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This USB adapter is the latest in evolution of USB technologies for speech recognition microphones.  This is the first full duplex (microphone as well as speaker) that works with Windows 98, 98SE, Windows 2000 and Windows ME, however it is highly recommended that Windows 98 users should upgrade to Windows 98 SE. No additional software is required as Buddy USB FD works with drivers already present in Windows software.

Ideal replacement sound card for laptop computers.  Now you don't have to buy a new laptop for speech recognition.

In our test, this USB adapter scored accuracy as good or better than Buddy USB using Phillips chipset, without some of the difficulty associate with Phillips chipset.  Some user with softer voice were not able to use Phillips chipset because of its lower signal to noise ratio. 

You can plug your existing microphone into this universal adapter and enjoy the benefits of USB technology.  Works with virtually any PC sound card compatible microphone in the market.

USB is plug and play technology.  Just plug it into your desktop or laptop computer and microphone is alive.  All the software required for this USB Adapter is included with Windows 98.  It provides faster input to the sound card, which could give new life to old notebook computers where you cannot change the sound card.

Buddy USB FD comes with 30 day no questions asked money back guarantee and one year parts and labor warranty from InSync Software inc.

New lower price

Same as Buddy USB FD, except with shorter cable.

This USB adapter is the latest in evolution of USB technologies for speech recognition microphones.  This is the first full duplex (microphone as well speaker) that works with Windows 98, 98SE, Windows 2000 and Windows ME, however it is highly recommended that Windows 98 users should upgrade to Windows 98 SE. No additional software is required as Buddy USB FD works with drivers already present in Windows software.

Ideal replacement sound card for laptop computers.  Now you don't have to buy a new laptop for speech recognition.

In our test, this USB adapter scored accuracy as good or better than Buddy USB using Phillips chipset, without some of the difficulty associate with Phillips chipset.  Some user with softer voice were not able to use Phillips chipset because of its lower signal to noise ratio. 

You can plug your existing microphone into this universal adapter and enjoy the benefits of USB technology.  Works with virtually any PC sound card compatible microphone in the market.

USB is plug and play technology.  Just plug it into your desktop or laptop computer and microphone is alive.  All the software required for this USB Adapter is included with Windows 98.  It provides faster input to the sound card, which could give new life to old notebook computers where you cannot change the sound card.

Buddy USB2 FD comes with 30 day no questions asked money back guarantee and one year parts and labor warranty from InSync Software inc.

Simplex means that it has it is used for microphone input but does not provide its own circuit for speaker connection.  It comes with a cable to connect the speaker signal to a sound card, or you can simply ignore the speaker connection on this device and plug the speaker directly into the sound card.  The advantage of a simplex adapter is lower price and that you can use high end sound cards (e.g. Sound Blaster Platinum) for amplified signal to the speakers.

Ideal replacement sound card for laptop computers.  Now you don't have to buy a new laptop for speech recognition.

You can plug your existing microphone into this universal adapter and enjoy the benefits of USB technology.  Works with virtually any PC sound card compatible microphone in the market.

USB is plug and play technology.  Just plug it into your desktop or laptop computer and microphone is alive.  All the software required for this USB Adapter is included with Windows 98.  It provides faster input to the sound card, which could give new life to old notebook computers where you cannot change the sound card.

It works with Window 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000 and Windows ME. 

Andrea USB Sx comes with 30 day no questions asked money back guarantee and one year parts and labor warranty from InSync Software inc or from Andrea Electronics.

New lower price

This full duplex microphone adapter (with microphone as well as speaker connection) uses Phillips chipset.  It comes with its own drivers and does not use standard drivers in Windows operating systems.  Works with Windows 98 and Windows 98SE.  Windows 98 SE is recommended.

Currently it does not have properly functional drivers for Windows 2000 and Windows ME.

Ideal replacement sound card for laptop computers.  Now you don't have to buy a new laptop for speech recognition.

This USB adapter uses new Telex Phillips chipset for extremely low noise (~4 db on Dragon ASW) compared to 16 dB or more for Intel chipset based USB pod.  All USB microphones made by Telex since Jan., 2000 use the Philips chipset.

You can plug your existing microphone into this universal adapter and enjoy the benefits of USB technology.  Works with virtually any PC sound card compatible microphone in the market.

USB is plug and play technology.  Just plug it into your desktop or laptop computer and microphone is alive.  All the software required for this USB Adapter is included with Windows 98.  It provides faster input to the sound card, which could give new life to old notebook computers where you cannot change the sound card.

Telex P-500 comes with 30 day no questions asked money back guarantee and one year parts and labor warranty from InSync Software inc or from Telex.

Handheld USB microphone with Speaker 
and mute switch

This full duplex handheld microphone uses Buddy USB FD USB adapter, which is the latest in evolution of USB technologies for speech recognition.  This is the first full duplex (microphone as well speaker) that works with Windows 98, 98SE, Windows 2000 and Windows ME, however it is highly recommended that Windows 98 users should upgrade to Windows 98 SE. No additional software is required as Buddy Handy FD works with drivers already present in Windows software.

