If we want to take you even one step further into the modern age, have you considered using a Bluetooth headset?
You can get a bluetooth receiver, which you plug into your computer's USB port, and which only sticks out about half an inch from the computer, It can even be plugged into one of the ports on the backside of your unit, though not necessarily recommended. You then could get a Bluetooth headset, the kind they use for cellphones and mobile devices now aday. Some of these models are quite nice sounding, they are very light-weighted, and they would give you the flexibility of going all wireless. You then would have no cables running cross your desk, and you could even sit in your couch while dictating. Bluetooth receivers for the USB, could be picked up for less than 10 dollars, and a good Bluetooth headset, might be had from 15-20 dollars and up. The battery on the Bluetooth models might of course be an issue, as they tend to last anything from 2 to 5 hours of speech. But they are not all that expensive, so if you find one you like, you might consider picking up two, having one in use, the other on charge. Even some of the models, can be used while charging, though you then would have a USB cable for the charging. All depends on how long sessions you do your dictation, and other listening. Also, just for your reminder. If you decide to go for seperate units altogether, like one mic, and one headset - there are to be had very cheap, extremely sensitive microphones. I picked up a handful a while back, costing me 99 cents a piece. They were that sensitive, they picked up even activity in the room next to where I was sitting, though the door was all closed. May not be what you are looking for, but just wanted to point out that on computers you can get a good amount of nice microphones, for quite cheap money. It could be a cheaper way to get a complete solution, than to find a headset with both good sound, and a good microphone. Lastly, I do know that not all mics for the computer are anything good. Have heard some of the Librivox recordings, done by people around the globe. Some have never learned to use a microphone, others are not natively speaking English. It might be a challenge in itself, though they definitely should be thanked for their hard work and good intentions. Yet, long as they are on a microphone that simply is not capable of picking up a human voice in its full, the audiobook might sometimes loose listeners, due to way too bad sound quality. On 12/29/2017 6:44 PM, Carol and Roger via Talk wrote: > Hi, > > I am looking for a headset that works nicely with Windows 10 that can > be used with screen readers and has a good microphone for dictation. > I would like one that fits over the head, but I do not like ones that > have the large cups that cover the entire ear. It would be nice if it > had a control on it so I could mute it when not in use. I want > something that is durable. I absolutely can not tolerate those that > fit behind the head. Thank you for any suggestions. > > Carol > > > _______________________________________________ > Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the > author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. > > For membership options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/trailerdavid%40hotmail.com. > For subscription options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > List archives can be found at > http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > . > _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
