dictation microphones
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for dictation microphones.
Dictation microphones are designed to pick up your voice from a distance, record it, and play it back to you through speakers or headphones. Dictation microphones are ideal for transcribing interviews, lectures, speeches, and other audio recordings. They can also be used to record voiceovers for video presentations and podcasts. Browse the top-ranked list of dictation microphones below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Blue Microphones - Blue Yeti Professional Multi-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone
Model: 988-000103SKU: 9737441Top comment"Excellent microphone...Works great with voice dictation programs, and with video recording programs....Mic works great. I implemented it for a client that uses dictation software - Dragon Naturally Speaking. "
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Yeti is the premium USB mic professionals trust worldwide, producing clear, powerful, broadcast-quality sound and enhanced Blue VO!CE vocal effects for gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more. Thanks to Yeti’s proprietary three-capsule technology and four pickup patterns, you can produce professional recordings and streams with legendary ease. Yeti also features studio controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute, and microphone gain that put you in chargeof the recording process. Set up in seconds with the included desktop stand or connect directly to a mic stand or boom arm.Top comment"Excellent microphone...Works great with voice dictation programs, and with video recording programs....Mic works great. I implemented it for a client that uses dictation software - Dragon Naturally Speaking. "
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Yeti is the premium USB mic professionals trust worldwide, producing clear, powerful, broadcast-quality sound and enhanced Blue VO!CE vocal effects for gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more. Thanks to Yeti’s proprietary three-capsule technology and four pickup patterns, you can produce professional recordings and streams with legendary ease. Yeti also features studio controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute, and microphone gain that put you in chargeof the recording process. Set up in seconds with the included desktop stand or connect directly to a mic stand or boom arm.See all Condenser Microphones
Insignia™ - USB Microphone
Model: NS-PAUM50SKU: 6063105Top comment"Use with dictation software...I purchased this microphone to use with Dragon Nuance dictation software. ...Great mic...works well, picks up sound just fine for conversation via webcam or dictation recording"
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Talk clearly with this Insignia™ NS-PAUM50 USB microphone that works with most Internet voice chat, speech recognition and voice command applications and features an adjustable boom for easy positioning. The base ensures stable placement.Top comment"Use with dictation software...I purchased this microphone to use with Dragon Nuance dictation software. ...Great mic...works well, picks up sound just fine for conversation via webcam or dictation recording"
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Talk clearly with this Insignia™ NS-PAUM50 USB microphone that works with most Internet voice chat, speech recognition and voice command applications and features an adjustable boom for easy positioning. The base ensures stable placement.See all Computer Microphones
Razer - Seiren Mini Wired Ultra-compact Condenser Microphone
Model: RZ19-03450100-R3U1SKU: 6435257Top comment"Microphone review...Microphone itself worked great. However trying to find dictation software was another matter entirely...While podcasting would be fun, one overlooked use is for dictation. I use Dragon on my Mac. I have spent over $1,000 fruitlessly on microphones from Samson, Phillips SpeechMike, Plantronics, and many others. "
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With the Razer Seiren Mini, big sounds can come in small packages. Introducing our ultra-compact condenser mic made for streaming with smaller or portable setups, and capable of producing professional-grade audio—thanks to a supercardioid pickup pattern and a 14mm condenser capsule. System Requirements: Windows 7,8, 10; Mac OS 10.8 onwards; Sony PS4Top comment"Microphone review...Microphone itself worked great. However trying to find dictation software was another matter entirely...While podcasting would be fun, one overlooked use is for dictation. I use Dragon on my Mac. I have spent over $1,000 fruitlessly on microphones from Samson, Phillips SpeechMike, Plantronics, and many others. "
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With the Razer Seiren Mini, big sounds can come in small packages. Introducing our ultra-compact condenser mic made for streaming with smaller or portable setups, and capable of producing professional-grade audio—thanks to a supercardioid pickup pattern and a 14mm condenser capsule. System Requirements: Windows 7,8, 10; Mac OS 10.8 onwards; Sony PS4See all Condenser Microphones
