Hi All,

I have a Windows 10 desktop PC computer running JAWS 2021 as my screen 
reader. I have a USB webcam that also acts as my microphone. It is 
mounted on top of my 23-inch display screen. On either side of the 
display screen are my separate speakers for the computer's audio output. 
These are connected to and powered by a separate sub-woofer box 
underneath my desk. These speakers connect to the computer's sound card 
in the back of the desktop box via a standard 3.5 MM jack. There are 
also available jacks for speakers/headphones and microphones on the 
front of the desktop unit.

When I am connected to a Zoom session my webcam microphone will pick up 
the computer speaker audio and this is often problematic when I am 
trying to use JAWS to navigate around the screen or JAWS is reporting 
things that are happening on the screen, such as a new user joining the 
meeting or updates in the chat and Q&A areas. Everyone else connected to 
the meeting can also hear this audio output so I usually have to mute my 
computer unless I need to speak, which can be a real annoyance, 
especially in an animated discussion with friends.

How have others solved this problem? Should I acquire a pair of 
headphones with a built-in microphone, or even a separate USB 
microphone? Can I route the JAWS output to the headphones and other 
computer audio to the external speakers? What are your recommendations?

Thanks,
Duane


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