Dragon Dictation Headset Setup

This article is all about setting up your headset with Dragon Naturally Speaking – a dictation program you can install on your computer to turn your speech into text.

Setting Up Your Headset with Your Computer

Before we adjust settings in Dragon, let's make sure our headset is set up correctly.

• For Windows 10 and Mac computers, follow the instructions here
• For Windows 11 computers, follow the instructions here

If the headset is not giving you great sound, try checking the Levels:

1. In the Playback tab, right-click the headset. Go to Properties
2. In the new pop-up window that opens up, go to the Levels tab
3. Make sure the headphone and microphone sound are both slid to 100%
4. If you are still having trouble, repeat this from the Recording tab. Make sure Microphone volume is at 100%
5. If issues persist, make sure the mic is close enough to your mouth, either by rotating the boom or bending the mic closer (If using a Leitner headset)

Dragon Settings

After establishing that the headset works fine (standard hardware test/sound recorder stuff) try the following steps:

• Open Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
• Go to "NaturallySpeaking > Advanced > Manage Users."
• Click on "New".
• Enter a name for the user (e.g., John USB).
• From the Dictation Source drop-down menu, select "USB Microphone".
• Click on "Next".
• Follow the instructions in the Audio Setup Wizard to train the user profile.

Here is a cheat sheet for common Dragon dictation commands!

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