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Troubleshooting and Common Questions
The push button doesn’t seem to affect microphone operation. I can’t mute the microphone.
What’s wrong? This is a common scenario when the sliding switch on the bottom of the base
of the microphone (underneath the base) has accidentally been moved to the “Always On”
position. The solution is simply to slide the switch to one of the other positions based on your
preference. See section above on “Operating Instructions” for more information.
I’m using the TableMike with a Mac and it doesn’t seem to be working well: This happens
occasionally and is usually because the user did not realize that special steps are needed to set
up the TableMike for use with a Mac. Please read the section above on “Mac Set-up”.
I recently switched from my usual microphone to the TableMike. Although it works, it
doesn’t seem to be giving me the accuracy I expected. What’s wrong? This is a fairly common
scenario when switching mics and underscore the need to properly integrate your new
microphone with your software. If using the TableMike with Dragon, we recommend that you
add the microphone as a new “source” to your existing profile. Eventually, you should consider
performing additional extended training for maximum accuracy. This process is detailed earlier
in the guide.
Is it necessary to use a foam windscreen with the TableMike? This is entirely optional. If using
the TableMike in the normal (close) range, the windscreen has the potential to prevent
“popping sounds” which result from air-flow from your breathing as you talk. It also provides a
method of keeping moisture and aerosolized particles in your breath from interacting with the
microphone element. When used in the green or distant mode, all of these benefits are
probably much reduced, so we consider use of the windscreen to be more optional when using
the TableMike in the distant mode.
I don’t need such a long USB cord. Are there other options? Yes you can purchase a shorter
(or longer) USB cord. We carry several on our site. These can also be obtained from electronic
components resellers such as www. monoprice.com. Our products can be seen at:
http://store.speechrecsolutions.com/usb-a-b-6ft-extension-cord-p153.aspx
http://store.speechrecsolutions.com/usb-a-b-15ft-extension-cable-p152.aspx
When listening to playback of my voice it sounds very “tinny”. Why is this? When used in the
green or “distant” mode, the TableMike uses advanced digital signal processing and this alters
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