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.
Video Comparison of the 3 TableMike Versions:
VIDEO
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 Normal or HD VoIP mode
Operating
System: Windows® 8/7 / Vista® / XP® / 2000 / MacOS® 10.0 or higher
/ Linux without 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:
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 )
