| This article will outline the three types of | | | | words into a text format. You can see the |
| microphone devices for your computer. | | | | advantages if you are a creative writer or |
| The first which is most common plugs into the | | | | multi-task you can now actually think more |
| back of your computer and this is a known as a | | | | instead of being tied down to your computer |
| standup mike. It would sit on top of your desk | | | | screen. A small extension from the headset |
| and capture all the sounds that it hears. This is the | | | | captures your words as your brain and mouth |
| cheapest form of audio input device on the | | | | work in unison without the restrictions previous |
| market. The second type of microphone that I | | | | audio input devices had. |
| would like to discuss in more detail is known as a | | | | A wireless audio input device fits over your head |
| USB microphone. | | | | and may include one or two ear covers or |
| As you may have guessed a USB microphone | | | | speakers. One of the advantages that I found is |
| plugs into of course your USB input and digitally | | | | that it allows you the freedom to grab a cup of |
| transfers the sounds onto your computer. The | | | | coffee or look over notes while dictating to your |
| quality is considered a higher standard and so is | | | | speech recognition software. These units have a |
| the price. Most USB microphones require no | | | | chargeable battery installed in the headset which |
| interface or added software. | | | | can give you many hours of enjoyment whether |
| The third type of audio input device of which I'm | | | | you are just listening to some good music or |
| very excited about is still a USB version | | | | dictating an important letter to your computer. |
| microphone but has the added bonus of being | | | | Which is the best microphone for you? |
| wireless. These wireless microphones can give | | | | Price is the biggest consideration. Low priced |
| you much more freedom and allows you to walk | | | | desktop microphones have their purpose to start |
| up to 13 feet or more away from your | | | | with but if you use your microphone ongoing with |
| computer. This can be a great added bonus while | | | | webinars or podcasts I'm sure the headset model |
| dictating a letter using some form of speech | | | | will better suit your needs. A USB wireless |
| recognition software. You can now pace the floor | | | | microphone allows much freedom but remember |
| while expressing your thought without the | | | | to charge the battery to avoid disappointment. |
| restrictions of cables as the computer puts your | | | | |