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.
- 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 extremely
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.
- Unlike the 2nd generation model and in response to a request from Speech Recgnition Solutions, the third gen model has been manufactured with a slightly stiffer and 1/2 inch shorter boom to deal with an issue of the 1st and 2nd generation boom being a bit too long and floppy. We consider this a great improvement.
- 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. 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-plated 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.
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
Included with each purchase:
- FlexyMike
Dual Ear Cardioid Microphone
- Cable
tie clip for user convenience
- Spare
foam windscreen
- 79 inch extension cable
Comments: we were astounded at the
performance of the first generation 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, even surpassing the Sennheiser ME3, our previous "gold
standard". This third-generation model adds a slightly shorter and stiffer boom to prevent the boom from moving with rapid movements of your head.
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 (save money by purchasing the combination product - see "Related Products" below),
but this microphone will also show excellent results with the Andrea Pure Audio
MA USB adapter.
One final note:
the basic microphone includes a cord which is about 3 ft in length. This is perfect for laptop users. In case you plan to use this with a desktop computer located on the floor, it also includes a 79 inch accessory cord to extend the length.
