NC181-VM  

Digital USB Premium Speech Recognition Noise Cancelling Headset Microphone

This was tested by Nuance, the makers of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and was awarded the highest rating possible for accuracy.

When sound quality is your top priority, Andrea Electronics’ headsets offer a quality noise-cancelling microphone with the highest voice recognition industry rating, delivering enhanced speech accuracy for VoIP and speech recognition applications.

Andrea headsets are designed so you can get the most out of your PC audio experience, providing inline volume and mute controls allowing for easy functionality at your fingertips, an adjustable headband and a flexible boom allowing perfect positioning to deliver the best voice transmission possible.

Main features

• High-fidelity monaural headset
• Includes Andrea’s noise-cancellation microphone technology
• Pro-flex wire microphone boom for accurate microphone placement
• 40mm speaker with CD quality deep bass sound and large comfortable ear cushion
• Stainless steel adjustable headband

NC7100-USB

Digital USB Premium Speech Recognition Noise Cancelling Headset Microphone

The NC7100 digital USB microphones have been tested by us and are found to be excellent for speech recognition.

Andrea’s NC-7100 USB headset incorporates proprietary noise canceling microphone technology to enable clear, digital audio input for speech recognition, chat, voice-enabled web browsing and online gaming on a USB-enabled PC.

Note: The NC7100 is digital USB input device. Playback (output) requires a passthrough cable (supplied with unit) from your soundcard.

Main features

• Features proprietary noise-canceling microphone technology to enable clear, digital audio input for speech recognition, chat, voice-enabled web browsing and online gaming on a USB-enabled computer
• Enjoy high-fidelity, digital quality sound input without the need for a sound card
• Frost plastic headset comes with a variety of cool coloured insert accessories

NC185-VM  

Digital USB Premium Speech Recognition Noise Cancelling Headset Microphone

This is the same unit as the NC181VM, but has quality stereo earpeieces for audio playback.

The NC185-VM was tested by Nuance, the makers of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and was awarded the highest rating possible for accuracy.

When sound quality is your top priority, Andrea Electronics’ headsets offer a quality noise-cancelling microphone with the highest voice recognition industry rating, delivering enhanced speech accuracy for VoIP and speech recognition applications.

Andrea headsets are designed so you can get the most out of your PC audio experience, providing inline volume and mute controls allowing for easy functionality at your fingertips, an adjustable headband and a flexible boom allowing perfect positioning to deliver the best voice transmission possible.

Main features

• High-fidelity stereo headset
• Includes Andrea’s noise-cancellation microphone technology
• Pro-flex wire microphone boom for accurate microphone placement
• 40mm speaker with CD quality deep bass sound and large comfortable ear cushion
• Stainless steel adjustable headband
• Extra-long 2.4m shielded cable

NC91

The top-selling value analogue headset in the US

Main features

If you do not have a quality noise-free soundcard on your PC, you’ll also need the Andrea SA Pod Adapter (below) to fully realise the excellent performance potential of this headset.

• Includes Andrea’s noise-cancellation microphone technology
• Pro-flex wire microphone boom for accurate microphone placement
• High quality earphone with large comfortable ear cushion
• Stainless steel adjustable headband
• Contemporary sleek styling

USB SA Pod Adaptor

Your headset, microphone or speakers will perform only as well as the companion sound card or integrated audio system.

Most laptops and PCs today have audio systems built in, but it’s often placed close to noisy components like the power supply or high-frequency processors. In addition, PCs may be used in noisy environments which can affect the performance of applications, such as those that use speech input.

This unit creates an external high-quality noise canceling soundcard that will dramatically improve the input quality of your microphone or headset.

It’s designed for Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10, specifically to improve accuracy, and is recommended for use with an Andrea NC91 headset.

Andrea’s PureAudio™ SA with patented noise reduction technology eliminates noise problems as it utilises high quality digital circuitry and has state-of-the-art noise reduction algorithm software. This format bypasses your computer’s sound system, providing increased intelligibility and performance of stereo microphone input and stereo speaker output for all of your digital audio applications including VoIP and speech recognition programs.

Buddy 6G

The Buddy 6G is a high-quality USB sound card, which replaces a desktop or laptop computer’s sound card for high performance speech sound input and output.

GN9350e

The dual-function Jabra GN9350e wireless headset provides high performance in both traditional and PC-based telephone environments. That means you can expand – or even change – your telephone system without having to purchase new headsets. The GN9350e provides all the benefits of hands-free mobility in a lightweight, ergonomic—and future-proof—design.

The GN9350e makes everything sound better. State-of-the-art Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology removes impurities from the incoming signal, enriches sound quality, and maintains a safe, consistent volume level. The GN9350e’s sleek boom arm with noise-canceling microphone and enhanced wind noise reduction means your voice is always transmitted clearly.

The GN9350e is also the first wireless headset for IP telephony that features wideband audio. Its impressive 6.8kHz audio bandwidth is more than twice that of conventional telephony! Not only does high-definition sound give you the feeling of a true “face-to-face” conversation, it also helps increase your productivity because you hear every detail the first time. With an enhanced design, improved materials and weighing less than 30g, the GN9350e is so comfortable you’ll forget you’re even wearing it.

Intuitive and easy to use, the Jabra GN9350e’s sophisticated LCD display lets you set call parameters, such as volume and audio output, to suit your individual preference. It expands your communications potential with a wireless range of up to 115m, conference call capability and, with an optional hot-swappable interchangeable battery, around-the-clock talk time.

