Professional Dictation Microphone
Push Button — USB
Dragon + Nuance Compatible
Studio-quality dictation from Philips — decoupled free-floating microphone, motion sensor auto-mute, touch navigation, antimicrobial housing, and seamless integration with Dragon and leading speech recognition software.
The Philips SpeechMike Premium Touch SMP3700 is the benchmark professional dictation microphone for healthcare, legal, and enterprise users who demand the highest possible speech recognition accuracy. Its free-floating decoupled microphone capsule — a technique borrowed from studio recording — is physically isolated from the device housing, eliminating virtually all background, touch, click, and structure-borne noise from recordings. The result is cleaner audio input and more accurate output from any speech recognition engine, including Dragon by Nuance, SpeechExec, and leading hospital information systems.
The SMP3700 uses push-button operation — the preferred control mode for users who want tactile confirmation of each function. The SMP3710 model uses a slide-switch instead — also available at ITFactory.ca. Available at ITFactory.ca — Canada's trusted source for Philips dictation and speech recognition solutions.
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Why Decoupled Microphone Design Matters for Speech Recognition
In a standard USB microphone, the capsule is mounted directly to the device housing — meaning every time you press a button, set the device down, or touch the housing, that vibration is transmitted directly to the microphone and recorded as noise. This degrades audio quality and reduces speech recognition accuracy.
The SMP3700's microphone capsule is physically isolated from the housing using a free-floating decoupled mount — borrowed from professional studio microphone design. Button presses, handling noise, clicks, and surface vibrations are absorbed by the isolation mount before they reach the capsule. The audio that reaches your speech recognition software is pure voice — which is why the SMP3700 consistently delivers higher recognition accuracy than standard USB microphones.
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Key Features
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Decoupled Free-Floating Microphone Capsule
The microphone is physically isolated from the device housing — no button clicks, handling noise, or structure-borne vibration reaches the capsule. Every recording contains pure voice audio, maximizing speech recognition accuracy regardless of how the device is handled.
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Hexagonal Metal Grille — 3x More Sound
The specially designed metal grille with hexagonal openings allows three times more sound to reach the microphone capsule than the predecessor model — increasing recording clarity and ensuring the capsule captures every nuance of speech even at lower volumes or greater distances.
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Integrated Pop Filter
A fleece pop filter inserted above and below the microphone capsule screens out plosive sounds — the pops and hisses generated by hard consonants and close-microphone dictation. Clear recordings even when speaking directly into the device from close range.
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Motion Sensor Auto-Mute
An integrated motion sensor detects when the SpeechMike is set down on a desk and automatically mutes the microphone — preventing accidental recording of ambient office noise during pauses. Picking the device back up unmutes it instantly. The first stationary dictation device with hand-motion control.
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Touch Sensor Navigation
A touch sensor panel replaces the traditional trackball for cursor control and application navigation. Unlike a trackball, there are no mechanical parts to accumulate dust, no need for disassembly for cleaning, and no risk of parts getting stuck — maintaining reliable operation over years of heavy daily use.
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Push-Button Operation (SMP3700)
Four programmable push buttons and a trigger button provide tactile, confirmable control of dictation functions — record, stop, play, rewind, and custom application commands. Push-button operation is preferred by users who want physical confirmation of each action without looking at the device.
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Dragon and Speech Recognition Optimized
Seamlessly integrated with Dragon by Nuance, Philips SpeechExec, and leading healthcare and legal speech recognition platforms including hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS), and picture archiving systems (PACS). Delivers higher accuracy rates than standard microphones due to the decoupled capsule design.
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Antimicrobial Housing
The device housing is treated with an antimicrobial coating that inhibits bacterial growth on the surface — essential for healthcare environments where devices are shared between clinicians or used in patient-facing settings throughout the day.
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Large Speaker for Playback
An extra-large integrated speaker enables high-quality audio playback directly from the device — allowing dictated recordings to be reviewed and corrected without headphones or external speakers. Clear, crisp playback for efficient transcription review workflows.
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Virtual Environment Compatible
Fully compatible with Citrix, VMware, and Hyper-V virtual desktop environments — enabling deployment across thin-client and virtualized infrastructure without additional configuration. Configured and managed via Philips SpeechControl hardware management software.
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Backwards Compatible — No Reinstallation Required
Users upgrading from any previous SpeechMike model can transition to the SMP3700 without installing additional software or reconfiguring existing integrations. For IT departments and system integrators, the existing SDK remains compatible — no implementation changes required.
