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The best microphones for OpenDentist

A good wireless microphone makes a big difference to transcription accuracy. Here are our picks at every price point.

Hollyland Lark A1

Hollyland Lark A1

~£40The great all-rounder

The great all-rounder. Affordable, reliable, and easy to live with – a brilliant place to start with OpenDentist and more than capable for day-to-day use.

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USB Charging Plug

USB Charging Plug

~£8Charges from a wall outlet

A mains plug for charging the microphones between patients, so they're always topped up and ready for your next appointment.

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USB-C to USB 3 Adapter

USB-C to USB 3 Adapter

~£5.50Connect to your PC

Lets the microphone receiver plug into your surgery PC. The receiver is USB-C, and this adapter connects it to a standard USB (USB-A) port so you can record straight into OpenDentist.

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Røde Wireless GO Gen 3

Røde Wireless GO Gen 3

~£149Best for long appointments

Great for longer appointments and anyone who wants an onboard audio backup – it records 32-bit float directly onto the device, so you always have a safety net. The trade-off is size: it's larger and bulkier to wear than the Lark.

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