Official documentation
Microphone tips (Dragon for PC 15.71 help)
Nuance Communications, Nuance Communications, Dragon for PC help, 2021
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- Nuance's help page on microphone positioning for Dragon for PC, version 15.71. It advises a headset for beginners, warns against a handheld microphone for long sessions, and lists when to run the microphone check.
- How much weight it carries
- Official vendor help, dated 20 October 2021 on the page. It describes version 15.71, so check the same topic in your own version's help before you rely on the wording.
Facts taken from this source
- Nuance's microphone tips say not to use a handheld microphone if you dictate for long periods.
“Don't use a hand-held microphone if you dictate for long periods of time.” (Microphone tips, first paragraph)
- Nuance's microphone tips say that when you first start with Dragon, a headset is the best choice.
“When you're first starting with Dragon, it's best to use a headset.” (Microphone tips, first paragraph)