Headsets

“Hold to Talk” is the recommended setting for when using a headset microphone. This option allows you to press down a microphone button, key press, or foot pedal which will begin and sustain your recording session. When finished recording, release the button to end the recording session. “Toggle to Talk” is an alternate recording mode. This option allows you to select a microphone button, key press, or foot pedal which will begin your recording session. When finished recording, pressing the button again will end the recording session. This mode is less desirable because it is easily left on during pauses between dictations which allows for typing noises, conversations, or long periods of silence. This could insert undesired text or degrade one's voice profile over time.

Release the record button when pausing so as not to record typing, ambient noise, or conversations. If using Toggle to Talk mode, be sure to turn the microphone off when pausing.

Headsets should be worn on the head with the microphone positioned off to the side of the mouth.