Tonor Podcasting Microphone
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Functionality: Average
Ergonomics: Excellent
Cost: $35
Ease of Use: Average
Impressions:
Handsfree option ideal for radiologists working in an quiet office or cubicle, cheaper than industry standard options but more prone to error.
Pros:
- Does not require user to hold a dictaphone and frees up a hand to use the keyboard.
- Reduces thumb strain induced by activating the Dictaphone. Microphone can be activated with a keyboard shortcut (F4 in PowerScribe).
Cons:
- Subjectively more dictation errors than a Nuance PowerMic in our testing.
- Must speak at a higher volume compared with a Nuance PowerMic.
Logitech H570e
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Functionality: Average
Ergonomics: Excellent
Cost: $48
Ease of Use: Average
Impressions:
An affordable option which is compatible with PowerScribe 360.
Pros:
- Does not require user to hold a dictaphone and frees up a hand to use the keyboard.
- Reduces thumb strain induced by activating the Dictaphone. Microphone can be activated with a keyboard shortcut (F4 in PowerScribe).
Cons:
- Subjectively more dictation errors than Nuance PowerMic in our testing.
- Less comfortable than more expensive options
Jabra Evolve2 65
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Functionality: Excellent
Ergonomics: Excellent
Cost: $170
Ease of Use: Excellent
Impressions:
A premium wireless headset that provides a high level of comfort and performance.
Pros:
- Wireless with Bluetooth dongle
- 37-hour battery life & rapid charge feature
- Comfortable
Cons:
- Expensive (initially $289, but recently discounted to $212 on Jabra.com)
- Occasional delays between dictation and text output in PowerScribe 360.
Nuance PowerMic III
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Functionality: Excellent
Ergonomics: Poor
Cost: $34999
Ease of Use: Average
Impressions:
The Nuance PowerMic is an industry standard and boasts reliable performance. A familiar form factor and certified compatibility makes it an easy choice, despite the above-average cost.
Pros:
- Reliable, certified compatible with Nuance PowerScribe.
Cons:
- Requires repetitive use of the thumb to activate dictation.
- Expensive, retails for $300-400.