Headset Microphone Set-Up Guide for Mac OSX for NativeAccent 4, Carnegie ESL, and Carnegie ESP
Before launching your Carnegie Speech software, you need to set the microphone volume. First, plug in the USB headset and wait for the driver to automatically load (about 10 seconds) Click on the Launchpad icon Find and click the System Preferences icon Find and click the Sound Icon You can control the volume o…
Headset Microphone Set-Up Guide for Windows 7, 8, and 10 for NativeAccent 4, Carnegie ESL and Carnegie ESP
A headset or earbuds are strongly recommended to receive the most accurate feedback with Carnegie Speech software. Before launching your Carnegie Speech software, set the headset microphone volume in Windows First, plug in the USB headset and wait for the driver to automatically load (about 10 seconds) In the …
What if my microphone is “muted”?
This happens most often on a computer. Occasionally upon startup, you may see a window that says your microphone is muted or that is is not connected. The most common error errors are as follows: * The microphone recording volume in the computer's sound settings is set too low. Raise the recording volume to 75%.…
Microphone not working with Safari browser
If you are using the Safari browser on an Apple product and see the following message displayed, you will need to enable the microphone in the browser settings. To enable the microphone, you need to pull down the Safari menu and click on "Settings for this website..." In the resulting dialog box in the cent…
What headset is recommended for use with NativeAccent?
Computers with MS Windows or osMAC operating systems Carnegie Speech recommends a USB headset with the flexible boom and a noise-canceling microphone . This is especially important in a language lab setting or any noisy environment (dorm room, LRC, etc). The built-in microphone in your computer will not work prop…
Why didn’t the Carnegie Speech software recognize what I said?
In some cases, the recording quality may not be adequate for analysis by the software not recognizing what you said. The recording quality may be poor due to: * Using the built-in microphone in a laptop instead of a headset microphone * The sound settings have two or more microphones activated * Using a headse…
The Student Roadmap: 01 - On-boarding
* You will receive a temporary username and password from your instructor or lab supervisor. * There are three essential steps in the onboarding process: Set up computer sound settings for a headset microphone or earbuds - the built-in microphone is not recommended for best results (<5 minutes) Microph…
The Student Roadmap: 00 - Getting Started
The Curriculum: Carnegie Speech programs assess your spoken English skills, and the Intelligent Tutor program selects topics and exercises to help you rapidly improve your spoken English skills. There are two paths through the curriculum. Carnegie BASICS is designed for students studying the basic sounds of Engl…
Purchasing a NativeAccent license through the Carnegie Speech online store
Overview: Carnegie Speech offers the purchase of Annual Single-user NativeAccent licenses using a credit card or paypal on our e-commerce website. Students in school that are participating in the Carnegie Speech School Partnership Program are eligible to purchase a student academic license. The instructor provides…
What are some tips for ensuring successful use of Carnegie Speech software?
* If you are connecting from a computer, check the setup guides. * Always use earbuds or a headset microphone! Using the built-in microphone in you device will not produce an optimal recording, and it will be more difficult for you to achieve passing scores. * Keep your hands from the microphone boom. Touch…
