[NFBCS] Logitech headset on Amazon

Fri Nov 8 17:59:36 UTC 2019

In addition to ambient sounds, Aftershokz also pick up the output from your screen reader, which is heard by listeners on the other end.

- Brad -

> On Nov 8, 2019, at 11:36, Ryan Boudwin via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 

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
>> 
>> 
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>> 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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