Samson - Meteor USB Microphone with Noise Cancellation Software
Model: SAMTRSDSKU: 5213400Top comment"Excellent for Dictation...I liked this microphone so much that I purchased four more! I use it primarily for dictation in conjunction with Dragon Naturally Speaking. ...Great stable mid-sized desktop mic for dictation"
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Record your music right onto a computer with this Samson Meteor Mic USB microphone. The fold-back legs adjust so it's at the right angle for sitting or standing, and it has a mic adapter for boom mounting. This Samson Meteor Mic USB microphone has 44.1/48 kHz audio resolution, and it comes with a USB cable and carry bag.Top comment"Excellent for Dictation...I liked this microphone so much that I purchased four more! I use it primarily for dictation in conjunction with Dragon Naturally Speaking. ...Great stable mid-sized desktop mic for dictation"
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Record your music right onto a computer with this Samson Meteor Mic USB microphone. The fold-back legs adjust so it's at the right angle for sitting or standing, and it has a mic adapter for boom mounting. This Samson Meteor Mic USB microphone has 44.1/48 kHz audio resolution, and it comes with a USB cable and carry bag.See all Computer Microphones
Samson - Go Mic Portable USB Microphone with Software
Model: SAGOMICHDSKU: 5893103Top comment"This Mic picks up every word in the vicinity during my dictation...Handy, small microphone bargain....This small microphone is very convenient to use with dictation software and recording of meetings on laptop. "
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Only at Best Buy Carry a recording studio in your pocket with the Samson Go Mic. Its plug-and-play capability lets you get to work quickly, and it's compatible with Mac or PC for versatile use with your favorite studio software. This Samson Go Mic has a switchable omnidirection or cardioid pattern for custom performance.Top comment"This Mic picks up every word in the vicinity during my dictation...Handy, small microphone bargain....This small microphone is very convenient to use with dictation software and recording of meetings on laptop. "
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Only at Best Buy Carry a recording studio in your pocket with the Samson Go Mic. Its plug-and-play capability lets you get to work quickly, and it's compatible with Mac or PC for versatile use with your favorite studio software. This Samson Go Mic has a switchable omnidirection or cardioid pattern for custom performance.See all Computer Microphones
Blue Microphones - Snowball iCE Wired Cardioid USB Plug 'n Play Microphone
Model: 988-000067SKU: 5895804Top comment"Fantastic Microphone Great Value....I highly recommend this microphone. One can purchase a higher dollar one, but this is an excellent quality microphone, and I am an amateur radio operator who has gone through a few microphones....Good mic...This item works, clarity on the mic is good, and the microphone is a good usb mic."
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With Blue’s Snowball iCE you get high-quality sound for gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more. Its custom cardioid condenser capsule delivers crystal-clear audio quality that’s light-years ahead of your built-in computer microphone. The adjustable tripod lets you position the microphone in relation to the sound source. Plug ‘n play USB connection works with any software or computer.Top comment"Fantastic Microphone Great Value....I highly recommend this microphone. One can purchase a higher dollar one, but this is an excellent quality microphone, and I am an amateur radio operator who has gone through a few microphones....Good mic...This item works, clarity on the mic is good, and the microphone is a good usb mic."
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With Blue’s Snowball iCE you get high-quality sound for gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more. Its custom cardioid condenser capsule delivers crystal-clear audio quality that’s light-years ahead of your built-in computer microphone. The adjustable tripod lets you position the microphone in relation to the sound source. Plug ‘n play USB connection works with any software or computer.See all Condenser Microphones
Blue Microphones - Snowball Wired Cardioid and Omnidirectional Condenser USB Vocal Microphone
Model: 988-000069SKU: 9918056Top comment"Inexpensive USB desktop microphone...I use mine with Dragon NaturallySpeaking/Dragon Medical voice dictation program. I started out using a headset, and graduated to a handheld Philip SpeechMike microphone (which is much more expensive than this) but a desktop microphone is very convenient. ...Great mic!...The mic looks great!! Honestly this mic caught my eye while I was shopping."
