[blindLaw] attending hearings via vc: dealing with jaws' voice

[omar duncan]

To piggy back on what Al is mentioning

Given what is mentioned
And one has a desktop computer, there are usb plug in mic available that
allow you to use ear buds and have microphone on a desktop.

There are also webcams that work with usb that can be plugged into computer
that have microphones.


Best,

On Tue, May 14, 2024 at 5:51 AM Al Elia via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> What kind of headphones and microphone are you using? If you’re using
> on/over-ears that are open-back, you may be leaking sound. You may have
> to use earbuds instead. also, if you are using the headphone mic, that
> could increase the leakage problem. I’d suggest using earbuds with no
> integrated mic, and then using your computer’s built-in microphone
> (presuming you have a notebook and not a desktop computer).
>
> Happy to try to troubleshoot further if you can provide more technical
> details on your current computer/headphone/mic tech.
>
> /Æ
>
>
> On 13 May 2024, at 6:59, Tai Tomasi wrote:
>
> If you can’t figure out a less expensive solution, you might be able
> to attach an external sound card and plug-in a noise canceling headset
> for one side, while channeling jaws through a different headset on the
> other side.
> Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A.
> Email: tai.tomasi8 at gmail.com
> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical
> errors.
>
> On May 13, 2024, at 7:24 AM, Rahul Bajaj via BlindLaw
> <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> I do use earphones. i set it up for jaws to to speak from one
> earpiece and
> the other audio channels from te other earpiece. but somehow, the court
> staff still keeps muting me. I assume because the noise from earpiece a
> carries to the other participants through earpiece b.
>
> On Mon, 13 May 2024 at 16:42, derek dittmar via BlindLaw <
> blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> That was going to be my recommendation as well. I have never had this
> issue on either of the platforms you mentioned. However, I always use
> headphones. If for some reason that isn’t working, maybe a fair
> accommodation would be to use a separate computer to log into the voice
> conference and then use your computer for your notes and argument? With
> headphones of course. Last week I was in superior court here in North
> Carolina and just used my notes on my iPhone with an AirPod. That worked
> great, but I did have my laptop with me and available in case the judge
> had
> questions about the file that I did not anticipate. Luckily, it was
> smooth
> sailing.
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 13, 2024, at 6:59 AM, Tai Tomasi via BlindLaw <
> blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Do you use a headset? I find using at least one earbud helpful. I use
> a
> wired one to avoid latency issues.
>
> Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A.
> Email: tai.tomasi8 at gmail.com
> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical
> errors.
>
> On May 13, 2024, at 1:50 AM, Rahul Bajaj via BlindLaw <
> blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I often have to appear for virtual hearings via webex and zoom. Whatever
> jaws speaks can be heard by the other participants on the call. I have
> used
> the keystroke insert+space+v+arrow keys, but still that doesnot solve
> the
> problem. he court administrators keep muting me due to the noise that
> jaws
> makes. this prevents me from referencing my notes and arguing
> effectively.
> please help.
>
> Rahul
>
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