Probably a stupid question - how do I enable voice recognition?

[g-unit1111]

I got a language-learning program for Christmas and it has voice recognition software on it, but how do I enable this in Windows? I'm pretty sure that all you need is a USB microphone and that's it - is there anything else I need?

 

[Brett928S2]

Hi

Auto play the disc, it should set it all up...and tell you if you need anything more...

All the best Brett

 

[COLGeek]

You install the app and connect a mic. Part of the initial config of the program will be the program "learning" how you speak. Just set up something similar for my wife. Pretty straight-forward. Have fun!

 

[g-unit1111]

You install the app and connect a mic. Part of the initial config of the program will be the program "learning" how you speak. Just set up something similar for my wife. Pretty straight-forward. Have fun!

OK that's what I thought. Can you use any microphone or do you need a USB one? The laptop I'm going to be using it on I think has a connector for a mic but I think I might want to go USB just to be on the safe side.

 

[COLGeek]

Pretty much any mic that Windows will recognize will work (wired or wireless). Be sure to set the default input device in Control Panel/Sound. Also, while you are teaching the app to understand how you speak, use a wired mic. You can change to wireless later. Understand?