Yes, choose the USB microphone. In the next screen you'll have the opportunity to specify which USB mike you have. I don't remember the numbers but it starts with Ak. Sue -----Original Message----- From: j-say-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:j-say-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of ron custer Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 8:25 PM To: j-say@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [j-say list] questian about choosing mic. I just received my package from NGT, and have installed everything. I also purchased a VXI headset from them. the headset looks like a normal standard headset, except it came with a rectangular box with a USb connecter on one end, and the other end, is where you plug the headset. hear is my mane questian. when you start dragon naturallySpeaking version 9, there is a combow box to choose what cind of mic. do I choose the USB, or not? thanks for any help.