How to Set Up Speech Recognition Software

There are a number of speech recognition software packages available for both Windows and Macintosh computers. Though each speech recognition software package is different and offers different features, they all work similarly. For the most part, they can be set up according to the same guidelines and using the same types of equipment. In fact, there are some universal (and basic) steps to take when setting up voice recognition software.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Headset or handheld microphone

1. Get a quality microphone, as it can mean the difference between one mistake per sentence and one mistake per paragraph. Though entering text is often faster with speech recognition software than by typing, correcting mistakes is often slower. A microphone of good audio quality gives the speech recognition software every opportunity to identify what you're saying.
2. Set up and configure the microphone. Making the volume too quiet can mean your microphone will be missing some parts of your speech. Making it too loud can mean the sound will become fuzzy and distorted, making speech impossible to comprehend.
3. Select the correct language. Though you may speak English, selecting the correct dialect or accent may be required, depending on the speech recognition software. There will often be a number of language selections from which to choose.
4. Train the software often. The more you train your speech recognition software, the more effective and accurate it will be. Without training, the software will make more mistakes and become less effective.
5. Explore the feature set of your voice recognition software. Use every feature of your software at least once to see what's there. Though you probably won't use many of the available features, you may find that some of them are extremely useful to you.
6. Speak clearly. If you're used to speaking quickly, you may have to slow down at first. As the speech recognition software is trained, you can begin to speak faster.

Tips & Warnings

• Headset and handheld microphones are the most useful in speech recognition. Array microphones are not suitable, as they pick up a large amount of background noise, making it harder for the speech recognition software to identify your words.
• Consider buying a noise-cancellation microphone. A noise cancellation microphone can increase the effectiveness of your program.

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