Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

On 2022-10-10 22:04, Karen Lewellen wrote: As I shared in one post, normally I do  not do zoom meetings using zoom software and a computer at all. this setting though requires both. so, its either a headset, or a stand alone microphone, which given that indeed would need a converter would be mo

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

As I shared in one post, normally I do not do zoom meetings using zoom software and a computer at all. this setting though requires both. so, its either a headset, or a stand alone microphone, which given that indeed would need a converter would be more costly. On Mon, 10 Oct 2022, James Kn

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

auditory processing is not a hearing disorder. it is not what I hear, but how sound, verbal sound is neurologically managed from the brain down. Consumer gear works just fine. By way of example. I have a pair of Sony mdr-xb50ap headphones which would be just wonderful.. if the impedance were

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

On 2022-10-10 21:07, Karen Lewellen via talk wrote: However, this is not about the machine.  This is bout how the fluctuating neural pattern of my brain can safely manage frequencies, with that function  constantly in flux. I think you should be talking to someone who specializes in this sort

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

On 2022-10-10 20:34, Karen Lewellen via talk wrote: Then I will not be using USB then. auditory processing is a form of brain injury..and for me the condition fluctuates. I am not buying anything  without firm confirmation of those figures. If USB headsets do not provide them, then 3.5 it is th

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

On 2022-10-10 16:16, Giles Orr via talk wrote: These may not suit you for a number of possible reasons - not least of which is that they plug into a USB port rather than the headphone port, and I don't fully understand your requirements. But take a look if that's not a deal-breaker: I also don

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

On Mon, 10 Oct 2022, Scott Allen wrote: Then you'd better have confirmation of the speaker impedance and sensitivity requirements of the amplifier feeding the 3.5mm phone jack in your Macbook. Do you have that information? Absolute Impedance and sensitivity values mean nothing unless you know wha

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

I'm using el-cheapo Stennheiser SC30 USB with 1 speaker and 1 mic boom. It's okay. On 2022-10-10 02:27, Karen Lewellen via talk wrote: Hi folks and happy thanksgiving if you are celebrating. Given others might spend far more time in  on line meetings than myself, plus the ideas here tend to be

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

On Mon, 10 Oct 2022 at 20:35, Karen Lewellen wrote: > I am not buying anything without firm confirmation of those figures. Then you'd better have confirmation of the speaker impedance and sensitivity requirements of the amplifier feeding the 3.5mm phone jack in your Macbook. Do you have that inf

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

Then I will not be using USB then. auditory processing is a form of brain injury..and for me the condition fluctuates. I am not buying anything without firm confirmation of those figures. If USB headsets do not provide them, then 3.5 it is then. Thanks for the warning. Karen On Mon, 10 Oct 2

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

On Mon, 10 Oct 2022 at 19:08, D. Hugh Redelmeier via talk wrote: > And I will reiterate that that article, and anything to do with impedance and sensitivity is only relevant to analogue headsets that (for this discussio

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

On Mon, 10 Oct 2022 at 19:08, D. Hugh Redelmeier via talk wrote: > "Scott's" is the deal Scott Allen posted And actually it was Giles Orr who posted the deal. I only followed up saying I also had the headset (Logitech H390) that Giles posted about. -- Scott --- Post to this mailing list talk@gt

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

| From: Karen Lewellen via talk | For the record, I will be using this headset with a 2012 macbook pro running | Catalina. | I have, due to harm risk learned what numbers need to line up, headphones or | headsets, with my needs differing depending on what I am using and where. | to manage the va

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

On Mon, 10 Oct 2022 at 17:51, Karen Lewellen via talk wrote: > Actually with this pair, the USB plug in is not the deal breaker. its the > lack of any impedance information, and the sensitivity. With USB headsets, the impedance and sensitivity of the speakers is not something that you have to be

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

For the record, I will be using this headset with a 2012 macbook pro running Catalina. I have, due to harm risk learned what numbers need to line up, headphones or headsets, with my needs differing depending on what I am using and where. to manage the various voice quality, which can be a probl

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

Hi there, Actually with this pair, the USB plug in is not the deal breaker. its the lack of any impedance information, and the sensitivity. Wish I could share a link to some fine articles, there is one on the headset direct site for example, that explain the sound quality between analog and d

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

On 10/10/22 16:44, Scott Allen via talk wrote: On Mon, 10 Oct 2022 at 16:16, Giles Orr via talk wrote: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000UXZQ42/ - Logitech H390 I have the same and like them. The microphone quality for speech is the best of numerous headsets I have, even quite expensive

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

On Mon, 10 Oct 2022 at 16:16, Giles Orr via talk wrote: > https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000UXZQ42/ - Logitech H390 I have the same and like them. The microphone quality for speech is the best of numerous headsets I have, even quite expensive ones. One problem I've found, after using them for

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

Hi Kare. On Mon, 10 Oct 2022 at 02:27, Karen Lewellen via talk wrote: > > Hi folks and happy thanksgiving if you are celebrating. > Given others might spend far more time in on line meetings than myself, > plus the ideas here tend to be workable, I thought I would toss this > question out here.

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

..laughs. if you knew how my computer pronounced that word, my confusion would make more sense. Kare On Mon, 10 Oct 2022, Don Tai wrote: budge = budget != budgie On Mon, 10 Oct 2022 at 12:30, Karen Lewellen via talk wrote: Not sure what a budge is exactly. However, this headset, not to

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

budge = budget != budgie On Mon, 10 Oct 2022 at 12:30, Karen Lewellen via talk wrote: > Not sure what a budge is exactly. > However, this headset, not to be confused with headphones, will be used on > a macbook pro in a few zoom meetings where I must use zoom software > instead of my preferred

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

and they also make me very very very dizzy. Tired a pair, were them once, and regretted the nausea quite swiftly. Kind of a shame too, as the earpods, are really cute. Still, a fine example of why specifications are so important, were those around for the earpods, I would never have gotten them.

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

Not sure what a budge is exactly. However, this headset, not to be confused with headphones, will be used on a macbook pro in a few zoom meetings where I must use zoom software instead of my preferred dial in option. For me personally, there is a risk of physical harm testing items in a store

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

They are not a headset, but I use Apple earpods. They are wired, reliable, have a built-in mic, not expensive ($25CAD), and widely available. On Mon, 10 Oct 2022 at 12:02, Howard Gibson via talk wrote: > On Mon, 10 Oct 2022 02:27:01 -0400 (EDT) > Karen Lewellen via talk wrote: > > > Hi folks an

Re: [GTALUG] wired headset suggestions?

On Mon, 10 Oct 2022 02:27:01 -0400 (EDT) Karen Lewellen via talk wrote: > Hi folks and happy thanksgiving if you are celebrating. > Given others might spend far more time in on line meetings than myself, > plus the ideas here tend to be workable, I thought I would toss this > question out here

Re: [GTALUG] Messed up migrating 20.04 to 22.04

| From: Jim Ruxton via talk I have only generic advice: make sure you do a backup of your data before you go any further. | For some reason the system doesn't see my /boot/efi | partition even though it is mounted. My fstab file looks correct. Shots in the dark: If you already have it mounte