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SpeechWare TravelMike User Guide 

Contents 

Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 

Windows Set-up ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 

Dragon NaturallySpeaking Set-up -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 

Mac Set-up: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 

Dragon Dictate for Mac Set-up ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 

Operating Instructions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 

Troubleshooting and Common Questions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 

Warranty Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 

 

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, but enjoys several additional advantages. 
 
Unique to this product are the following features: 

 

An extremely accurate and sensitive microphone element 

 

The use of speech equalizer “auto-gain” technology to allow 
automatic mic input volume adjustment as you vary distance from 
the microphone element (and practical use from distances of 10-20 
inches) 

 

Advanced digital signal processing to exclude the influence of 
contaminating external noise 

 

An extremely small form factor making it ideal notebook computer 
users 

Your microphone, as purchased, included the following elements: 

Summary of Contents for TravelMike

Page 1: ...software internet telephony and other audio applications This product is based upon the functionality of the larger SpeechWare TableMike series but enjoys several additional advantages Unique to this product are the following features An extremely accurate and sensitive microphone element The use of speech equalizer auto gain technology to allow automatic mic input volume adjustment as you vary di...

Page 2: ...m dust and saliva 3 Insert the entire assembly into an appropriate USB port on the notebook computer Connect the cable to a DEDICATED USB port on the computer DO NOT USE any other USB cable or a multiple USB Splitter or USB Hub device to connect to the computer The power light LED of the MultiAdapter unit will light up in Red If the unit does not initialize check that the USB connectors are proper...

Page 3: ...allySpeaking you have several options in terms of how to integrate your microphone with Dragon c Simply substituting the TravelMike for your old mic and running the audio set up wizard d Adding the TravelMike as a new source to an existing profile e Creating an entirely new user profile based on the TravelMike Of these options we consider the middle option the best both because it allows you to sa...

Page 4: ...en doing the initial microphone set up when using it with Dragon Dictate This is necessary in order to give the TableMike time to achieve maximum sensitivity before initiating the volume setting procedure Choose Tools Microphone Setup to calibrate the TravelMike Click on the red icon to enable the microphone Wait 30 seconds in silence until the gain setting reaches the maximum level of 99 At this ...

Page 5: ...nology and should be used with a distance of about one inch between the user s mouth and microphone element In this mode you will have the most intense rejection of external noise but the least amount of freedom in terms of distance from the microphone Distant Mode In the distant mode the TravelMike employs the full measure of auto gain technology and allows practical usage from distances between ...

Page 6: ...nce mode 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 the quality of the incoming sound This is actually advantageous when using the microphone with Dragon since it is a product of external noise rejection You may not want to have the quality of your voice change...

Page 7: ...ontact 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 2016 Speech Recognition Solutions LLC All rights reserved ...

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