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Ergonomic Hand-Fit Design
Designed to fit naturally in the hand and reduce unintentional button activation — the trigger and command button are positioned to fall naturally under the fingers during normal grip. Reduces fatigue during extended dictation sessions.
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Who Is This For?
The SMP3700 is the standard professional dictation microphone for clinicians, radiologists, lawyers, and enterprise users who rely on speech recognition software for documentation. It is the right choice for any environment where dictation accuracy directly impacts productivity — and where a standard USB headset or desktop microphone is not sufficient for professional speech recognition use.
Physicians and clinical documentation
Radiologists and PACS/RIS workflows
Legal professionals and law firms
Dragon by Nuance users
IT departments deploying Citrix/VDI environments
Enterprise SpeechMike fleet upgrades
Technical Specifications
| Brand |
Philips |
| Model |
SpeechMike Premium Touch — Push Button |
| Part Number |
SMP3700 |
| Operation Mode |
Push button (slide-switch version: SMP3710) |
| Microphone Type |
Decoupled free-floating capsule — studio-quality |
| Noise Reduction |
Built-in noise reduction filter + integrated pop filter (fleece) |
| Grille |
Metal — hexagonal openings (3x more sound than predecessor) |
| Motion Sensor |
Yes — auto-mutes when set down, unmutes on pickup |
| Navigation |
Touch sensor (no mechanical trackball) |
| Playback Speaker |
Extra-large integrated speaker |
| Housing |
Antimicrobial |
| Interface |
USB |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, macOS |
| Virtual Environments |
Citrix, VMware, Hyper-V |
| Speech Recognition |
Dragon by Nuance, Philips SpeechExec, HIS, RIS, PACS, and compatible platforms |
| Configuration Software |
Philips SpeechControl hardware management tool |
| Backwards Compatibility |
Yes — upgrade from previous SpeechMike without reinstalling software |
| Sold by |
ITFactory.ca — authorized Philips dictation reseller |
Why Buy from ITFactory.ca?
ITFactory.ca is a trusted Canadian retailer for Philips dictation solutions and professional audio technology, serving healthcare, legal, and enterprise customers across the country.
| → Authorized Philips dictation reseller |
→ Genuine Philips product with warranty |
| → Fast shipping across Canada |
→ Business invoicing available |
| → SMP3710 slide-switch also available |
→ Bilingual customer support |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the SMP3700 and SMP3710?
The SMP3700 uses push-button operation — four programmable buttons that click when pressed, giving tactile confirmation of each action. The SMP3710 uses a slide-switch instead of push buttons, where a physical slider moves between record, stop, and play positions. The microphone quality, decoupled capsule design, motion sensor, touch navigation, and all other features are identical. Push-button (SMP3700) is the more popular choice among healthcare professionals. Slide-switch (SMP3710) is preferred by users who have trained muscle memory from older slide-switch dictation devices. Both are available at ITFactory.ca.
Will it work with Dragon by Nuance?
Yes. The Philips SpeechMike Premium Touch is seamlessly integrated with Dragon by Nuance (Dragon Professional and Dragon Medical) and is optimized for the highest possible Dragon recognition accuracy. The decoupled microphone capsule delivers cleaner audio input than standard USB microphones or headsets, which directly improves Dragon's word error rate. The programmable buttons can be mapped to Dragon commands for hands-free dictation control.
Does it work in Citrix and virtual desktop environments?
Yes. The SMP3700 is fully compatible with Citrix, VMware, and Hyper-V virtual desktop environments — a key requirement for enterprise and healthcare IT deployments where clinical workstations run in virtualized infrastructure. Configuration and button mapping in VDI environments is managed through Philips SpeechControl software.
Can I upgrade from an older SpeechMike without reinstalling software?
Yes. The SMP3700 is backwards compatible with all previous SpeechMike models — users can replace an older device with the SMP3700 without reinstalling speech recognition software or reconfiguring their dictation environment. For IT departments managing multi-user SpeechMike deployments, the existing SDK and integration configurations remain valid with no implementation changes required.
Why does microphone quality affect speech recognition accuracy?
Speech recognition engines like Dragon analyze the audio waveform of recorded speech to identify words. Any noise in the recording — button clicks, handling noise, background sounds, pop distortions — appears in the waveform alongside the voice and can cause misrecognitions. The SMP3700's decoupled capsule, built-in noise reduction filter, and pop filter work together to deliver a clean voice signal with minimal noise — giving the recognition engine the highest-quality input possible, which directly reduces word error rates and correction time.
