Buddy Speech Recognition Products

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Buddy USB Desktop Microphone 7G

For those wanting to free themselves of an attachment to the microphone, this is a simple, good quality microphone which sits on your desk and provides good quality results when used with speech recognition software. Read more about this microphone on the InSynch Speech Technologies site at: http://www.insyncspeech.com/p-3-buddy-desktopmic-7g.aspx

Features:

• USB plug-and-play microphone
• Built-in noise-canceling microphone designed for speech applications like dictation and transcription
• Includes FilteredAudio™ technology for highly effective mechanical noise cancellation
• Configurable microphone buttons:
  Push-To-Talk to hear sound only when button is held or set for mute toggle
• Direct control of the microphone On/Off function in Dragon NaturallySpeaking
• One programmable button simulates keyboard or mouse input for repetitive tasks or to insert text.
• Once programmed, Buddy DesktopMic 7G retains its configuration
• Free MyBuddyMic™ software download allows you to customize advanced tasks to control Microsoft Speech and Dragon NaturallySpeaking
• No need for additional drivers -- MyBuddyMic is optional for most normal operations

Comments: This is a considerably better desktop microphone than the inexpensive desktops seen in electronics stores. While this microphone shares the accuracy of our better headset microphones, to maintain high levels of accuracy you must maintain a fairly constant distance from the microphone element. For those needing to keep their hands and heads free, this is an excellent choice. An alternative to consider is the SpeechWare TableMike line.

About the DSP technology: this cutting edge noise filtering system eliminates background noise and allows you to maintain high levels of accuracy, even in fairly noisy environments. This microphone is ideal for users who often work in hectic settings which may produce background noise which can hinder the performance of dictation and speech recognition applications. The only downside in our experience? Cost.

Product Compatibility
	Operating System: Windows XP, Windows 7, Mac OS* Speech Recognition Software: Dragon (all versions), MacSpeech Dictate, Window SR iPad & iPhone: No Comments:

Buddy DesktopMini 7G Microphone

This is a new offerring from InSync Speech Technology and is a simple, very nicely functioning desktop microphone with Filtered Audio technology (to filter out system noise). It is small enough to be easily lifted with your hand and used as a hand-held microphone if you prefer.

Features:

• High quality, unidirectional microphone
  
• Flexible 9 inch gooseneck for easy positioning
  
• USB plug & play interface
  
• Portable hands-free solution
  
• FilteredAudio technology for the ability to record in deafening noise conditions
  
• Built-in state of the art sound card for crystal clear voice capture
  
• Fully programmable button can simulate keyboard, mouse or Dragon voice commands
  
• Cross compatibility means you can use this mic across multiple USB devices
  
• Quality materials means this microphone is built to last
  
• Backed by a 1 year manufacturer's warranty

Comments: This is a surprisingly good microphone for it's cost. Many users find it convenient to hold in their hand and use it as a hand-held microphone.

Product Compatibility
	Operating System: Windows XP, Windows 7, Mac OS Speech Recognition Software: Dragon (all versions), MacSpeech Dictate, Window SR iPad & iPhone: No Comments:

Buddy DesktopMini 7G

MSRP: $69.99
Our Price: $ 69.95

Buddy HeadsetMic DM101

We are delighted to offer this new arrival from InSync Speech Technologies, Inc., the makers of "Buddy" products. Made of heavy duty, highly durable materials, these headsets are backed by an industry leading 2 year warranty. Featuring a top of the line, highly unidirectional microphone element, this headset has been designed from the ground up with quality in mind.

The Buddy HeadsetMic DM101 is a mono headset featuring a stainless steel headband and Teflon reinforced cables. Color-coded 3.5mm connectors makes it ideal for pairing with one of our famous Buddy USB Sound Pods for speech recognition applications.

The Buddy HeadsetMic DM101 - finally a reliable headset solution that you and your clients can afford.

The HeadsetMic DM101 also comes with a replacement windsock and foam ear pad.

Features:

• Highly unidirectional microphone element
• Stainless steel headband
• Padded leatherette ear cushion for all day comfort
• Teflon reinforced cables for unmatched durability
• Includes replacement foam windscreen and foam ear pad
• Includes microphone carrying bag

Links:

View "QuickStart Guide" from Insync

Product Compatibility
	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: We consider this a fairly priced, "work-horse" microphone. It offers high quality performance with speech recognition software and is built to last. The warranty is excellent, but we think it unlikely you will have problems with it because it is so well built. For even better results, consider purchasing this with the Buddy 7G USB adapter with "Filtered Audio" technology for added external noise rejection and computer compatibility.

Buddy DS-102

This is the two-speaker version of the DM-101 (described above).  The Buddy HeadsetMic DS102 is a stereo headset featuring a stainless steel headband and reinforced cables. 3.5mm audio connectors makes it ideal for pairing with the Buddy USB 7GTM Sound Pod and the Buddy DesktopMic Pro 7GTM.

Features:

• 3.5mm audio connectors
• Connector colors match with Buddy USB 7GTM Sound Pod and Buddy DesktopMic Pro 7GTM
• Unidirectional microphone for noise-free voice capture
• Designed for speech applications including dictation, transcription and VOIP
• Shorter boom rotates 270 degrees for easy and effective positioning over either ear

Include in the box:

• HeadsetMic DS102
• Replacement windsock
• Replacement foam earpads
• Microphones Carrying Bag

Comments:  We consider this a solid "work-horse" microphone.  It works well with Dragon and is strongly built.  It also features a 2-year manufacturer's warranty.

MSRP:  $59.99

Price:  $55.99

Order:  Coming soon

Buddy Flamingo Mic 7G

Features:

• It is compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems.
• Works with Dragon NaturallySpeaking IBM ViaVoice and other sound applications.

Comments: This microphone uses the same high quality element employed in the Buddy Desktop microphone. This microphone attaches directly to a USB port on your notebook and does not mount to your desk. It is intended primarily for use with a notebook computer.

Product Compatibility
	Operating System: Windows XP, Windows 7, Mac OS Speech Recognition Software: Dragon (all versions), MacSpeech Dictate, Window SR iPad & iPhone: No Comments:

Buddy Gooseneck Mic (Standard and USB Versions)

A 30" Desktop Gooseneck microphone available with or without USB interface. Sensitive microphone can be used from 1" to 6" away from the microphone end. The Buddy Gooseneck microphone includes a metallic clamp, which can be used to attach the mic to a surface up to 2.25" thick.

Features:

• Includes a unidirectional microphone element to provide clear audio signal from 1” to 9” range from the front of the element yet providing a speech signal comparable to headset microphones. This yields extremely high recognition accuracy in the high nineties with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, which is comparable to good quality headsets.
• (USB Version Only)Its plug and play operation uses Windows and Macintosh drivers for seamless operation.

Comments: This microphone uses the same high quality microphone element as the Buddy Desktop and Buddy Flamingo microphones, and has an integrated USB sound card. The real beauty of this microphone is the long gooseneck, which allows very precise mounting, a quality which may be of particular interest to those with limited mobility. It includes a mechanism for clamping the microphone to a desk or table.

Buddy Gooseneck Mic (non-USB)

MSRP: $149.99
Our Price: $ 139.00