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Audio-Technica Microphones
Pro 8HEmW
 This is the latest addition to our headset microphone selection and is the first serious competition for the Sennheiser ME3 in our 6 years in business. Although made for use with a camcorder, this product has a number of features that make it perfect for use with speech recognition, including:
- superb accuracy
- unrivaled external noise rejection
- multiple mounting methods
Our own testing of this microphone, conducted both on the bench and in the setting of a loud hospital ward has shown this to be a versatile, high performing headset.
Features:
- Hi-ENERGY® neodymium element for articulate vocal reproduction
- Frequency response 200 - 18,000 Hz
- Weight 2.1 oz
- Connector: 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mono plug
- 55 inch cord (perfect for the laptop user; we add an additional 72 inch extension for desktop users)
- Low-visibility headband and cushioned support pads providing a stable, comfortable fit
- Pivot-mounted flexible mic boom descends from left or right side
Included with the purchase:
- Audio-Technica 8HEmW microphone
- Foam windscreens
- 72 inch audio extension cord
- Nylon storage bag (pictured below with combo)
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Operating System: Windows XP, Windows 7, Mac OS*
Speech Recognition Software: Dragon (all versions), MacSpeech Dictate*, Window SR
iPad & iPhone: Yes- when used with iPhone/iPad headset adapter
Comments: *Mac use requires interfacing with a USB Sound adapter. See Accessories. |
Comments: This is an outstanding microphone for use with speech recognition software. Its only rival is the Sennheiser ME3, which is similarly great, but this unit has a few advantages, including 1) lower price, 2) ability to use it on either side 3) ability to use it over the hear or behind the head. In our testing we have found this to be generally comparable to the ME3 in performance. We recommend using it without the foam windscreen. If you have any doubts as to the quality of your computer sound card, or if you are planning to use this microphone with a Mac, we recommend you purchase the combo shown below which includes an external USB sound adapter.
Please not that this microphone has foam-covered pieces on each and and that while these are similar in appearance to the speaker on a traditional headset microphone, these are only mounting/stabilization areas for attaching the microphone to your head. Whether you mount the microphone over the top of your head or behind your head, the mounting areas will best sit in front of and above the level of your ears, generally speaking above the area of your temple on each side. When mounting on top of your head you will notice that better balance will occur if you lean it backwards a bit (not straight up).
Audio Technica Pro 8HEmW microphone
MSRP: $159
Our Price: $
129.00
Save: $30
Audio-Technica Pro 8HEmW Andrea USB Adapter Combination
 Although you can plug your 8HEmW directly into your PC sound card, we believe you will get better results with this combination that includes everything bundled with the microphone plus our favorite monaural USB headset adapter.
If you are a Mac user, you should definitely get the combo since this microphone will not work properly if plugged into the audio input jack of a mac.
MSRP: $159 + $49.95 = $238.95
Our Usual Price: $129 + $35 = $164
Special Combination Price:
$
159.99
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