Dragon Speak for Mac

[ladyhrvy]

Reviews do not sound too encouraging on this software so can someone offer an unbiased opinion on it? Need it but don't wanna waste money. Thanks!!

Marie

[Jedi]

You already have it ~~

Nuance software along with Apples servers provides the "talk as it [Mac OS-X.8... ] types".

Programs such as Textedit and Calculator are a couple that take advantage of that.

If you have a MacBook , then just goto "speech" settings in the preference pane
and click on the microphone.

Got MBP / Retina ! , then you are in really good shape , as they have built in dual array mic`s.

If you have a desk top or other type , you might just need to add a microphone.

Take care , I hope this helps !

Gary 

[cdte92]

I've just graded to dictate 3 on my 2010 MBA. Although I've tried previous versions on both the mac and windows they have always frustrated me with their randomness ie. sometimes they are perfect and at other times they come up with a stream of random words. The latest version seems much better and, with a few hours training, it is already coping better with my Scottish accent than all the previous versions

The one thing that makes a huge difference is the mic you use. I had the Bluetooth one that came with a previous version and it was hopeless. I'm now using a USB mic and it makes a huge difference so you may need to budget for a mic on top of the cost of the software

Hope this helps!

[ladyhrvy]

Thanks

Originally Posted by cdte92

I've just graded to dictate 3 on my 2010 MBA. Although I've tried previous versions on both the mac and windows they have always frustrated me with their randomness ie. sometimes they are perfect and at other times they come up with a stream of random words. The latest version seems much better and, with a few hours training, it is already coping better with my Scottish accent than all the previous versions

The one thing that makes a huge difference is the mic you use. I had the Bluetooth one that came with a previous version and it was hopeless. I'm now using a USB mic and it makes a huge difference so you may need to budget for a mic on top of the cost of the software

Hope this helps!

Thanks so much! I have the USB mike already and since you like it betteer I may change my mind about it. Hope some more will offer an opinion, too.

[Mikoll]

Hello,

I use Dragon Dictate as I work with Final Cut Pro - switching back and forth between the apps. Is there any way to disable voice commands for FCP? If I start to speak into the mic (by mistake) while still in FCP, I end up making many unwanted changes to my timeline.