Whippet Notes needs to listen to your consultation or dictation, so a good microphone is essential for generating comprehensive notes. The key to achieving accurate consult notes is having a microphone that picks up every part of the conversation clearly.
What microphone is best?
We recommend using an omni-directional, long-distance microphone that will be able to pick up sound from across the consult room, we have heard some good feedback from the TONOR Conference Microphone ($60) - available here for purchase.
How to connect a microphone
Connect your microphone to your device.
Open your browser and visit app.whippetnotes.com.
Start recording and when prompted, allow your browser to use your microphone.
If audio is being picked up, you will see a green audio identifier.
Enabling microphone access
On Windows:
Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone.
Ensure microphone access is enabled for specific apps or system-wide.
Confirm that your browser has access.
On macOS:
Navigate to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy tab.
Select Microphone and grant access to the browser you’re using with Whippet Notes.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome:
Go to your browser settings.
Click Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Microphone.
Ensure Whippet Notes is set to "Allow".
Refresh the page after adjusting permissions.
Microsoft Edge (Windows 10+):
Select Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone.
Ensure Microphone access is turned on.
Refresh your browser page after changing permissions.
Firefox:
Click the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top-right corner of your Firefox browser.
Select Settings or Preferences > Privacy & Security.
Scroll down to Permissions and find Microphone.
Click Settings next to Microphone and allow access for Whippet Notes.
Refresh the page or restart Firefox to apply changes.
Fixing microphone issues
If you’re experiencing issues with your microphone, here are a few quick fixes:
Check the connection: Make sure your microphone is securely plugged in.
Test your microphone: Use an online microphone test tool to ensure it’s working properly. Just search "Microphone Test" on Google Chrome.
Restart your computer: A simple restart might resolve the issue.
Check your system's microphone settings:
On macOS: Go to System Preferences > Sound > Input and select your microphone to ensure it’s turned on.