Goodbye PowerMic, hello SpeechMike

Best-in-class recording

Designed for professionals

Looking for the perfect alternative to the Nuance PowerMic III or PowerMic 4? Announced by Microsoft as the official successor to the Nuance PowerMic, the Philips SpeechMike Premium Touch offers more than just a smooth transition – it delivers superior performance, greater accuracy and an even better dictation experience for professionals who demand the best – especially for healthcare professionals.

Fully integrated and optimized for Dragon speech recognition

The Philips SpeechMike is fully integrated with the latest Nuance speech recognition solutions, including Dragon Medical One, and remains fully compatible with leading legacy software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Dragon Medical Practice Edition, Winscribe and PowerScribe.

Announced by Microsoft as the official successor to PowerMic, SpeechMike ensures a seamless transition. The most-used Dragon functions are pre-configured in top ergonomic positions, helping users maintain productivity from day one.

Superior audio quality for maximum accuracy

Integrated with a studio-quality decoupled microphone, the Philips SpeechMike Premium Touch ensures crystal-clear recordings with background noise reduction, improving speech recognition accuracy for Dragon Medical One, Dragon Legal and other dictation software.

Ergonomic and hygienic design for maximum comfort

The ergonomic shape ensures fatigue-free use, making it perfect for long hours of dictation. Unlike the PowerMic, the SpeechMike Premium Touch features an exchangeable cable, enabling longer device lifespan, reduced environmental waste, and lower overall ownership costs.

Additionally, the hygienic design and wipe-down surface ensure safe and hygienic operation, making the SpeechMike Premium Touch ideal for medical and professional environments.

Customizable function keys for maximum efficiency

With freely programmable buttons, you can customize your workflow and automate frequently used commands, improving 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. This makes the SpeechMike Premium Touch an ideal solution for enterprise environments.

FAQ

How to transition from PowerMic to Philips SpeechMike?

Why should I choose Philips SpeechMike over PowerMic?

Philips SpeechMike delivers superior audio quality, seamless integration with Dragon Medical One and Dragon Legal/Professional Anywhere, and an ergonomic design, making it an ideal choice for users transitioning from PowerMic. Philips SpeechMike is the only official successor announced by Microsoft for the Nuance PowerMic 3 and 4.

Is Philips SpeechMike compatible with Dragon speech recognition software?

Yes, Philips SpeechMike is fully optimized for use with Dragon Medical One, Dragon Medical SpeechKit, Dragon Legal/Professional Anywhere and Dragon Legal/Professional 16, ensuring efficient and accurate dictation and transcription workflows.

How does the button layout of Philips SpeechMike compare to PowerMic?

The button layout of Philips SpeechMike closely resembles that of PowerMic, allowing for a smooth transition and almost no learning curve for users.

What are the key benefits of using Philips SpeechMike?

Philips SpeechMike offers enhanced audio fidelity, an ergonomic design for comfortable use, programmable buttons for workflow customization, and seamless compatibility with Dragon Medical One and Dragon Legal/Professional Anywhere.

Can the buttons on Philips SpeechMike be customized?

Yes, Philips SpeechMike features programmable buttons that can be tailored to meet individual workflow requirements, providing flexibility and efficiency for various use cases.

Is Philips SpeechMike user-friendly for former PowerMic users?

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

Is Philips SpeechMike compatible with Nuance PowerScribe?

Nuance PowerScribe is not compatible with the Philips SpeechMike Premium Touch 3700/3800 Series. However, it is compatible with the Philips SpeechMike 3500 Series.