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If you are using a USB microphone, make sure it is plugged directly into your computer and not a USB hub.

Unplug the microphone and plug it in again.

If you don't have an alternative audio source listed, click the icon under the Dictation Sources panel to add one to your profile.

Select another microphone from the Dictation Sources panel and click Load.

If your microphone is missing, do one of the following: Missing microphones will be marked with a icon. You should see your selected profile on the left and your selected microphone on the right under Dictation Sources. If you're not sure what microphone is selected, click the icon in the menu bar and select Manage Profiles. Make sure your selected microphone is connected to your computer. See Microphone modes for more information.

If the button is blue ( ), the microphone is in sleep mode.

If the microphone button does not turn green, your microphone may not be properly connected. Click the button to turn the microphone on.

If the button is red ( ), your microphone is off.

The microphone button in the Status Window should appear green ( ). Make sure that your microphone is turned on.

If Dragon is unable to hear you speak, try these steps to solve the problem.

Be aware that older devices, such as analog devices with two 1/8 inch jacks, are likely to cause more audio problems than an internal or USB device.

The audio quality of the built-in Bluetooth receiver is too low.

To use a Bluetooth audio device, you must have a USB adapter (dongle).

USB devices must be plugged directly into your computer.

Nuance encourages users to dictate using the internal microphone where possible.

All iMac and MacBook computers have excellent built-in microphones.

If your microphone is not on this list, Nuance cannot guarantee that it will work with Dragon for Mac. Troubleshooting audio and recognition Supported DevicesĪ complete list of Nuance-supported devices is available at.

Dragon naturally speaking 14 stops dictating