Ideal replacement sound card for laptop computers.  Now you don't have to buy a new laptop for speech recognition.

It is highly accurate, since it uses Andrea's patented Active Noise Canceling microphone.

"Buddy Handy microphone is so accurate that I do not miss the programmable buttons on Phillips Speech Mic, which I used to correct dictation errors." said Dr. Levine to FastPlates seminar attendees in Indianapolis on August 23, 2000.  Dr. Levine is president of LSW Software, maker of FastPlates software for medical charting.

USB is plug and play technology.  Just plug it into your desktop or laptop computer and microphone is alive.  All the software required for this microphone is included with Windows.  It provides faster input to the sound card, which could give new life to old notebook computers where you cannot change the sound card.

Works with Window 98 SE, Windows 2000 & Windows ME.

Buddy Handy FD comes with 30 day no questions asked money back guarantee and one year parts and labor warranty from InSync Software inc.

Buddy Handy Simplex handheld microphone
with Mute switch

Similar to Buddy Handy FD, except this handheld microphone does not have a built in speaker.

Ideal replacement sound card for laptop computers.  Now you don't have to buy a new laptop for speech recognition.

It is highly accurate, since it uses Andrea's patented Active Noise Canceling microphone.

"Buddy Handy microphone is so accurate that I do not miss the programmable buttons on Phillips Speech Mic, which I used to correct dictation errors." said Dr. Levine to FastPlates seminar attendees in Indianapolis on August 23, 2000.  Dr. Levine is president of LSW Software, maker of FastPlates software for medical charting.

USB is plug and play technology.  Just plug it into your desktop or laptop computer and microphone is alive.  All the software required for this microphone is included with Windows.  It provides faster input to the sound card, which could give new life to old notebook computers where you cannot change the sound card.

Works with Window 98 SE, Windows 2000 & Windows ME.

Buddy Handy FD comes with 30 day no questions asked money back guarantee and one year parts and labor warranty from InSync Software inc.

Works with Windows 98 Second Edition, 2000 or ME.

You have 6 to choose from:
Buddy USB600 based on ANC-600 mono microphone.
Buddy USB650 based on ANC-650 stereo microphone
Buddy USB700 based on ANC-700 mono microphone
Buddy USB750 based on ANC-750 stereo microphone
Buddy USB3185 based on Emkay 3185 mono microphone
Buddy USB10-3 based on VXI 10-3 mono microphone

If you own a laptop computer or have an average sound card, Buddy USB600 is the answer for sound input to the computer.   Buddy USB600 has a built in sound chip set and is a snap to install and remove. 

Here are some of the advantages of Buddy USB600

• Improved accuracy of dictation.  Initial testing by our clients show that there are fewer small word errors.
• More real time speed of dictation.  This microphone gives new life to older computers.  If you use marginal systems for Dragon NaturallySpeaking, i.e. system slower than 350 MHz Pentium II, you will see a noticeable improvement in dictation speed.
• More portable.  Two hardware components that are critical to your personal speech files are microphone and sound card.  When you take your Buddy USB600 to another computer along with your speech files you do not have to retrain.   For example if you have a desktop and a laptop computer now you can seamlessly transfer your speech files between computers.

BUDDY USB600 IS CERTIFIED BY DRAGON SYSTEMS. 

See Microphone Tuning procedure to see how you can get the most out of this microphone.

Buddy USB600 includes a speaker for playback.  The speaker connects to your existing sound card.  The sound card is required with Buddy USB microphones, since USB sound chipset is for sound input only and DNS requires that you have both sound input/output capabilities.   For sound output to speaker, you can use any average sound card, including built in sound chips.

Buddy USB600 (like our other products) comes with 30 day no questions asked money back guarantee and one year parts and labor warranty from InSync Software Inc.

Discontinued (superceded by Buddy USB FD & Sx)

You can plug your existing microphone into this universal adapter and enjoy the benefits of USB technology.  Works with virtually any PC sound card compatible microphone in the market.

USB is plug and play technology.  Just plug it into your desktop or laptop computer and microphone is alive.  All the software required for this USB Adapter is included with Windows 98.  It provides faster input to the sound card, which could give new life to old notebook computers where you cannot change the sound card.

It works with Window 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000. 

Buddy USB comes with 30 day no questions asked money back guarantee and one year parts and labor warranty from InSync Software inc.

Discontinued (superceded by Buddy USB2 FD)

You can plug your existing microphone into this universal adapter and enjoy the benefits of USB technology.  Works with virtually any PC sound card compatible microphone in the market.  6" short cord is ideal for laptop computers.  

USB is plug and play technology.  Just plug it into your desktop or laptop computer and microphone is alive.  All the software required for this microphone is included with Windows.  It provides faster input to the sound card, which could give new life to old notebook computers where you cannot change the sound card.

It works with Window 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000.  

Buddy USB comes with 30 day no questions asked money back guarantee and one year parts and labor warranty from InSync Software inc.