At 16:43 -0400 5/13/03, Martin Markoe wrote: >It really depends on the hub itself. Some USB devices work better with a >powered hub. > >We prefer standard microphones connected to an Andrea USB sound pod. This >gives you the ability to change microphones at will. You will do better with >an Andrea ANC microphone (rather than an NC-7100) as they are active noise >canceling. We also find that the VXI TalkPro works very well with an Andrea >USB sound pod. Martin, I'd have to agree. The TalkPro Xpress I purchased from you works great with the Andrea Electronics USB Pod--just as your site says, and it does not have the battery box of the TalkPro. (I *hate* battery boxes, they're difficult to open and the batteries always die at the wrong time. When the batteries die your accuracy suffers noticeably. Having said that if you're going to connect an analog microphone directly to a sound card or mic in jack they are a good idea.) -- ---------- T. Patrick Henebry