DAN works with any microphone that can be connected to your computer. We can help you get started with what you have, or recommend a microphone that will best serve your needs. This blog post includes some of our recent recommendations below.
Clinical environments are often echoey, which is why we generally recommend a wireless option. If transcription is a focus, we would further suggest selecting a higher-quality microphone, but we can get started with a more basic option and go from there.
As always, please do reach out if you have any questions.
Wireless microphones provide good options for effective positioning to pick up the spoken word of both patient and clinician. They can be clipped to the clinician, or use magnets to attach around the chair.
You will need to be aware of battery life and remember to charge the transmitter overnight. Turn the mic off between patients if you need to.
A very neat ultra-compact, affordable, professional quality mic. Excellent audio quality. Lacks an LCD display.
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An excellent, professional quality mic. Excellent audio quality and the LCD display is helpful for user feedback.
A great set of two compact professional mics and one transmitter, with a charging case so you never run out of battery. Excellent audio quality. Gold standard.
An entry level mic and a great choice to get started. Audio quality is good. Lacks the build quality and neat design of professional equipment. There are many alternatives online - be sure to check that the receiver connects via USB lengthways to not cover up USB slots on your PC.
Wired microphones are reliable, simple, and always ready with no battery considerations.
They offer less optimal positioning typically with the patient or clinician facing away from the mic. Wired mics perform best in smaller environments such as a treatment planning room.
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