SpeechWare 9-in-1 TableMike

We give the entire SpeechWare TableMike series our "Best in Class" award. While there are important functionality differences between the 3 models, they all share characteristics that set them apart from all other table-mounted microphones on the market, including: 1) Auto-gain technology allowing automatic mic volume adjustments when changing distance from the mic, 2) outstanding digital signal processing to eliminate noise, 3) unique ability to use this microphone from distances between 10 and 20 inches and 4) a highly intuitive and functional "TableMike Configuration Application" which allows simple programming of accessory buttons. See the video below for a "hands on" comparison of the 3 models.

Push Button Simplicity! All of our current generation SpeechWare TableMikes feature newly designed push-buttons which are large, visible and respond to a gentle push. In addition, the newly released "TableMike Configuration Utility" allows programming of the two volume buttons to affect up to six actions including initiating Dragon commands, Dragon Hotkeys, and emulation of computer key-strokes in all Windows applications, including versions of Dragon.

Video Comparison of the 3 TableMike Versions:

The 9-in-1 TableMike

This is the "third generation" TableMike from SpeechWare and the result of several years of the best Belgian engineering and input from a number experienced speech recognition users/resellers including Chuck Runquist, Larry Allen, Lunis Orcutt and Speech Recognition Solutions. Unique to this most recent build of the TableMike is larger, more easily pushed buttons which allow very simple use of the volume buttons with the TableMike Configuration Utility (available as free download).

Features/Specifications:

• USB interface (v.1 and 2.0 compliant) with audio output and input Sound ports
• Detachable boom with professional hi-fi mini-XLR connectors for easier removal, portability and storage
• Speech Equaliser for optimum Speech recognition performance (like a headset!) and Normalor HD VoIP mode
• Operating System: Windows® 8/7 / Vista® / XP® / 2000 / MacOS® 10.0 or higher / Linuxwithout additional USB Sound drivers
• Compatible voice applications: Dragon NaturallySpeaking®,Microsoft Speech for Windows®, ViaVoice®, etc.
• Capsule type: Back Electret Condenser with Cardioid Polar Pattern
• Control Panel: Digital and user configurable soft touch buttons to avoid unwanted noise 'clicks'
• Push Button modes: Always On / Press to Lock / Press to Talk
• ADC sample resolution and rates: 16 bit mono and up to anexceptional 48 kHz for both Recording and Playback (maximum of 22 kHz in best competing devices!)
• Sensitivity: -37 dB@1kHz, SPL=1Pa
• SNR: an exceptional 92 dB, 1kHz at 1 Pa
• Frequency response and Output Impedance: 80 - 20,000 Hz and 1700 ohms
• Sound ports: Standard 3.5 mm mono mic-in and 3.5 mm stereo out with 2 Watts
• Power supply: from the USB port of the PC (no need for batteries!)
• Other unique features: Automatic Gain Control (AGC), High and Low Pass filters, Digital Signal Process (DSP)
• Dictating distance (in Speech Equaliser mode): from a minimum of 10 cm up to 50 cm (4”-20”) and more, depending on your voice and ambient noise (NaturallySpeaking® will warn in case of a weak signal). Optimal distance 20 cm or 10”

The 9-in-1 is the "Grande" of the TableMike series and comes with virtually every feature you could imagine or desire in a table-mounted microphone. It doesn't work any better than the 3-in-1 and 6-in-1 in terms of use with Dragon, but excels in terms of added features and the very long boom.

The 9-in-1 has all of the features of the 3-in-1 and 6-in-1 plus:

• A unique telescoping boom which can vary from 21 to 25.5 inches (longest in the industry) with two points of articulation
• Two accessory USB ports
• An integrated SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MSPro/MSPro-HG card reader

Links:

• View our TableMike User Guide
• Using the push button and optional foot pedal
• Warranty Information
• Instructions for using with a Mac
• Download the TableMike Config Utility

Comments: We have been testing and selling the 9-in-1 for many months now and find it to be every bit the microphone we expected. In terms of functioning, it works identically to the 3-in-1 and 6-in-1 as far as accuracy and external noise rejection. The big advantages are the extra USB port for the optional high-definition (HD) Webcam or any other USB peripheral, a universal and very practical Flash memory reader for quick transfer (and transcription) of your recordings, and the telescoping boom which allows placement of the base a fair distance away.

Warranty: 1 year (extension to 2 years if you register the product)