I use a headset microphone.

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> On Mar 5, 2021, at 9:40 AM, Duane Farrar <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> 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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