Microphones for Speech to Text and Dictation.

Microsoft recommends an array mic. Does anybody have any experience with these? Have a source?

I do not want to use a headset and the array mic, or something like it, has a strong appeal.

After going through the first and second Windows voice training I attempted to dictate some text using my digital desk mic extremely close to my lips.

It did not work well in LibreOffice. It worked a little better, but not by much, in Notepad.

At this point I cannot sort out if the lack of dictation accuracy stems from a basic USB mic or the software.

Given this I am starting to look at other apps.

Any thoughta on the mic or apps will be greatly appreciated.

PS. I should have added that I do not want to use an on-line tool or any of the variations that run under Chrome (because of the ads).

Also, for any software that I purchase in the $100 or up class i want to be able to easily contact the provider by phone. I am not adverse to purchasing a good condenser boom mic if that is what it takes to make an app run accurately

That one looks exactly like the one I am using for everyday use and for the voice recognition.

However I have it on a stand and have it positioned at the level of my mouth and about 4 to 6 inches away (for Skype calls).

Have you tried speech to text with it?