[NFBCS] Logitech headset on Amazon

[Ryan Boudwin]

I use aftershokz and they are great for a lot of things but they are bad
for meetings. Their microphone picks up too much ambient noise and I've had
a lot of complaints about being difficult to be understood when I use it
for that.

On Fri, Nov 8, 2019 at 9:22 AM Aaron Cannon via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> For a job interview? Sure. I would, and I have. For a recorded
> interview, such as for a YouTube show, podcast, or other more
> permanent media, I'd look for something else, though they'd do in a
> pinch.
>
> Aaron
>
> On 11/8/19, Bryan Schulz via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > Would you say they would be good if you have to do an interview by video?
> > Bryan
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: NFBCS <nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Aaron Cannon via
> NFBCS
> > Sent: Friday, November 8, 2019 7:37 AM
> > To: NFB in Computer Science Mailing List <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Aaron Cannon <cannona at fireantproductions.com>
> > Subject: Re: [NFBCS] Logitech headset on Amazon
> >
> > These are the exact headsets we purchase for our employees at my company.
> > Most people like them, some few find them uncomfortable and opt to buy
> their
> > own. Either way, they work great. I also bought each of my kids one for
> > school and their gaming. Sound quality is perfect for online chat, but
> not
> > something I would be comfortable using for a podcast or video, unless the
> > video was a simple throw away recording meant for internal use only. They
> > have basically no low-end, which, again, is fine for chat, but not much
> > else.
> >
> > Aaron
> >
> > --
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> >
> >> On Nov 8, 2019, at 07:26, Jack Heim via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Right, I have done about a million meetings via skype or  zoom in the
> past
> >> 10 years and I don't think you need anything expensive. I have a
> >> microphone that cost $200  and a $40 headset. But it doesn't matter
> which
> >> one I use for skype and/or zoom meetings. I have asked the other people
> on
> >> the call if they can tell if I am using the really expensive mic or the
> >> cheap headset and they say they cannot.
> >>
> >>
> >> I bought the $200 mic for recording podcasts and instructional classroom
> >> material. You need a good mic for that.
> >>
> >>
> >> I am planning on buying a bone conduction headset over the next couple
> of
> >> days. Aftershokz is having a buy one, get one free sale. I am a tad
> >> skeptical but I'll let you know what I find out.
> >>
> >>
> >>> On 11/7/19 4:49 PM, Brad Snyder via NFBCS wrote:
> >>> Check out the below listing from Amazon for a Logitech USB headset.
> >>> I have one of these, and use it on Zoom all the time.  Don’t let the
> >>> price fool you, this is a very good sounding headset.  When I am on
> Zoom,
> >>> I am told I sound like I am on a professional headset.  I use it on
> both
> >>> my Mac and Windows 10 computer.
> >>>
> >>> - Brad -
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> <
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UXZQ42/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_c_YOjXDbJ0KAJMN>
> >>>    Logitech USB Headset H390 with Noise Cancelling Mic
> >>> <
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UXZQ42/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_c_YOjXDbJ0KAJMN>
> >>> Logitech
> >>> $39.99 $22.88
> >>>
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