sennheiser | PC 36 | |
| Handheld USB Mic | Jabra | Biz 360 | |
| Headset Wireless DECT | Jabra | Pro 9460 | |
| Headset Wireless DECT | Jabra | Pro 9470 | |
| Headset Wireless DECT | Jabra | Pro 930 | |
| Headset USB | Jabra | UC 150 | |
| Desktop Mic USB | Logitech | USB Desktop Microphone PN 981-000246 | Works best in a quiet environment |
Wireless Headsets
The above wireless headsets have been confirmed to work satisfactorily, however, wired headsets are preferred whenever possible. Bluetooth headsets are not recommended for use with SayIt at this time. From our testing, most Bluetooth headsets introduce noise artifacts that create a noticeable impact on speech accuracy. We continue to monitor industry developments in this area.
If you have any questions about devices please contact us at info@nvoq.com.
