Any mic you have? It's enough.
You don't need to buy anything. DanDin is built to understand natural speech from any mic, and this little guide helps you choose, if you want.
Just three options
Three kinds of mic. Pick the one that fits your day.
Your laptop's built-in mic
The mic already in your device is great for dictation. It's built to pick up someone sitting in front of the screen, which is exactly where you are when you dictate. Most people never need anything else.
Choose it if: you write while sitting at your device most of the time.
AirPods and earbuds
The earbud sits close to your mouth, so your voice comes through clearly even if you pace the room or move between meetings. Rest your eyes off the screen, and dictate while you walk.
Choose them if: you like to walk while you talk, or move around a lot during your day.
A USB mic
If you record podcasts or videos, a USB mic gives your recordings a cleaner, warmer sound. But for dictation alone? It doesn't change the result much. DanDin writes it right either way.
Choose it if: you already record content and want one mic for everything.
An honest tip
A quiet room beats an expensive mic.
Cut the noise around you
Close the window, and step away from the AC a little. A quiet room raises accuracy more than any mic you can buy.
Talk in your normal voice
Don't raise your voice, and don't talk like a news anchor. Talk naturally and comfortably, DanDin is built for that.
The mic you already have? It's ready.
Download DanDin and try it with your voice now. Free to start, no card.