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Capture studio-quality audio for gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more with the popular Snowball USB microphone. Snowball utilizes a unique two-capsule design that produces a crisp, clean and natural sound. Cardioid and omni pickup patterns (with an optional -10dB pad in cardioid mode) give you the versatility to capture all sorts of recording and streaming projects. Snowball’s adjustable metal stand lets you position the microphone in relation to the sound source, improving sound quality. Simple USB plug 'n play operation means you don’t need any extra gear –just plug in and start recording and streaming with amazing quality.Top comment"Inexpensive USB desktop microphone...I use mine with Dragon NaturallySpeaking/Dragon Medical voice dictation program. I started out using a headset, and graduated to a handheld Philip SpeechMike microphone (which is much more expensive than this) but a desktop microphone is very convenient. ...Great mic!...The mic looks great!! Honestly this mic caught my eye while I was shopping."
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Capture studio-quality audio for gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more with the popular Snowball USB microphone. Snowball utilizes a unique two-capsule design that produces a crisp, clean and natural sound. Cardioid and omni pickup patterns (with an optional -10dB pad in cardioid mode) give you the versatility to capture all sorts of recording and streaming projects. Snowball’s adjustable metal stand lets you position the microphone in relation to the sound source, improving sound quality. Simple USB plug 'n play operation means you don’t need any extra gear –just plug in and start recording and streaming with amazing quality.See all Condenser Microphones
Sony - Compact Stereo Lavalier Microphone
Model: ECMLV1SKU: 6457975Top comment"Sony Microphone...Love this microphone, works great. Its way better then the built in microphone. ...Mic 4 Dictation"
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The ECM-LV1 compact stereo lavalier microphone allows for high-quality sound pickup paired with a compact design, included windscreen for additional noise reduction and a 360-degree rotatable clip. Power is supplied from the mic connector.Top comment"Sony Microphone...Love this microphone, works great. Its way better then the built in microphone. ...Mic 4 Dictation"
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The ECM-LV1 compact stereo lavalier microphone allows for high-quality sound pickup paired with a compact design, included windscreen for additional noise reduction and a 360-degree rotatable clip. Power is supplied from the mic connector.See all Camera Microphones
Samson - Satellite iOS/USB Broadcast Microphone
Model: SASATHDSKU: 6361713Top comment"Perfect mic...We were having problems with my iPhone microphone during our podcasts. So, we bought this mic which helped tremendously!...First Impressions this mic reminds me of the days of Frank Sinatra swooning into this similar styled mic,attached to a mic stand. "
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Record audio using your smartphone with this Samson Satellite USB/iOS broadcast microphone. Two 16mm condenser capsules capture clear, accurate audio, and the three pickup patterns let you record detailed audio in a variety of situations. This Samson Satellite USB/iOS broadcast microphone offers easy portability and includes USB and Lightning cables for connecting to a range of devices.Top comment"Perfect mic...We were having problems with my iPhone microphone during our podcasts. So, we bought this mic which helped tremendously!...First Impressions this mic reminds me of the days of Frank Sinatra swooning into this similar styled mic,attached to a mic stand. "
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Record audio using your smartphone with this Samson Satellite USB/iOS broadcast microphone. Two 16mm condenser capsules capture clear, accurate audio, and the three pickup patterns let you record detailed audio in a variety of situations. This Samson Satellite USB/iOS broadcast microphone offers easy portability and includes USB and Lightning cables for connecting to a range of devices.See all Condenser Microphones
Blue Microphones - Snowball iCE Wired Cardioid USB Plug 'n Play Microphone
Model: 988-000070SKU: 3242031Top comment"Excellent microphone and cost...Perfect for my use (medical dictation) and picks up voices across the room with perfect clarity....I was having issues with dictation that disappeared after I purchased this microphone. "
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With Blue’s Snowball iCE you get high-quality sound for gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more. Its custom cardioid condenser capsule delivers crystal-clear audio quality that’s light-years ahead of your built-in computer microphone. The adjustable tripod lets you position the microphone in relation to the sound source. Plug ‘n play USB connection works with any software or computer.Top comment"Excellent microphone and cost...Perfect for my use (medical dictation) and picks up voices across the room with perfect clarity....I was having issues with dictation that disappeared after I purchased this microphone. "
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With Blue’s Snowball iCE you get high-quality sound for gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more. Its custom cardioid condenser capsule delivers crystal-clear audio quality that’s light-years ahead of your built-in computer microphone. The adjustable tripod lets you position the microphone in relation to the sound source. Plug ‘n play USB connection works with any software or computer.See all Condenser Microphones
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