See specific responses below: -----Original Message----- From: Bob Boyd [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 3:34 PM To: 'Ed Marquette'; 'The Jaws for Windows support list.'; 'Greg Nickel' Subject: RE: Dual headset usage with JAWS
Ed, The arrangement sounds very effective - & more than a little cool. Some questions: 1) Would this work with the output of your laptop's headphone jack cabled directly to the mixer board? I am guessing that the USB sound card may provide a better line out level for the mixer, but thought I'd best ask. [Ed said:] I don't see why it wouldn't work. The USB sound card was something I had been using anyway -- back before computer microphones were any good. The card was primarily for input and Dragon Naturally Speaking. I see no reason why going straight to the mixer board from the computer would not work. 2) Is the "jack" coming off your phone an RJ9, the 2.5mm jack found on many cordless phones, or something else. [Ed said:] It is the RJ 9. 3) Sounds like your mixer provides for multiple outputs (speakers as well as headphones). I may be misreading that, however, [Ed said:] It does. One of the outputs is clearly for monitoring purposes, but it works fine. 4) Please confirm that you are able to bring in both the phone and the computer's audio simultaneously to your headphones. [Ed said:] I had 3 two-hour calls today. I have the phone coming in the left side primarily (the side where the microphone boom is located. I have the computer coming in primarily to the right ear. Usually, when I'm not going to be on a long call like that where I have to access my computer, I turn the balance back so I hear the computer out of both ears, though the right side a little more heavily. 5) Does one need any special input jack or wiring so that the headset's microphone gets back to your phone & laptop (for Dragon Naturally Speaking, Skype, or whatever) [Ed said:] Nothing terribly special except that some of the jacks on the mixer board are quarter inch. I need to convert to mini. 6) I am guessing that a Bluetooth transmitter attached to the mixer would let you work wirelessly, but your real world confirmation would be appreciated. [Ed said:] I think that is right, though I cannot confirm. I've had only mixed results with Blue Tooth in other settings. At some point I may try that, but for now, I'll let Blue Tooth evolve a little more. Any hardware details appreciated [Ed said:] I'm at home now. I'll check the mixer board's info tomorrow. Sorry for all the questions. Bob 904-272-1770 -----Original Message----- From: Jfw [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ed Marquette via Jfw Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 6:42 AM To: 'Greg Nickel'; 'The Jaws for Windows support list.' Subject: RE: Dual headset usage with JAWS This may be more complex than you were looking for, but I love it -- and it isn't outrageously expensive. Here is my set-up. First, I plug a USB sound card into my computer. I can use it with different laptops, and all is good. The sound degradation is minimal. Next, I plug a phone feed into the headset jack in the desk phone (Headset Buddy has all sorts of plugs and switches). I use an ordinary headset, though it has one line for audio out and the other for the microphone. I'm using a set of Beats, but that's not necessary. I just want to look cool! <SMILE> Between thee sound card and the phone, on one side, and the headset, on the other, I've inserted a mixer board. I think it cost me about $60. It has all manual switches and controls. So, by turning the proper dials and switches, I can vary the volume, gain, base, and other sound attributes. I can also direct sound output to the speakers on the desktop or my headset. I can switch ears and can balance how much sound goes to which ear, e.g. 80% of phone in left ear (where the microphone is) and 15% to the right ear. The computer sound can likewise be switched from and balanced between right ear and left ear. Volume of the computer and the phone can be set independently -- all through the mixer board. It is a little complex to set up, but it works like a dream. This set-up also lets the flexibility of the controls be independent of the headset. I break headsets frequently. This set up also lets me switch effortlessly (so long as I remember) between my desk phone and the soft phone (Jabber) in my computer. Actually, the above set-up falls a little short of the ideal. I was hoping to integrate my iPhone so that I could employ all the above flexibility among my desk phone, my iPhone, and my desk phone -- all at once. OK. I'm a little crazy. PS I forgot to mention that the microphone doubles as a microphone for the phones and Dragon Naturally Speaking. No wires to change. -----Original Message----- From: Jfw [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Greg Nickel via Jfw Sent: Monday, December 22, 2014 10:20 AM To: 'Mario Brusco'; 'The Jaws for Windows support list.'; 'Michael Mote' Subject: RE: Dual headset usage with JAWS I've been contemplating untethering myself also from the processor. I don't use the screen at all so my thinking is why be tethered to the processor. Has anyone had experience with untethering both the keyboard and the audio? -----Original Message----- From: Jfw [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mario Brusco via Jfw Sent: Monday, December 22, 2014 7:40 AM To: Michael Mote; The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Dual headset usage with JAWS has anyone used a dual headset where one ear gets JAWS speaking, and the other gets the caller's voice? I'd like any recommendations as I'm looking for one that's not too expensive ($30+) but want most of all good sound. _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list [email protected] http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list [email protected] http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list [email protected] http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list [email protected] http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
