Re: [PLUG] Resolved, sort of: Background on Zoom in Linux?

2020-05-25 Thread Rich Shepard
On Sun, 24 May 2020, Tim Garton wrote: I followed this blog post to turn myself into a hologram on the Millennium Falcon for a zoom meeting last week: https://elder.dev/posts/open-source-virtual-background/ Cool thing is it will work for any video conferencing app, not just zoom. Tim, Thanks

[PLUG] Audio: pluseaudio-ctl and pavucontrol

2020-05-25 Thread Rich Shepard
I have the impression that pulseaudio-ctl and pavucontrol have similar functions over audio input and output, but each might be better for each situstion. Your comments will help. pulseaudio-ctl appears (no pun intended) to focus on defining what components are available. 'Sources' are microphone

[PLUG] Help needed with microphone and headphones

2020-05-25 Thread Rich Shepard
Today I want to learn how to record a video using vokoscreenNG. This application is up and waiting to record. The video source is an 800x600 window displaying a PDF slide show using impressive presentation software. The audio will be provided by me using an AudioTechnica AT2005usb microphone. The

Re: [PLUG] Help needed with microphone and headphones [UPDATE]

2020-05-25 Thread Rich Shepard
On Mon, 25 May 2020, Rich Shepard wrote: 2. How can I test the microphone's level without starting the recording? Answered this one myself: started audacity, turned on the microphone input and watched the level change as I spoke and as it picked up the background radio in the office. Rich ___