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#Dragon dictate for mac problems Bluetooth#

If the above steps do not solve the problem, try dictating some text into a document, then select the text and say Play the selection. Many microphones have noise canceling capabilities, which filter out background noise, but it's still a good idea to keep background noise consistent. Reduce background noiseįor best recognition, you should always try to minimize background noise. If your audio input level is too high or low, you can go through Microphone Setup again at any time by clicking the icon in the menu bar and selecting Improve Recognition > Microphone Setup. To make sure your microphone is properly calibrated for your voice and environment, you must go through Microphone Setup for every profile and every audio source you use. For more information, see Microphone placement. Check your microphone placementĮnsure the microphone is positioned properly and has not moved away from where you originally positioned it when you ran Microphone Setup. If it seems very high or low, try these steps to solve the problem. While dictating, watch the sound input bar in the Status Window. If Dragon is able to hear your voice, but the recognition seems poor, you may have a problem with the quality of your audio input. You may also want to try restarting your computer.

Go to your Applications folder and double-click Dragon.

Click the icon in the menu bar and select Quit Dragon.

Important: If you change the Input volume slider while you are in System Preferences, make sure you run Microphone Setup when you run Dragon again.

Try using your microphone with a different computer or device.

If your microphone can be turned off, try restarting it.

#Dragon dictate for mac problems Bluetooth#

If you are using a Bluetooth microphone, make sure it is turned on and has enough charge.

If it does, make sure the mute switch is off.

Check whether your microphone has a mute switch.

If it does not respond, there is a problem with your microphone. You should see the Input level indicator respond to the sound of your voice.

Make sure the microphone you configured with Dragon is selected, then speak into the microphone.

If your microphone does not appear in the Sound Preference Pane, it will not work in any application.

Make sure the microphone appears in the listed devices.

In the Apple menu, select System Preferences.

If your microphone is not shown as missing, check for problems with the microphone itself.

For a Bluetooth microphone, go to System Preferences > Bluetooth and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on for your computer and that your microphone is connected.

If you are using a USB microphone, make sure it is plugged directly into your computer and not a USB hub.

Unplug the microphone and plug it in again.

If you don't have an alternative audio source listed, click the icon under the Dictation Sources panel to add one to your profile.

Select another microphone from the Dictation Sources panel and click Load.

If your microphone is missing, do one of the following: Missing microphones will be marked with a icon. You should see your selected profile on the left and your selected microphone on the right under Dictation Sources. If you're not sure what microphone is selected, click the icon in the menu bar and select Manage Profiles. Make sure your selected microphone is connected to your computer. See Microphone modes for more information.

If the button is blue ( ), the microphone is in sleep mode.

If the microphone button does not turn green, your microphone may not be properly connected. Click the button to turn the microphone on. If the button is red ( ), your microphone is off.

The microphone button in the Status Window should appear green ( ). Make sure that your microphone is turned on. If Dragon is unable to hear you speak, try these steps to solve the problem.

Be aware that older devices, such as analog devices with two 1/8 inch jacks, are likely to cause more audio problems than an internal or USB device.The audio quality of the built-in Bluetooth receiver is too low. To use a Bluetooth audio device, you must have a USB adapter (dongle).USB devices must be plugged directly into your computer.Nuance encourages users to dictate using the internal microphone where possible. All iMac and MacBook computers have excellent built-in microphones.If your microphone is not on this list, Nuance cannot guarantee that it will work with Dragon for Mac. Troubleshooting audio and recognition Supported DevicesĪ complete list of Nuance-supported devices is available at.