Hello:

I am trying to install DragonDictate on a Dell Computer at work. The computer has a built-in soundcard on the motherboard.

The DragonDictate keeps saying that the volume is too low.

I am using an Andrea ANC-700 microphone.

The sound coming out of the computer is very clear and loud.

I checked the connection thoroughly, tried connecting without the additional plug that is in series with the microphone line. It did not seem to make a difference.

What could be wrong?

Comments are appreciated.

Ahmet

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The reported volume settings for ANC mics are typically low, but actually work fine when dictating. Ignore the message and keep on going.

John

I tried ignoring the message. However, DragonDictate won't let me.

I then tested the microphone for simple voice recording on two other computers.

I am discovering that I am not able to get any voice recorded with this ANC-700.

I have not tried changing the batteries yet, but would exhausted batteries affect the performance?

Ahmet

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Ahmet

you may have a defective mike (but try changing ther batteries). What happens when you use the mike that came bundled with the program?

Judy

Hello Judy:

Thanks for your reply.

I have two other microphones. One of them is the one that came bundled with the software. They both worked fine with the two computers that I have at home. It is these two computers that have problems with the ANC-700.

I am also thinking that it might be a defective microphone.

Ahmet
(Dictated via Dragon NaturallySpeaking.)

Ahmet

It certainly sounds like it. I suggest you return it to the retailer

Judy

Oops,


Ahmet sorry, best try changing the batteries first! -- though you should get some recording without them, it's best to make sure before returning the mike.

I am a bit puzzled by what's happening here; so am not prepared to say the integrated sound card on the Dell is also a problem. But it could be; so try the two other mikes with that, also. (What kind of mikes are they?) And try seeing if you can record a file with the ANC on that.

Also try the ANC again with the Dell, using one of the other mikes to get you past the initial enrolment stage.

Judy