Route microphone audio through a VST host (e.g., Cantabile, Element) to apply noise suppression and EQ, then output to a virtual cable. Set that virtual cable as the input for Dragon NaturallySpeaking or Windows Dictation.
To hear what is traveling down the virtual cable, you need a "Monitor" feature. VAC includes a tool called audiorepeater.exe that copies the signal from the virtual cable to your real speakers. virtual audio cable
Absolutely legal. It is a driver tool. However, be aware of the use case . Some streamers use VAC to bypass DRM (Digital Rights Management) to record Spotify or Netflix audio. While technically possible, doing so may violate the Terms of Service of those platforms. Use it for creative mixing, not piracy. Route microphone audio through a VST host (e