Court Reporter USB Micro Microphone
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Court Reporter USB Micro Microphone
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One of the Smallest, Most Powerful USB Microphones Made for Court Reporters
Court Reporter USB Micro Microphone
Professional courtroom audio without another bulky microphone, cable, base, or stand on your table
Capture attorneys, witnesses, judges, and other speakers from around the room with a powerful omnidirectional microphone measuring less than two inches.
✓
Works with All Major Windows CAT Court Reporting Software
Use it as your room microphone with supported audio-enabled CAT software that accepts a standard Windows USB microphone input.
Case CATalyst Eclipse StenoCAT digitalCAT ProCAT And More
CAT software must include or permit audio recording. Features can vary by software edition and configuration.
360° Omnidirectional Pickup Up to 90 Feet Less Than 2 Inches Plug-and-Play USB No Batteries
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Professional room-wide voice pickup in a microphone measuring less than two inches
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Built Around a Court Reporter’s Workspace
Serious voice pickup without covering your table with equipment
A court reporter already has a laptop, writer, notes, exhibits, cables, and case materials competing for space. The Court Reporter USB Micro Microphone gives you a dedicated external audio input while occupying almost no working room.
USB
Plug It In and Work
No batteries, separate power supply, manufacturer driver disc, tabletop base, microphone stand, or long audio cable.
360°
Hears Every Direction
The omnidirectional pickup pattern listens around the room instead of requiring every speaker to face one narrow direction.
90 FT
Extended Voice Pickup
Designed for voice pickup at distances of up to 90 feet under favorable room, placement, and speaking conditions.
<2"
Exceptionally Compact
Less than two inches in total size, making it easy to carry and unobtrusive during professional proceedings.
Why Use a Dedicated Microphone?
Your laptop microphone was not designed around a courtroom
A built-in laptop microphone is normally optimized for the person sitting directly in front of the computer. A dedicated omnidirectional microphone is a better fit when attorneys, witnesses, judges, and other participants may speak from different positions around the room.
Typical Built-In Laptop Microphone
• Primarily intended for speech near the laptop
• Performance depends heavily on laptop position
• Located near the keyboard, cooling fan, and computer chassis
• Not created specifically for professional room-wide voice pickup
Court Reporter USB Micro Microphone
✓ Dedicated external USB microphone input
✓ 360-degree omnidirectional pickup pattern
✓ Designed for multiple speakers positioned around a room
✓ Compact enough to serve as a primary microphone or backup kept in your court reporting bag
Made to Travel
Easy to carry. Easy to use. Easy to keep ready.
The tiny size of the Court Reporter USB Micro Microphone makes it practical for daily court reporting work, depositions away from the office, traveling assignments, and emergency backup use.
✓ Fits easily inside a laptop or court reporting bag
✓ No separate microphone stand to transport
✓ No batteries to charge before a job
✓ Minimal equipment visible on the working table
Designed for Professional Proceedings
Hear voices from around the room without constantly repositioning equipment
The omnidirectional design receives voices from every direction, making the microphone a practical choice when speakers are positioned around a deposition table or throughout a courtroom.
Courtrooms Depositions Hearings Conference Rooms
90
FEET
Extended Voice Pickup
Voice pickup at distances of up to 90 feet
The Court Reporter USB Micro Microphone is designed to capture voices from across larger professional rooms when speakers are audible and conditions are favorable.
Actual results depend on speaker volume, room acoustics, distance, laptop settings, ventilation noise, side conversations, and microphone placement. The 90-foot figure does not mean quiet speech will record identically in every room.
CAT Software Ready
A standard Windows USB microphone for the CAT software court reporters use
Once Windows recognizes the microphone, select it as the recording input in your CAT software. The software edition must include or permit audio recording.
Case CATalyst
Supported audio-enabled editions
Eclipse
Standard Windows microphone input
StenoCAT
Supported audio recording setup
digitalCAT
Windows USB audio input
ProCAT
Supported audio-enabled setup
Software-edition notice: Some student, editing-only, limited, or specialized software editions may not include integrated audio recording even though Windows recognizes the microphone. Confirm that your exact software edition includes audio recording.
Quick Setup
Connect, select, and test
A professional microphone should simplify your job—not create another technical project.
1
Connect the Microphone
Insert the Court Reporter USB Micro Microphone into an available USB-A port or compatible adapter.
2
Select the USB Input
Choose the USB microphone in Windows and inside your CAT or recording software when necessary.
3
Make a Test Recording
Speak from the expected seating positions, listen to the test, and confirm the recording level before the proceeding begins.
