Roger Barre

Q: Need microphone for dictation

I have a 12" Retina MacBook, an iMac, and an iPad. I'd like to get a good quality small microphone that will work for any of these. So I've got USB-C, USB and Lightning devices. Is there a good mic I can get with the right adaptors for all three?

MacBook, OS X El Capitan (10.11.4)

Posted on May 10, 2016 10:51 AM

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  • by Lanny,

    Lanny Lanny May 11, 2016 6:16 AM in response to Roger Barre
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    May 11, 2016 6:16 AM in response to Roger Barre

    What specifically are you trying to do? All of these devices have built-in microphones suiatable for dictation.

  • by Roger Barre,

    Roger Barre Roger Barre May 11, 2016 10:02 AM in response to Lanny
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    May 11, 2016 10:02 AM in response to Lanny

    I know there are built-in microphones. I'd like to get significantly better quality. The iMac, for instance, has its pics on the top surface of the display - a good mic 5" from the mouth delivers a lot better quality.

  • by Lanny,

    Lanny Lanny May 11, 2016 6:54 PM in response to Roger Barre
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    May 11, 2016 6:54 PM in response to Roger Barre

    There are plenty of higher quality USB microphones available, just Google for them.

     

    Note: Having a subject like, "Need microphone for dictation," doesn't imply that you're looking for high quality, "suitable for dictation," is not a very high standard.