[NABS-L] Accessible recording software

[Ignasi Cambra]

Yes, Zoom sounds terrible by default but can be configured to sound great. Feel free to email me privately if you need help with that. Another option that comes to mind is Source Connect. They have a free version that works inside of Google Chrome, and if all you're trying is to record interviews over the internet it might really be enough for you. Make a Google search for “Source Connect Now” and you should find it easily.

Hope that helps,

IC

Sent from my iPhone

> On 6 Oct 2021, at 01:22, Cricket X. Bidleman via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hey folks,
> 
> I'm in journalism school, and dedicating my year of reporting to
> educational accessibility. As an example, I did a really quick
> presentation for my cohort last week about universal design. I got the
> typical "I never thought about it that way!" reaction. I'm now working
> on some stories about Learning Management Systems (LMS's) and some
> other super cool stuff. Email privately for details. Happy to share,
> and if you know anyone who might be interested in talking/ranting to
> me, or hopefully participating in an interview, send them my way.
> Doesn't matter if they're a parent, teacher, or whatever else, as long
> as they have something to do with educational accessibility for the
> disabled. Let's shake up that reporting space.
> 
> But to do good work, I need technology. Currently I'm struggling with
> Descript, which is a software for computers that you can record and
> edit with. It's like Zoom and Reaper all in one, except that it has
> much better quality than Zoom. Only one problem: every time I open it
> with JAWS, it mutes JAWS. I'm not sure if this is because I'm working
> with a beta version, or if Descript is inaccessible. It sort of works
> with NVDA, but not well enough for me to accomplish anything.
> Thoughts?
> 
> If that proves inaccessible, I'm looking for other options. Zoom is a
> last resort because the audio is just atrocious by recording
> standards. Cleanfeed is okay, but it's having difficulty with my
> external microphone. I need recommendations. Thanks.
> 
> Best,
> Cricket
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Cricket X. Bidleman, B.A (she/her/hers)
> M.A Candidate | Stanford Journalism Class of 2022
> Accessibility Consultant | Stanford University Computer Science
> President | California Association of Blind Students (CABS)
> Rebele Intern | First amendment Coalition (FAC)
> 
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