Straight Answers Before You Buy
What court reporters need to know
Here is how the Court Reporter USB Micro Microphone fits into a real court reporting workflow.
Is it a primary or backup microphone?
It can serve either purpose. Its omnidirectional room pickup makes it suitable as a compact primary microphone, while its small size makes it especially easy to keep available as a dependable backup.
Will it work with CAT software?
It works as a standard Windows USB microphone input for supported audio-enabled versions of Case CATalyst, Eclipse, StenoCAT, digitalCAT, ProCAT, and other compatible CAT or recording programs.
Will it work with every software edition?
The microphone works as a Windows USB audio input, but the software edition must include or permit audio recording. Some student, editing-only, or limited editions may not include that feature.
What will Windows call the microphone?
The displayed name can vary by computer. Windows may identify it as a USB microphone or USB audio device. Confirm the correct input by speaking and watching the Windows input-level meter.
Will it hear several people?
Yes. Omnidirectional pickup is intended for situations where speakers may be located in front of, beside, or behind the computer, including deposition tables and courtroom seating arrangements.
Will it work with USB-C?
The microphone uses a standard USB-A connection. A computer equipped only with USB-C ports will need a compatible USB-C-to-USB-A adapter or hub.
Can it connect through a USB hub?
It can work through a compatible hub. For the simplest and most direct audio connection, connect it directly to the laptop when an appropriate port is available.
Could it cover a nearby USB port?
Port spacing differs between computers. On laptops with tightly spaced ports, the microphone body may limit access to a neighboring port. A short USB extension or suitable hub can provide additional spacing.
Does it require special positioning?
It is a direct-plug micro microphone rather than a stand-mounted or gooseneck microphone. Do not bend or force the body. Position the laptop so the microphone has open exposure to the room.
Does it require batteries or charging?
No. The microphone receives its power through the computer’s USB connection, so there are no batteries to replace and nothing to charge before a job.
What is included?
This listing is for the Court Reporter USB Micro Microphone shown. The laptop, CAT software, adapter, hub, and courtroom equipment displayed in lifestyle images are not included unless expressly listed with the purchase options.
Should it stay connected during transport?
No. Unplug the microphone before placing the laptop in a carrying case or moving through tight spaces. This helps protect the microphone and the computer’s USB port.
Unplug it before transporting your laptop
Remove the microphone before placing the laptop in a carrying case or moving through tight spaces. This helps protect both the microphone and the computer’s USB port.
Test before every official proceeding
Every room and computer setup is different. Record a short test from the expected speaking positions and listen to the result before the job begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Court Reporter USB Micro Microphone FAQ
No. The microphone receives power through its USB connection.
Does it require a manufacturer driver?
No separate manufacturer driver installation is required. Connect the microphone and allow Windows to recognize it as a USB audio input.
Does it work with Case CATalyst, Eclipse, StenoCAT, digitalCAT, and ProCAT?
Yes, when using supported audio-enabled versions configured to record from a standard Windows USB microphone input. Select the USB microphone as the recording device in Windows and inside the CAT software when required.
Will it work with every CAT software edition?
Windows can recognize the microphone, but the CAT software edition must include or permit audio recording. Some student, editing-only, or limited editions may not include integrated audio recording.
Is it suitable for depositions and courtrooms?
Yes. Its compact size and omnidirectional voice pickup make it well suited for court reporting, depositions, hearings, meetings, and other professional multi-speaker environments.
Is the 90-foot pickup distance guaranteed in every room?
No microphone performs identically in every environment. The microphone is designed for voice pickup at distances of up to 90 feet under favorable conditions. Speaker volume, acoustics, background noise, placement, and audio settings affect actual results.
Can it work with a computer that has only USB-C ports?
Yes, with a compatible USB-C-to-USB-A adapter or hub. The microphone itself uses a standard USB-A connector.
Can it be used through a USB hub?
It can work through a compatible hub. When possible, a direct connection to the laptop provides the simplest audio path.
Can it serve as a backup microphone?
Yes. Its tiny size makes it easy to keep in a laptop bag as a professional backup, even when another microphone is normally used as the primary input.
Should I test it before an official proceeding?
Yes. Make a short test recording from the expected speaking positions and listen to the result before every official proceeding.
Court Reporter Ready
Add professional room pickup to your laptop without adding bulky equipment
Compact enough for every court reporting bag, simple enough to use every day, and compatible with the major CAT software court reporters rely on.
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Professional recording notice: Room acoustics, speaker volume, seating distance, background noise, computer settings, software edition, software configuration, and microphone placement affect every recording. Always perform and review a brief audio test before an official proceeding.