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Mobile Devices

“Toggle to Talk” is the default recording mode when using a mobile microphone. This option allows you to use the button within the app as well as select a key press or foot pedal which will begin your recording session. When finished recording, pressing the button again will end the recording session.

Toggle the microphone off when pausing between dictations to prevent typing noises, conversations, or long periods of silence from being recorded. This could insert undesired text or degrade one's voice profile over time.

Moving away and back to the microphone while dictating is not recommended. When turning your head, please remember to keep the microphone at a constant distance near your mouth.

It is recommended to stay at a constant distance from the microphone. It is optimal to hold or position the device 6-12 inches, however, it is more important to maintain a constant distance facing the microphone, even if that distance is closer than 6 inches.

If using a handheld mobile device such as an iPhone, it is optimal to hold the phone in the palm so that fingers are not in contact with the screen. Dictation should be directed towards the bottom of the device.

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If using a mobile tablet such as an iPad, it is optimal to prop the device on a stand so as not to block the microphone on the backside of the device. Dictation should be directed towards the top of the device.

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The M*Modal Mobile Microphone app also offers a “Hold to Ear” recording mode which allows the user to turn the microphone on when holding it to his or her ear. Taking the phone down from one’s ear will then turn the microphone off. If this mode will not be used, it is recommended to disable it within the app as the phone can be sensitive to movements and may turn the mic on and off without the user’s intention.

Like with any microphone, it is recommended to turn off the recording in between dictation, during long pauses, and when setting it down/moving onto the next task such as typing. Extraneous, non-dictation noises could be recorded and misinterpreted as text.