The Philips SMP3700 SpeechMike Premium Touch is a precision microphone with a new touch sensor for integrated mouse function, ensuring easier navigation.
Recommended for use with Dragon Naturally Speaking software.
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Intuitive Touch Sensor
The touch sensor enables easy control and navigation within applications while recording, without having to switch between the mouse and microphone. It is durable, easy to use and configure, perfectly positioned on the device, yet unobtrusive. Pay attention to the touch sensor speed setting function – there’s a wide range available which will suit most preferences. Keep in mind that it is very easy to go back into the Configuration Wizard to adjust the settings.
Integrated pop filter
Fleece is inserted above and below the microphone capsule to filter out sound distortions such as pop and hiss noise.
Large speaker area
The extra-large speaker at the base of the device enables clear and crisp quality playback.
Polished antimicrobial housing
The housing and buttons are made of antimicrobial synthetics that work against a wide range of different microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or algae. The polished metal surface reduces touch noises and fingerprints.
Freely configurable keys
The configurable keys are especially useful for programming speech recognition commands, and can be personalised to any user and application.
Highly compatible
It’s easy to upgrade from a previous version of SpeechMike, without installing additional software.
Mac and PC compatible
The SpeechMike Premium Touch is compatible with most Mac and Windows operating system, as well as virtual environments such as Citrix VM Ware and Hyper V.
Configurability
The SpeechMike Premium Touch can be easily configured using either the Speech Control, the convenient Philips hardware management tool, or Speech Exec Pro Dictation software. If you are using the SMP3700 SpeechMike Premium Touch with Philips Speech Exec Professional Dictation software, the process for configuring the SpeechMike is straightforward. Simply plug the SpeechMike, via a USB connection, into your computer, open up Speech Exec Pro Dictation software, and run the SpeechMike Configuration Wizard
What is the new conversation mode?
Conversation mode is part of the position control settings and adjusts the microphone depending on how the device is used:
· When the Philips SpeechMike Premium is placed on a desk, it switches to conversation mode
· When the device is picked up, it switches back to dictation mode
Key benefits
· Supports both dictation and ambient recording use cases with one device
· Enables a smooth transition towards Ambient Voice Technology without changing the user's way of working
· Reduces training and change management effort due to familiar usage
· Increases flexibility by covering multiple recording scenarios without reconfiguration
· Protects existing hardware investment and lowers total cost of ownership
How to configure
Conversation mode is enabled by default and can be configured in the following ways:
· Device hotkey: on the device by pressing F2 + F4 simultaneously for 5 seconds
· Via Philips SpeechControl Software 4.9
· Using Philips Remote Device Management Software (PRDM)
When using the device hotkey, repeatedly pressing and holding F2 + F4 for 5 seconds cycles through the available position control settings. The Record LED on the SpeechMike Premium indicates the currently selected mode:
· Conversation mode enabled → LED lights up amber for 1 second
· Microphone mute mode enabled (conversation mode is disabled) → LED lights up red for 1 second
· Position control disabled (conversation mode is disabled) → LED lights up green for 1 second
Firmware update
To use this feature, the device must be updated to the required firmware version (3.87 for Philips SpeechMike Premium Touch Automatic firmware upgrades can be performed via:
· Philips SpeechControl Software (Download here)
· Philips Remote Device Management Software (PRDM)
Compatibility
This feature is available for the following devices manufactured after June 2021:
· Philips SpeechMike Premium LFH3500 Series with serial number ≥ 594585x
· Philips SpeechMike Premium Touch SPM3700/3800 Series with serial number ≥ 149890x
· Philips SpeechMike Premium Air SMP4000 Series with serial number ≥ 5000
