FlexyMike DE Cardioid (Gen 3) SpeechMatic MultiAdapter Combo

The SpeechWare FlexyMike Dual Ear Cardioid microphone is winner of our "Best in Class" award in the "Headset" category.  It is, in our opinion, the best headset microphone for use with speech recognition software and our recommended headset for speech recognition software users.

This product combines our best and most highly recommended headset microphone with the world’s finest USB sound adapter.  This combination is designed for the serious speech recognition user and provides the best possible results.

Consider both components:

The FlexyMike Dual Ear Cardioid:

·        The Third Generation FlexyMike Dual Ear Cardioid – FMKDEC - is a lightweight (about 25g.) stainless steel headset microphone designed specifically for speech recognition. Manufactured in the style of a traditional headband, the frame is covered with injected rubber protectors that covers both ears for maximum working comfort. An flexible gooseneck and cardioid microphone enables the consistent positioning of the microphone capsule and superior recognition accuracy with Dragon NaturallySpeaking® and other speech recognition and audio applications.  New to the second generation device is an adjustable headband to assure the best fit and comfort.

·        At the core of this microphone is a microphone element of the highest quality, with a unidirectional “cardioid” polar pattern which provides excellent isolation from ambient noise and effective noise control from adjacent sound. Breath and pop noise is reduced to minimum with its optimum sound pick up at the front of mouth position. Its distinguishing clarity in close talk operation and excellent gain before feedback make it suitable for all mobile situations.

·        The FlexyMike Dual Ear Cardioid – DEC has a polished 1m/40” long cable sheathed with durable transparent plastic, along with a standard 3.5 mm gold-plate jack. It has a very high performance and noise rejection microphone capsule which is acoustically matched for maximum performance with the SpeechWare USB MultiAdapter and Speech recognition or VoIP applications. It also works well with the Andrea Pure Audio MA USB adapter.

·        Unlike many headsets, this product does not include a speaker and wraps over the user’s ears and around the back of the head, rather than over the top of the head.  The result is an extremely stable fit, and the full exposure of the user’s ears, allowing for situational awareness and concurrent use of a telephone.

FlexyMike DEC Specifications & Features:

• Back Electret Condenser Element
• Unidirectional Cardioid Polar Pattern
• Frequency Range, 50Hz ~ 18,000Hz
• Sensitivity: -65dB ± 3dB (RL:2.2K, DC:1.5V)Impedance: 1.500Ω ± 30% @ 1KHz (RL:2.2K, DC:1.5V)
• Operating Voltage: 1V – 10V
• Connector: standard 3.5 mm stereo gold-plate plug

The SpeechWare USB MultiAdapter:

For those preferring to use a headset microphone but desiring the advanced features of the circuitry in the TableMikes and TravelMike, this is the simple way to supercharge your current mic by adding the Auto Gain Control and Equalizer technology to your current product. In effect, this is an external sound adapter (like those made by Andrea, VXI and Buddy) but on STEROIDS!  This is unequivocally the best external sound adapter made and when combined with the FlexyMike, offers the best possible results with speech recognition software.

Features:

• Works with virtually all commonly sold headset microphones used by speech recognition users
• Auto Gain Control (AGC) and Speech Equalizer (EQ) technology to provide the best attainable accuracy when using Dragon NaturallySpeaking
• Normal and "Long Range" modes (long range mode used for less sensitive headsets or the TravelMike)
• Mute functionality
• Standard 3.5 mm jacks for both microphone and speakers
• 1-year warranty extendable to 2-years with product registration

Included with the combination:

• FlexyMike Dual Ear Cardioid Microphone (third generation model)
• Cable tie clip for user convenience
• Spare windshield
• 79 inch audio extension cable
• SpeechWare USB MultiAdapter (includes short USB extension cable if needed for fitting or for strain relieve)

Comments:  we were astounded at the performance of the FlexyMike Dual Ear Cardioid microphone.  When combined with the SpeechWare MultiAdapter, our highest quality external USB adapter, we witnessed the best accuracy we had ever seen with a headset, rivaling and perhaps surpassing the Sennheiser ME3, our "gold standard".  This third-generation model adds a slightly shorter (1/2 shorter) and slightly stiffer boom to prevent the boom from moving with rapid head movement.

In addition to its outstanding accuracy and external noise rejection, this product is so lightweight that you will forget that you are wearing it.  Regarding an external USB adapter, you can expect the best possible results when combined with the SpeechWare USB MultiAdapter. 

One final note:  the basic microphone includes a cord which is about 3 ft in length.  This is perfect for laptop users.  If you plan to use this with a desktop microphone, you will want to use it with the included 79 inch audio extension cable.