Goodbye PowerMic, hello SpeechMike

Best-in-class recording

A microphone designed for professionals

Microsoft has announced the Philips SpeechMike Premium Touch as the official successor to the Nuance PowerMic III. The Philips SpeechMike offers you the smoothest possible transition, while delivering superior performance and greater accuracy. This is an even better microphone experience for professionals who demand the best in clinical documentation and productivity.

Fully integrated and optimized for Dragon speech recognition software

The Philips SpeechMike microphone is fully compatible with many Nuance speech recognition solutions, including Dragon Medical One, Dragon Professional Anywhere and Dragon Legal Anywhere. The device also works with some versions of PowerScribe and other older software. This includes Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Dragon Medical Practice Edition and Winscribe.

Announced by Microsoft as the recommended successor to the Nuance PowerMic microphone, SpeechMike ensures a seamless transition. Popular Dragon functions come pre-configured in top ergonomic positions on the microphone to help users stay productive from the start.

Superior audio quality for maximum accuracy

With its studio-quality microphone, the Philips SpeechMike Premium Touch enables crystal-clear recordings with background noise reduction. Dragon Medical One, Dragon Legal and other dictation software ensure improved accuracy in speech recognition.

Ergonomic and hygienic design for maximum comfort

The ergonomic shape ensures fatigue-free use, making it perfect for long working hours regardless of your dictation station. Unlike the PowerMic III, the SpeechMike Premium Touch features an exchangeable cable with USB connectivity, enabling longer device lifespan, reduced environmental waste, and lower overall ownership costs. Prefer to work without cables? The wireless SpeechMike Premium Air is your perfect choice - wherever your workstation.

The SpeechMike Premium was built with hygiene in mind. With a special hygienic design and a wipe-down surface, this microphone ensures safe and hygienic operation — making the SpeechMike Premium ideal for medical and professional environments.

Customizable function keys for maximum efficiency

Enjoyed customizing PowerMic buttons for unique commands? With freely programmable microphone buttons, you can do just the same with SpeechMike. Customize your workflow and automate frequently used commands to improve efficiency in medical, legal and professional dictation environments.

Centralized administration and IT management

With central administration capabilities, organizations can efficiently handle device configuration, firmware updates, and inventory management — enabling seamless deployment and control of multiple units. The SpeechMike Premium can be integrated with additional IT solutions for seamless adoption in hospital infrastructure. This makes the SpeechMike Premium Touch an ideal solution for enterprise environments.

FAQ

How to transition from PowerMic to Philips SpeechMike

Why choose the Philips SpeechMike over the Nuance PowerMic III?

Philips SpeechMike delivers superior audio quality, seamless integration with Dragon Medical One and Dragon Legal/Professional Anywhere. Along with its ergonomic design, these make it an ideal choice for users transitioning from PowerMic III. Philips SpeechMike is the only microphone recommended by Microsoft for the Nuance PowerMic III and 4.

Is Philips SpeechMike compatible with Dragon speech recognition software?

Yes, Philips SpeechMike is fully optimized for use with various speech recognition software. This includes Dragon Medical One, Dragon Medical SpeechKit, Dragon Legal/Professional Anywhere and Dragon Legal/Professional 16. This ensures accurate dictation and efficient transcription workflows.

What is the difference in the button layout of Philips SpeechMike compared to PowerMic III?

The button layout of Philips SpeechMike microphone closely resembles that of PowerMic III. This allows for a smooth transition and almost no learning curve for users, keeping up productivity.

What are the key features of the Philips SpeechMike?

Philips SpeechMike offers enhanced audio fidelity and is designed for ergonomic control to ensure comfortable microphone use. Its programmable buttons for a custom workflow. Its programmable buttons for a custom workflow, as well as seamless support with Dragon Medical One and Dragon Legal/Professional Anywhere, enable accurate speech recognition and rapid documentation.

Is it possible to customize buttons on the Philips SpeechMike?

Yes, you can program the buttons on the Philips SpeechMike to meet your individual workflow requirements — just as you could with PowerMic III buttons. This aims to provide flexibility and efficiency for various use cases, as well as improve your dictation speed.

Is Philips SpeechMike user-friendly for former PowerMic III users?

With its familiar design and intuitive button layout, Philips SpeechMike facilitates an easy transition with close to zero training for users previously accustomed to PowerMic III. Additionally, users benefit from improved audio quality, leading to higher speech recognition accuracy and more efficient documentation.

Is Philips SpeechMike compatible with Nuance PowerScribe?

Philips SpeechMike Premium Touch 3700/3800 Series is compatible with most legacy Nuance software products that use a handheld microphone. The only exceptions are 4 versions of PowerScribe One (2022.1, 2022.2, 2023.1, 2023.1 SP2).