Nuance PowerMic III: USB dictation microphone with track point and programmable buttons
The Nuance PowerMic III is a USB dictation microphone for speech recognition and dictation, including medical documentation. A track point with left and right mouse buttons controls the cursor directly on the microphone. According to Nuance, the buttons can be programmed for frequent tasks.
Equipment according to the manufacturer
- Unidirectional microphone with noise cancellation
- Ten buttons (including record, play/stop, rewind, fast forward, transcription, tab, two custom buttons) and track point with left and right mouse buttons
- USB connection for plug-and-play installation, no additional sound card required
- Antimicrobial surface
- Cable 90 cm (DP-0POWM3N3) or 2.7 m (DP-0POWM3N9)
Scope of delivery according to the manufacturer
- Nuance PowerMic III
- USB cable 90 cm or 2.7 m, depending on version
- Wall holster
We are happy to advise you on setup, software and suitable accessories.
Key benefits
- USB connectivity for plug-and-play installation, no sound card required
- Unidirectional noise-cancellation microphone
- Track-Point button with left and right mouse buttons to control the cursor
- Programmable buttons for frequent tasks
- Anti-bacterial surface
Areas of use
- Clinical documentation
- Police officers, lawyers, insurance adjusters, social service workers
- Professionals with high levels of dictation
Technical data
| Connection | USB 1.1 or higher (USB port must be able to deliver min 500mA) |
|---|---|
| Cable length | Choice of 90cm (DP-0POWM3N3) or 2,7m (DP-0POWM3N9) |
| Cable options (Dragon brief) | 3' or 9' straight USB cable, or a 3' coiled USB cable that extends to 9' |
| Operating system | Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (depending on data sheet edition; German data sheet 2023: Windows 10) |
| Operating system (Dragon Professional/Legal) | Windows 7, 8.1, 10 (32 and 64 bit); Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2012 |
| Supported environments | Citrix and VMware are supported (healthcare data sheet). Dragon brief 2019: local configuration only, Citrix not supported |
| Microphone | Unidirectional microphone with noise cancellation |
| Frequency response | Microphone 20 to 16,000 Hz; speaker 500 to 5,000 Hz |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | +70 dB |
| Power consumption | max 500mA, max 2.5VA (max playback volume); standby 115mA, recording 130mA, playback at max volume 400mA |
| Operating temperature | 5°C to 35°C |
| Storage temperature | -25°C to +70°C |
| Buttons | Record, Rewind, Stop/Play, Forward, Enter/Select, Transcribe, Tab Forward and Tab Backward, Custom Left and Custom Right, Track-Point with left and right mouse buttons |
| Surface | Anti-bacterial surface |
| CE marking | first affixed 2015 |
In the box
- Nuance PowerMic III
- USB cable 90cm (DP-0POWM3N3) or 2,7m (DP-0POWM3N9), depending on variant
- Holster
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Frequently asked questions
Which software does the PowerMic III work with?
Nuance lists Dragon Medical One, PowerScribe 360 Reporting, SpeechAnywhere Services and Dragon Professional and Dragon Legal (Group v14 and higher, Individual v15 and higher, v15 and v16, Anywhere).
Which cable lengths are available?
The PowerMic III is available with a 90cm USB cable (DP-0POWM3N3) or a 2,7m USB cable (DP-0POWM3N9).
Can the buttons be reassigned?
Yes. According to Nuance the buttons ship with default functions, and any PowerMic III button can be assigned to frequent tasks.
Does the PowerMic III need a sound card?
No. USB connectivity allows plug-and-play installation and eliminates the need for a sound card.
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