[blindLaw] Tim's Recommended Zoom Audio Video List

[tim at timeldermusic.com]

All,

 

I spent a good amount of time researching and testing the audio and video
quality of my computer system for Zoom calls, court appearances and other
virtual social activity.  After a lot of experimenting, I'm recommending the
following items for anyone who wants to improve their video and audio
quality as we all adapt to our new virtual interactions.  The below items
give the most flexibility for various audio, video or audio and video
contexts.  For many, the Logitech camera, light mount and ethernet hub would
be sufficient.  I recommend removing wireless connections as much as
possible for those in professional environments.  Obviously an iPhone or
other device will work fine for informal gatherings.  See the full list on
this Facebook post:

 <https://www.facebook.com/tim.elder.33>
https://www.facebook.com/tim.elder.33

 

 

 

 

External USB webcam with built-in microphones:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5UOYC4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_t
itle?ie=UTF8
<https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5UOYC4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_
title?ie=UTF8&psc=1> &psc=1

 

Camera mount and external light source:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B082PLRVQ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_t
itle?ie=UTF8
<https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B082PLRVQ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_
title?ie=UTF8&psc=1> &psc=1

 

Free light detection/measurement app:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/seeing-ai

 

External stereo multi-pattern USB microphone:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B085X427FX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_t
itle?ie=UTF8
<https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B085X427FX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_
title?ie=UTF8&psc=1> &psc=1

 

Desk mount clamp and scissor boom arm for Blue Yeti:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MFD3FAO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_t
itle?ie=UTF8
<https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MFD3FAO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_
title?ie=UTF8&psc=1> &psc=1

 

Shock mount for Blue Yeti:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B073Z9NF3Y/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s0
0?ie=UTF8
<https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B073Z9NF3Y/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s
00?ie=UTF8&psc=1> &psc=1

 

Ethernet USB hub to avoid wireless interference (plug into router):

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M7MYFAU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_t
itle?ie=UTF8
<https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M7MYFAU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_
title?ie=UTF8&psc=1> &psc=1