[blindLaw] Tim's Recommended Zoom Audio Video List

[Aser Tolentino]

Hi Tim,
I’d recommend against using a Blue Yeti for video conferencing, as  a condenser microphoneit tends to pick up more room noise, both background sounds and reflections from flat surfaces, than you want. For most people, a higher quality headset microphone with a mute switch or a dynamic microphone like the Samson Q2U or ATR2100X would be a better choice for professional sounding audio.

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> On Jul 22, 2020, at 12:08 PM, Tim Elder via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> All,
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> 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:
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> <https://www.facebook.com/tim.elder.33>
> https://www.facebook.com/tim.elder.33
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> External USB webcam with built-in microphones:
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> 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
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> Camera mount and external light source:
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> 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
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> Free light detection/measurement app:
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> https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/seeing-ai
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> External stereo multi-pattern USB microphone:
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> 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
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> Desk mount clamp and scissor boom arm for Blue Yeti:
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> 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
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> Shock mount for Blue Yeti:
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> 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
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> Ethernet USB hub to avoid wireless interference (plug into router):
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> 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
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