Changes in SpeechExec 10.1 & 10.2 Here’s a brief overview of some of the new features and support added in the latest two updates of the Philips® SpeechExec 10 dictation software (for Windows®). If you need more information about how to configure these new features, or would like to purchase SpeechExec 10, please click…
SpeechMike Firmware v3.17 Philips® SpeechMike Firmware v3.17 is a minor update that only affects the SpeechMike Premium Touch. The SpeechMike Premium Touch is relatively new to the SpeechMike series. While it’s very similar to the SpeechMike Premium, it has a touchpad mouse instead of a trackball. Because of this, the SpeechMike Premium Touch does not…
What Does SpeechControl Do? Philips® SpeechControl, also known as the Philips Device Control Center (PDCC), is a free application that enables you to program your SpeechMike for use with Philips’ SpeechExec software—as well as customize your buttons for Dragon® speech recognition. Please note that we are taking screenshots from SpeechControl for Windows®, not SpeechControl…
SpeechControl Hotfix for Mac When Dragon® for Mac v5 was first released, there was a compatibility issue between Philips® SpeechControl for Mac® and Dragon that disabled the SpeechMike buttons for use in that application. The previous workaround was to use keyboard mode to perform limited functions. Philips has now released a hotfix for Dragon for…
What is the default setting mode for the Philips® SpeechMike? As of November 2014, the default setting for the Philips SpeechMike is Event mode. In order to use or transfer the device to Keyboard mode, the user will need to configure the device to operation in Keyboard mode through the Philips Device Control Center, also…
Philips SpeechControl for Mac Update This year, April is the kindest month. As if the abatement of winter were not enough reason to celebrate, the latest release of Philips SpeechControl for Mac has landed. For Mac users with SpeechMikes, it’s definitely worthy of a “woo hoo!” Not sure what SpeechControl is? Philips SpeechControl for Mac (also…
Time to Update Your Philips SpeechMike Firmware UPDATE 09/2017 The latest version of firmware for these microphones is now v2.56, which you can download here. We’ve got some great news for our Philips® SpeechMike III and SpeechMike Premium users. Philips has released new firmware – and it looks like they’ve addressed some pretty significant issues…
Features of the SpeechMike Premium With a decade of experience testing, evaluating and working with all types of digital dictation, transcription, speech recognition and various audio headsets, I’m proud to say that the new Philips® SpeechMike Premium is hands-down the best handheld, programmable microphone that I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. As the…
Using Your SpeechMike With Dragon In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of programming your Philips® SpeechMike to use with Dragon® NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software. The SpeechMike enables you to automate various features of Dragon Medical Practice Edition, which will no doubt super-charge your productivity. Whether you’re navigating through a template, opening applications,…