SpeechWare TravelMike
User Guide
A Comprehensive Guide to the SpeechWare TravelMike and
Optional Accessory Kit
A publication of Speech Recognition Solutions, LLC
©Copyright 2020
Page 1: ...SpeechWare TravelMike User Guide A Comprehensive Guide to the SpeechWare TravelMike and Optional Accessory Kit A publication of Speech Recognition Solutions LLC Copyright 2020 ...
Page 2: ...cal reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law For permission requests write to the publisher addressed Attention Permissions Coordinator at the address below Speech Recognition Solutions LLC 4 Spencer Rd Hanover NH 03755 www SpeechRecSolutions com Ordering Information Quantity sales Special discounts are available on quantity purchases by corporations associations and...
Page 3: ...ranty Information 17 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a SpeechWare TravelMike Your microphone has been manufactured to the highest standards and can be expected to provide years of high quality performance with speech recognition software internet telephony and other audio applications This product is based upon the functionality of the larger SpeechWare TableMike series Key featur...
Page 4: ...your computer The MultiAdapter as the central part of your TravelMike packs some unique technology not found in any competing product Consider the following features Close Range Performance When used in the short range or blue mode the device simply employs a high degree of digital sound processing DSP to reject obvious and repetitive external noise You might use the TravelMike as a short range mi...
Page 5: ...undled with a high quality microphone element akin to the one used in the larger TableMike series over the years SpeechWare has used a variety of arrangements for the boom on microphone The boom is the section between the plug which inserts into the USB adapter and the microphone element and it has varied in length and physical characteristics The original boom was 5 6 inches long and similar to t...
Page 6: ...ows compatible 1 Assemble the TravelMike by inserting the snub nosed microphone element into the microphone jack on the MultiAdapter and the MultiAdapter into the 90 degree USB adapter 2 Optionally cover the microphone element with the windscreen provided to avoid unwanted speech degradation and to offer it an additional layer of protection from dust and saliva 3 Insert the entire assembly into an...
Page 7: ...e To select the alternative device right click on it and select Set as Default Device b If you plan to listen to sound by means of an ear set or speakers plugged into the MultiAdapter sound out jack you need do nothing further Simply plug the listening device into the headphone jack on the MultiAdapter Dragon Set up Set up of the TravelMike with Dragon depends upon the version of Dragon you are us...
Page 8: ...ial log on screen you should have the option of selecting SpeechMatic USB MultiAdapter as your sound source Dragon 15 Versions Dragon 15 Versions refers to Dragon 15 Home Pro Legal and Dragon Medical Practice Edition 4 DMPE4 For all of these versions integrating the TravelMike into the software is a breeze Follow these steps 1 Insert the TravelMike into an available USB port and if necessary allow...
Page 9: ...with the new microphone Here is the basic process based on Dragon version Dragon 11 or 12 Dragon 13 and 14 1 Select Dragon Open User 2 On the far right of the Open User dialog click on Source and then New 3 Select the new source TravelMike from those listed and follow subsequent instructions 1 Select Manage Dictation Sources from the Profile menu 2 Click Add new dictation source 3 Follow all subse...
Page 10: ...either green or blue and the muted state red A long push of the push button will cycle between the blue and red modes Note you can cycle between the two modes only when the device is in either of the active modes you cannot change modes when the device is in the muted state Normal versus Distant Mode Normal Mode When in the normal mode the TravelMike does not employ the Equailizer auto gain techno...
Page 11: ...e use of the included 90 degree right angle USB adapter the variability of logistical arrangements and work flows among speech recognition users has made it clear that other mounting and usage options are possible may sometimes be preferable The point of the accessory kit is to expand these options When using the accessory kit the TravelMike has the unique ability to be used in the following ways ...
Page 12: ...hing more than the 90 degree USB adapter that comes with the basic TravelMike The accessory kit is not required for this mounting method No Free Standing Using the TravelMike in the free standing mode involves use of the universal card reader and USB hub This mode allows extra flexibility in positioning the TravelMike and leaves the microphone pointing directly to the user One big advantage of thi...
Page 13: ...n cable is needed these are available on our site Yes Mounted to Notebook Lid Mounted to the to the notebook computer lid using the self adhering Velcro strips included in the accessory kit allows mounting of the TravelMike to any convenient location and places it in a position closer to head level for even greater directional specificity In this scenario the TravelMike is connected to the compute...
Page 14: ...nsion Cable For use when mounted to laptop The 18 inch USB extension cable is design for connecting the TravelMike attached to the notebook computer lid to an available USB port Drawstring Bag To hold carry everything the accessory kit includes a nylon drawstring bag Other Accessories for the TravelMike SpeechWare USB Hub and TravelMike Base This USB hub which is sold as accessory base for the Tra...
Page 15: ...tions com hermitshell case for small microphones p384 aspx Thread True 45 Degree rotation adapter If you purchased the TravelMike with the flexible boom and find it doesn t bend quite enough for your planned use of the product this simple adapter created by Speech Recognition Solutions is the perfect was to build a 45 degree bend without depending upon a tight bend of the flexible boom The constru...
Page 16: ...d and works beautifully with speech recognition If you plan to use it with a notebook we recommend a USB cable in the 18 24 inch range When using it with a desktop you will want a USB extension cable at least 6 ft long When listening to playback of my voice it sounds very tinny Why is this When used in the green or distant mode the TravelMike uses advanced digital signal processing and this alters...
Page 17: ...kes come with a full one year warranty Please contact Speech Recognition Solutions directly if you have a warranty claim In order to extend your warranty to 2 years please visit SpeechWare at the URL shown below and register for the extension https www tablemike com en warranty Copyright 2020 Speech Recognition Solutions LLC All rights reserved ...
