[PLUG] Choosing a USB headset mounted microphone - was [Current state of Linux voice recognition]

[VY]

I have good experience with Jabra UC Voice 550.

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On Sat, Jul 8, 2017 at 9:48 AM, Richard Owlett <rowlett at cloud85.net> wrote:

> On 06/28/2017 08:52 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
> > [snip]
> > I'm already investigating good microphones with good A/D resolution
> > and preferably a high sample rate [I've ideas on pre-processing I
> > would like to experiment with].
>
> There are conflicts between what I want, what is available, and what
> current speech recognition software expects as input.
>
> My current specifications:
> 1. headset mounted for consistent microphone placement
>    [non-negotiable].
> 2. earphone(s) not required.
> 3. USB output - 16 bit resolution
>                  20 kHz high frequency response
>                  48 kHz sample rate
>    [That exceeds input specification of most voice recognition software.
>     I expect to filter and re-sample appropriately. Those specifications
>     also meet requirements of another project.]
> 4. available Linux software to save as a WAV format file.
>     I've found many products specifying Windows and Apple compatibility.
>     They have bundled software which I have no use for and there is no
>     indication if the microphone can be used with other software.
> 5. expected price ~$30 - $50
>
> I know such product are available. Finding a potential supplier who has
> a website that gives the information in a usable format.
>
> Suggestions?
> TIA
>
>
>
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