
If your microphone is not shown as missing, check for problems with the microphone itself. For a Bluetooth microphone, go to System Preferences > Bluetooth and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on for your computer and that your microphone is connected.If you are using a USB microphone, make sure it is plugged directly into your computer and not a USB hub. Unplug the microphone and plug it in again.If you don't have an alternative audio source listed, click the icon under the Dictation Sources panel to add one to your profile. Select another microphone from the Dictation Sources panel and click Load.If your microphone is missing, do one of the following: Missing microphones will be marked with a icon. You should see your selected profile on the left and your selected microphone on the right under Dictation Sources. If you're not sure what microphone is selected, click the icon in the menu bar and select Manage Profiles. Make sure your selected microphone is connected to your computer. See Microphone modes for more information. If the button is blue ( ), the microphone is in sleep mode.

If the microphone button does not turn green, your microphone may not be properly connected. Click the button to turn the microphone on.

If Dragon is unable to hear you speak, try these steps to solve the problem.