If you wish to be able to remotely answer telephone calls with the GN9350e, you’ll need to add the GN1000 handset lifter to you order. This also allows you to disengage calls remotely. If you do not have the lifter then you will need to be at your telephone to engage and disengage the calls as per your normal phone’s operation.

Main features

• 1.9GHz frequency won’t interfere with WiFi networks
• DSP and IntelliTone™ for superb sound quality and greater hearing protection
• Fully compatible with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred and Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional
• Future-proof investment thanks to built-in USB interface for PC-based IP telephone
• LCD display for easy setup of personal sound preferences
• Digital encryption
• Noise-canceling microphone for reduced background noise
• Around-the-clock talk time with optional second battery
• Lightweight design and multiple wearing styles; neckband included
• Multi-unit conferencing capability

GN9330e

The Jabra GN9330e USB wireless headset gives you extra freedom of movement, enhanced sound quality and additional comfort for all your PC-based IP telephony conversations. High-definition, wideband IP audio ensures you hear – and are heard – with superb clarity.

Talking has never sounded this good. The GN9330e is the first wireless office headset to offer true wideband audio. Its astounding 6.8kHz frequency range is more than twice that of conventional telephony. Sound of this caliber gives you the feeling of a true “face-to-face” conversation, letting you get more done more easily because you hear every detail the first time.

Enhanced noise-cancelling microphone technology together with refined wind noise reduction ensures that the person you’re talking to always hears you clearly, no matter where you are in the office. The digital security encryption ensures that no-one else can listen in.

Headsets have never been more comfortable or so easy to setup and use. The GN9330e offers a choice of wearing styles with softer earpiece materials, and the headset connects quickly and effortlessly to your computer. The simple and intuitive controls make it easy to operate and with a weight of only 26g, you’ll forget you are even wearing it.

The range of up to 120m means you can take calls anywhere in your office environment. You can keep an optional second battery charged in the base and swap it over to give you around-the-clock talk time. In short, the GN9330e frees you from the limitations of your conventional telephone handset, providing hands-free convenience and freedom of movement, all-day comfort, and superb sound clarity.

Main features

• Revolutionary wideband sound quality for PC-based IP telephony
• Exceptional ease of setup and use
• Sleek and stylish, modern design
• Up to 120m of wireless freedom
• Up to six hours’ talk time

GN1000 Handset Lifter

Some GN Netcom and Jabra wireless headsets require the use of a handset lifter if you wish to engage and disengage the unit’s telephone capabilities remotely.

Without the lifter to engage and disengage a call, you will need to physically lift the handset off the telephone’s terminating button. The GN1000 is a mechanical arm that intergrates with the unit and physically raises the handset for you. This gives you more freedom as you can then engage and disengage calls from anywhere within the headsets receivable range. The GN1000 is compatible with most desk phones.

CS60

USB Wireless Headset

The stylish Plantronics CS60 DECT headset system gives hands-free wireless freedom for VoIP softphone applications.

Designed for business professionals, the headset can be converted into one of four headset styles: over-the-ear, two headband styles, or unique behind-the-neck design. The CS60 connects via a USB port and gives excellent sound quality.

The CS60 has a talk time of up to nine hours and with the unique IntelliStand™, you can take calls when you are away from your desk (requires compatible softphone) by sensing when the headset has been removed from the base and outing the call to the headset. This is the PC-based system for speech recognition and VoIP.

Main features

• USB-compatible for easy connectivity and quick set-up for softphones
• Totally wireless solution – no headset cables
• Compatible with most major softphone applications
• Fully convertible with choice or four wearing options
• 100m range – up to 50m in a typical office
• Up to nine hours talk time
• Fast battery recharge
• Answer/End call button
• Receive volume and mute control

BW900

The BW900 is the only business class office headset with intelligent sound quality, a 100m wireless range and mobile phone compatibility.

You can use the BW900 headset with your office desktop phone and mobile phones, as well as alternative telephone types such as smartphones, soft phones, etc. Needless to say, the BW900 is compatible with all your voice-enabled Bluetooth devices like PDAs and even VoIP-enabled computers or laptops. Whether in or out of the office, you will enjoy its versatility while on the move.

Main features

• Up to 100m range with simultaneous connection to mobile and desktop phones
• Adaptive Intelligence digital signal processing adjusts and remembers headset parameters for each user’s unique preferences
• ActiveGard hearing protection circuit suppresses potentially dangerous volume spikes on incoming calls
• Unique speaker guarantees pristine Sennheiser sound quality. Adjustable earpieces for a customised fit in three sizes
• Adapts for left- or right-side use
• Multi switch for simple, ergonomic control of mic mute, on/off, volume and more
• Infinite talk time with the use of a second, exchangeable battery. The user can switch the battery mid-call to extend the conversation
• Headset status LEDs provide essential information regarding your headset and connection
• Goose-neck boom can be rotated 180° for optimal comfort and positioning of microphone
• Superb Sennheiser noise cancelling microphone blocks out unwanted ambient noise
• Perfect for voice recognition! (includes required additional cables)

Parrot TalkPro Xpress  

The TalkPro Xpress incorporates a high performance noise-canceling microphone to achieve high speech recognition accuracy. It is lightweight, comfortable and has a long cord. It is an analogue microphone so you need to use a USB adapter/pod if you are unsure if your computer's soundcard is of sufficient quality.

Main features

• Superior quality noise-canceling microphone
• All-day wearing comfort
• Easy to use: simply plug ’n’ play
• Flexible microphone boom stays in position
• Left- or right-side microphone placement
• Adjustable headband for great fit
• 270° swivel earpiece and soft cupped ear cushion
• Durable components for long headset life
• Two-year unconditional warranty