This bundle includes the following:
The Andrea Superbeam Array Microphone: Enabling "The Freedom
An effective, natural communication interface requires
One of the most significant barriers to speech recognition
Andrea’s PureAudio is a voice enhancement noise reduction
behaves as a directional antenna that “looks” (or actually
The end result: freeing a speaker from having to hold, or
We developed the attached white paper in order to document
In the attached white paper, we demonstrate the effectiveness
reverberant quality of the room, the clarity of the speaker,
measure of relative microphone performance.
Although we used speech recognition results as a measure of
What is the USB Superbeam®?
The USB Superbeam is a bundle comprised of the following:
Microphone Arrays - USB Superbeam Array FAQ
Do I need to install software for the USB Superbeam Array
Yes! You must install the Andrea USB Audio Software from the
We also recommend installation of AudioCommander® to aid set
The CD includes:
Note: AudioCommander is not required for proper operation of
Are your USB drivers Microsoft approved and digitally
Yes. Our USB drivers have successfully passed Microsoft WHQL
How does AudioCommander work with the USB Superbeam Array?
AudioCommander offers centralized control of multimedia
I installed the USB Superbeam and now my speakers do not
When you plugged in the USBD-2A it replaced your sound card
I installed the USB Superbeam and my speech recognition
You need to rerun your speech training since you changed
Where do I plug the Superbeam microphone into?
The Superbeam Array Microphone plugs into the microphone
Can I use a headset with the adapter instead of the
Yes, the USBD-2A adapter microphone input supports Andrea NC
(When used with ANC headsets the TRS1 Adapter must be used
Can the mic be placed anywhere else besides the monitor?
Our testing has shown the "above the monitor"
Other locations will work but may pick up additional noises.
Note: The Superbeam Array Microphone is designed for
How far away should the mic be placed?
For speech recognition software the microphone should be 12
How do I adjust microphone levels?
The easiest way is to install Andrea's AudioCommander
Alternatively, if you are familiar with Windows you can
Do I need to sit directly in front of the Array?
Yes, the Superbeam Array is a directional microphone, so it
What applications does the USB Superbeam Array work with?
The USB Superbeam Array Microphone works with any
When I use Net2Phone, people I talk to tell me they hear an
You are probably using your speakers. The sound from your
What PC's are compatible with the USB Superbeam Microphone?
Any PC's that have USB ports and Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98
Can I use the USB Supebeam with Windows 98 or 95?
No, Windows 98 and 95 do not have reliable support for USB
What is the difference between the USBD-2A adapter that is
The USBD-2A adapter has a stereo microphone input and a
The USB Adapter has a mono microphone input only. Output is
Can I use the USB Superbeam for recording music or musical
No. The Superbeam Microphone and Andrea noise reduction
Product Features
Stereo USB Microphone Audio (SUMA) adapter is designed to
SUMA stereo
Use with
Note:
Provides control of audio input technology, and features: