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Re: recommendations for a mic to use with a laptop

RICHARD EINHORN
 

On Feb 26, 2023, at 4:40 PM, Carolyn M. - Texas <ccolley2@...> wrote:

I am currently looking for a mic to go with my HP laptop. I would like that mic to have the capability to either be adapted to a boom or just be a USB attachment. I am looking to spend around the $200 -$300 range. Any recommendations?? 

Thanks, 
Carolyn 


Re: Captioning text file from today->Hybrid meeting slides; scheduling a Zoom run-through with the PPT, Invitation below-> 11:00am

Carla Beyer-Smolin
 

Hi All,
Sorry for the confusion! Yes, the workshop is tomorrow at 2 pm ET. 

https://www.hearingloss.org/event/hlaa-chapter-development-workshop-lets-talk-about-hybrid-meetings/?instance_id=1241

Best regards,
Carla Beyer-Smolin
HLAA Chapter and Membership Coordinator


Re: Captioning text file from today->Hybrid meeting slides; scheduling a Zoom run-through with the PPT, Invitation below-> 11:00am

Carolyn M. - Texas
 

Yes, Janine, tomorrow is the Hybrid meeting. 
I think today was just the run through???? 
Tomorrow is the real thing. 

Carolyn M. 


Re: Captioning text file from today->Hybrid meeting slides; scheduling a Zoom run-through with the PPT, Invitation below-> 11:00am

Janine K
 

To Carla

I thought you were hosting a webinar tomorrow (Feb 28) on hybrid zooming?
Or did I have the wrong information?   I'm pretty sure I signed up for it.

Is this 11am presentation similar?    I was unable to attend - not sure I knew
about it.    Is there a way we can get PPT/PTF of this presentation?

Thanks,
Janine Katomski

On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 3:28 PM L G <lrg1947@...> wrote:
Carla,
Yes, done. I had to squeeze space a bit.  Please review.
Lorin

On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 2:18 PM Carla Beyer-Smolin <cbeyer-smolin@...> wrote:

Hi All,

Can we add this link to the HLAATech group to the last page as well?

 

HLAATech@...

 

I would appreciate it so we can remind the leaders can also connect there as well.

 

Lorin, please send final copy of the slides when you’re done! Thank you so much for putting all this information together!!

 

Best,

Carla

 

From: Chas Johnstone <chasjohnstone@...>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2023 2:07 PM
To: L G <lrg1947@...>; Daniel Brooks <dbrooks.hlaa.roc@...>; Carla Beyer-Smolin <cbeyer-smolin@...>
Subject: Re: Captioning text file from today->Hybrid meeting slides; scheduling a Zoom run-through with the PPT, Invitation below-> 11:00am

 

Attached.


From: Chas Johnstone <chasjohnstone@...>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2023 10:24 AM
To: L G <lrg1947@...>; Daniel Brooks <dbrooks.hlaa.roc@...>
Cc: Carla Beyer-Smolin <cbeyer-smolin@...>
Subject: Re: Hybrid meeting slides; scheduling a Zoom run-through with the PPT, Invitation below-> 11:00am

 

Can we go ahead and connect at 11am? If Carla sees this and is available, she can join.

 

HLAA- Rochester is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

 

Topic: Practice run-through-> "Let’s Talk About Hybrid Meetings"

Time: Feb 27, 2023 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

 

Join Zoom Meeting

 

Meeting ID: 837 8102 1905

Passcode: 438928

 


From: L G <lrg1947@...>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2023 9:34 AM
To: Daniel Brooks <dbrooks.hlaa.roc@...>
Cc: Carla Beyer-Smolin <cbeyer-smolin@...>; Chas Johnstone <chasjohnstone@...>; Chas Johnstone <chasjohnstone1@...>
Subject: Re: Hybrid meeting slides; scheduling a Zoom run-through with the PPT tomorrow [MON]

 

Thanks, Dan. Just waiting to hear from Carla.

 

On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 9:17 AM Daniel Brooks <dbrooks.hlaa.roc@...> wrote:

Sounds good.   Let me know when you plan to meet via zoom.  I might be available.  

 

Loving I think the slides you have look great.  Great job!

 

Dan

 

On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 9:09 AM L G <lrg1947@...> wrote:

I have many photos of the meeting room and equipment. I've put some of them into a 'hybrid meeting album'.  and will have them available if we want to give the audience a little more insight to our setup.

Lorin

 

On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 8:57 PM L G <lrg1947@...> wrote:

Tks, I am available at those times as well.

Lorin

 

On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 8:53 PM Chas Johnstone <chasjohnstone@...> wrote:

Lorin, the draft version of the PPT is really good.

 

I am available tomorrow for a run-through 10am to 1pm.

 


From: L G <lrg1947@...>
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2023 7:26 PM
To: Daniel Brooks <DBrooks.HLAA.ROC@...>; Chas Johnstone <chasjohnstone@...>; Carla Beyer-Smolin <cbeyer-smolin@...>
Subject: Hybrid meeting slides

 

A draft version of the slides will be shared with you shortly after sending this email.

 

After our meeting yesterday and listening to your comments, I realized that I was planning too much content for 30 minutes max of presentation.  With 70-some people potentially showing up, I agree that we need a lot of time for Q&A and scaled back the slide content a bit.

 

There are 7 presentation slides but only 4 that contain talking points.  I thought it was necessary to include those points on the slides so that people can follow along as you both talk.

 

See what you want to be changed and maybe we can meet tomorrow to finish the preparations.  I'm available most of the day. I suggest that we do a walkthrough if you have time.

 

Even with embellishing the talking points or adding more as you talk, we should be able to finish in less than a half-hour.  I did not assume that we would have time to show clips of the videos, but we can do that if needed.

 

Also, I added speaker notes to the slides, mainly for my thought process as I was writing. I'm sure that I missed a lot, so please let me know what needs to be added.  

 

Notice on the last slide that I added a new Gmail account that we can share, rather than providing our personal email addresses.  And it will save extra emails back and forth between us. If you don't like that idea, I'll delete the account or just use it for my address.

 

Lorin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

--

Best Always,

Dan

 

Daniel Brooks

HLAA New York State Association

Immediate Past President



"The mission of HLAA New York State Association is to make hearing loss a statewide concern, promoting self-help while addressing access, advocacy, and education."



HLAA Rochester Chapter 

President

 

Healthy Living with Hearing Loss (HL2)

Co-Chair

 

Cell/text: 585-704-8191

HLAA NYSA Website: https://hearinglossnys.org/

HLAA Rochester Chapter Website: www.hearinglossrochester.org

HL2 Website: http://www.HL2.urmc.edu 


Re: Captioning text file from today->Hybrid meeting slides; scheduling a Zoom run-through with the PPT, Invitation below-> 11:00am

L G
 

Carla,
Yes, done. I had to squeeze space a bit.  Please review.
Lorin

On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 2:18 PM Carla Beyer-Smolin <cbeyer-smolin@...> wrote:

Hi All,

Can we add this link to the HLAATech group to the last page as well?

 

HLAATech@...

 

I would appreciate it so we can remind the leaders can also connect there as well.

 

Lorin, please send final copy of the slides when you’re done! Thank you so much for putting all this information together!!

 

Best,

Carla

 

From: Chas Johnstone <chasjohnstone@...>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2023 2:07 PM
To: L G <lrg1947@...>; Daniel Brooks <dbrooks.hlaa.roc@...>; Carla Beyer-Smolin <cbeyer-smolin@...>
Subject: Re: Captioning text file from today->Hybrid meeting slides; scheduling a Zoom run-through with the PPT, Invitation below-> 11:00am

 

Attached.


From: Chas Johnstone <chasjohnstone@...>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2023 10:24 AM
To: L G <lrg1947@...>; Daniel Brooks <dbrooks.hlaa.roc@...>
Cc: Carla Beyer-Smolin <cbeyer-smolin@...>
Subject: Re: Hybrid meeting slides; scheduling a Zoom run-through with the PPT, Invitation below-> 11:00am

 

Can we go ahead and connect at 11am? If Carla sees this and is available, she can join.

 

HLAA- Rochester is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

 

Topic: Practice run-through-> "Let’s Talk About Hybrid Meetings"

Time: Feb 27, 2023 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

 

Join Zoom Meeting

 

Meeting ID: 837 8102 1905

Passcode: 438928

 


From: L G <lrg1947@...>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2023 9:34 AM
To: Daniel Brooks <dbrooks.hlaa.roc@...>
Cc: Carla Beyer-Smolin <cbeyer-smolin@...>; Chas Johnstone <chasjohnstone@...>; Chas Johnstone <chasjohnstone1@...>
Subject: Re: Hybrid meeting slides; scheduling a Zoom run-through with the PPT tomorrow [MON]

 

Thanks, Dan. Just waiting to hear from Carla.

 

On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 9:17 AM Daniel Brooks <dbrooks.hlaa.roc@...> wrote:

Sounds good.   Let me know when you plan to meet via zoom.  I might be available.  

 

Loving I think the slides you have look great.  Great job!

 

Dan

 

On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 9:09 AM L G <lrg1947@...> wrote:

I have many photos of the meeting room and equipment. I've put some of them into a 'hybrid meeting album'.  and will have them available if we want to give the audience a little more insight to our setup.

Lorin

 

On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 8:57 PM L G <lrg1947@...> wrote:

Tks, I am available at those times as well.

Lorin

 

On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 8:53 PM Chas Johnstone <chasjohnstone@...> wrote:

Lorin, the draft version of the PPT is really good.

 

I am available tomorrow for a run-through 10am to 1pm.

 


From: L G <lrg1947@...>
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2023 7:26 PM
To: Daniel Brooks <DBrooks.HLAA.ROC@...>; Chas Johnstone <chasjohnstone@...>; Carla Beyer-Smolin <cbeyer-smolin@...>
Subject: Hybrid meeting slides

 

A draft version of the slides will be shared with you shortly after sending this email.

 

After our meeting yesterday and listening to your comments, I realized that I was planning too much content for 30 minutes max of presentation.  With 70-some people potentially showing up, I agree that we need a lot of time for Q&A and scaled back the slide content a bit.

 

There are 7 presentation slides but only 4 that contain talking points.  I thought it was necessary to include those points on the slides so that people can follow along as you both talk.

 

See what you want to be changed and maybe we can meet tomorrow to finish the preparations.  I'm available most of the day. I suggest that we do a walkthrough if you have time.

 

Even with embellishing the talking points or adding more as you talk, we should be able to finish in less than a half-hour.  I did not assume that we would have time to show clips of the videos, but we can do that if needed.

 

Also, I added speaker notes to the slides, mainly for my thought process as I was writing. I'm sure that I missed a lot, so please let me know what needs to be added.  

 

Notice on the last slide that I added a new Gmail account that we can share, rather than providing our personal email addresses.  And it will save extra emails back and forth between us. If you don't like that idea, I'll delete the account or just use it for my address.

 

Lorin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

--

Best Always,

Dan

 

Daniel Brooks

HLAA New York State Association

Immediate Past President



"The mission of HLAA New York State Association is to make hearing loss a statewide concern, promoting self-help while addressing access, advocacy, and education."



HLAA Rochester Chapter 

President

 

Healthy Living with Hearing Loss (HL2)

Co-Chair

 

Cell/text: 585-704-8191

HLAA NYSA Website: https://hearinglossnys.org/

HLAA Rochester Chapter Website: www.hearinglossrochester.org

HL2 Website: http://www.HL2.urmc.edu 


Re: recommendations for a mic to use with a laptop

Ginevra Ralph
 

OOPs – sorry all, this went to the wrong email!

Please ignore.

Ginevra

 

From: HLAATech@... <HLAATech@...> On Behalf Of Ginevra Ralph
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2023 9:19 AM
To: 'HLAATech@...' <HLAATech@...>
Subject: Re: [HLAATech] recommendations for a mic to use with a laptop

 

Hi Ann – thanks for these.

I am pretty sure they have these docs, but will pass them on to be sure that our records are complete.

Meanwhile, do you know of un/successful lawsuits that we should also be analyzing??

Maybe I should connect with Waldo on this too??

Ginevra

 

From: HLAATech@... <HLAATech@...> On Behalf Of Ann Thomas, HLAA Brand Ambassador
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2023 2:30 PM
To: HLAATech@...
Subject: Re: [HLAATech] recommendations for a mic to use with a laptop

 

The Yeti USB microphone made by Blue consistently gets #1 reviews for Zoom, video conferencing. It is currenlty listed for $99 on Amazon.

 

 

Ann


Ann Thomas

Brand Ambassador

Hearing Loss Association of America

6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 320 Rockville, MD 20852

Are you a member of HLAA? Join Now

 


Re: recommendations for a mic to use with a laptop

Alan Katsura, Moderator, CA Diablo Valley Chapter
 

Hi Ginevra

I think you may have posted this message on the wrong board and thread.
--
Alan Katsura
akatsura@...
Moderator HLAA Tech Group


Re: recommendations for a mic to use with a laptop

Ginevra Ralph
 

Hi Ann – thanks for these.

I am pretty sure they have these docs, but will pass them on to be sure that our records are complete.

Meanwhile, do you know of un/successful lawsuits that we should also be analyzing??

Maybe I should connect with Waldo on this too??

Ginevra

 

From: HLAATech@... <HLAATech@...> On Behalf Of Ann Thomas, HLAA Brand Ambassador
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2023 2:30 PM
To: HLAATech@...
Subject: Re: [HLAATech] recommendations for a mic to use with a laptop

 

The Yeti USB microphone made by Blue consistently gets #1 reviews for Zoom, video conferencing. It is currenlty listed for $99 on Amazon.

 

 

Ann


Ann Thomas

Brand Ambassador

Hearing Loss Association of America

6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 320 Rockville, MD 20852

Are you a member of HLAA? Join Now

 


Re: Cd player/radio

Jim Oser
 

Have you seen the website


The website is .garden not .com

One can listen on your computer or telephone, to radio stations all over the world.

There is also a radio.garden app for your phone.

One can listen to music at https://www.spotify.com 

There is also a lot of music at https://www.youtube.com  You don't need to buy youtube music, just listen to normal youtube.

On Mon, Feb 27, 2023, at 6:47 AM, Diane Koosed wrote:
I know CD players/radios are still being made, thankfully, and I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for ones with good clarity for folks like us with hearing loss.  Thanks for any suggestions!
Diane Koosed
Ashland, WI  


Re: Cd player/radio

Diane Koosed
 

P.S.  I am searching for one that is boombox stye, not walkman style.  I want to listen as I go about the house "t-cobbing" (taking care of business).  Bluetooth capability would be nice, but I'm guessing not possible.  
I do know that CD/radios for sale can be found by googling.  I'm wondering about recommendations from anyone who has experience with one make or another.  Thanks fo any help. 


Re: Cd player/radio

Alan Katsura, Moderator, CA Diablo Valley Chapter
 

Hi Diane

You haven’t expressed what format you are looking for. The two popular ones are personal and boombox. Bluetooth is an option on some models, although usually in the boombox format. What is your choice for audio output - speakers or a headset/earbuds? My recommendation is to try an electronics store with a room where you can test various models using, if possible, your output device. 
--
Alan Katsura
akatsura@...
Moderator HLAA Tech Group


Re: linking zoom with webcaptioner.com

Alan Katsura, Moderator, CA Diablo Valley Chapter
 

HLAA is having a 60 minute workshop on Zoom about hybrid meetings presented by the Rochester Chapter Technical Committee this Tuesday, 2/28.

HLAA Chapter Development Workshop - Let's Talk About Hybrid Meetings - Hearing Loss Association of America
--
Alan Katsura
akatsura@...
Moderator HLAA Tech Group


Cd player/radio

Diane Koosed
 

I know CD players/radios are still being made, thankfully, and I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for ones with good clarity for folks like us with hearing loss.  Thanks for any suggestions!
Diane Koosed
Ashland, WI  


Re: recommendations for a mic to use with a laptop

John Woodgate
 

It's omnidirectional, which is OK in  a small room, but in a meeting room a cardioid (directional) microphone picks up less reverberation and background noise.

======================================================================================
Best wishes John Woodgate OOO-Own Opinions Only
www.woodjohn.uk
Rayleigh, Essex UK

I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand. Xunzi (340 - 245 BC)


On 2023-02-27 15:31, Bruce Nelson wrote:

I have gotten amazing results from this USB mic for only $15.


Bruce Nelson


On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 5:05 PM John Woodgate <jmw@...> wrote:

Built-in microphones in laptops are rarely good for anything except speaking directly at it from about 12 inches away. They are omnidirectional, so pock up room reverberation and background noise. That  Singing Machine mic is quite good, but it needs mounting on a stand for use with a computer.

======================================================================================
Best wishes John Woodgate OOO-Own Opinions Only
www.woodjohn.uk
Rayleigh, Essex UK

I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand. Xunzi (340 - 245 BC)


On 2023-02-26 21:56, Janine K wrote:
I just bought a new HP laptop and this mic (remote) for it:

Company:   Singing Machine     All - In- One Professional Microphone
Yes, it is advertised as being for singing or podcasting, but is also good
for Video Conferencing.    

By the way - your laptop should have an internal microphone.  Anyone
speaking from a podium, could just have the laptop opened, on the podium,
and speak clearly into the microphone.  


Janine Katomski
President

On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 4:40 PM Carolyn M. - Texas <ccolley2@...> wrote:
I am currently looking for a mic to go with my HP laptop. I would like that mic to have the capability to either be adapted to a boom or just be a USB attachment. I am looking to spend around the $200 -$300 range. Any recommendations?? 

Thanks, 
Carolyn 


Re: recommendations for a mic to use with a laptop

Bruce Nelson
 

I have gotten amazing results from this USB mic for only $15.


Bruce Nelson


On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 5:05 PM John Woodgate <jmw@...> wrote:

Built-in microphones in laptops are rarely good for anything except speaking directly at it from about 12 inches away. They are omnidirectional, so pock up room reverberation and background noise. That  Singing Machine mic is quite good, but it needs mounting on a stand for use with a computer.

======================================================================================
Best wishes John Woodgate OOO-Own Opinions Only
www.woodjohn.uk
Rayleigh, Essex UK

I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand. Xunzi (340 - 245 BC)


On 2023-02-26 21:56, Janine K wrote:
I just bought a new HP laptop and this mic (remote) for it:

Company:   Singing Machine     All - In- One Professional Microphone
Yes, it is advertised as being for singing or podcasting, but is also good
for Video Conferencing.    

By the way - your laptop should have an internal microphone.  Anyone
speaking from a podium, could just have the laptop opened, on the podium,
and speak clearly into the microphone.  


Janine Katomski
President

On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 4:40 PM Carolyn M. - Texas <ccolley2@...> wrote:
I am currently looking for a mic to go with my HP laptop. I would like that mic to have the capability to either be adapted to a boom or just be a USB attachment. I am looking to spend around the $200 -$300 range. Any recommendations?? 

Thanks, 
Carolyn 


Re: recommendations for a mic to use with a laptop

Ann Thomas, HLAA Brand Ambassador
 

The Yeti USB microphone made by Blue consistently gets #1 reviews for Zoom, video conferencing. It is currenlty listed for $99 on Amazon.


Ann

Ann Thomas
Brand Ambassador
Hearing Loss Association of America
6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 320 Rockville, MD 20852
Are you a member of HLAA? Join Now


Re: recommendations for a mic to use with a laptop

John Woodgate
 

Built-in microphones in laptops are rarely good for anything except speaking directly at it from about 12 inches away. They are omnidirectional, so pock up room reverberation and background noise. That  Singing Machine mic is quite good, but it needs mounting on a stand for use with a computer.

======================================================================================
Best wishes John Woodgate OOO-Own Opinions Only
www.woodjohn.uk
Rayleigh, Essex UK

I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand. Xunzi (340 - 245 BC)


On 2023-02-26 21:56, Janine K wrote:

I just bought a new HP laptop and this mic (remote) for it:

Company:   Singing Machine     All - In- One Professional Microphone
Yes, it is advertised as being for singing or podcasting, but is also good
for Video Conferencing.    

By the way - your laptop should have an internal microphone.  Anyone
speaking from a podium, could just have the laptop opened, on the podium,
and speak clearly into the microphone.  


Janine Katomski
President

On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 4:40 PM Carolyn M. - Texas <ccolley2@...> wrote:
I am currently looking for a mic to go with my HP laptop. I would like that mic to have the capability to either be adapted to a boom or just be a USB attachment. I am looking to spend around the $200 -$300 range. Any recommendations?? 

Thanks, 
Carolyn 


Re: recommendations for a mic to use with a laptop

John Woodgate
 

You do not need to spend anywhere near that much, because it will not give you any better results, unless you are planning to make high-quality recordings of music.  I suggest the NGS MS102, available from Amazon for a very low price. I suggest you buy one and see if it works to your satisfaction. If it does, you can then send the money you saved to me, or donate it to HLAA.

The web site is at: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ngs+ms102+microphone&rh=n%3A172456%2Cn%3A3015406011&dc&ds=v1%3A9JwaNLQ80tyiDWnbXj6c%2BG3EKPgka%2BUtslhGb%2FQiIyQ&crid=1DVIMFW8VQOZV&qid=1677448544&rnid=2941120011&sprefix=NGS+MS102%2Caps%2C190&ref=sr_nr_n_2

======================================================================================
Best wishes John Woodgate OOO-Own Opinions Only
www.woodjohn.uk
Rayleigh, Essex UK

I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand. Xunzi (340 - 245 BC)


On 2023-02-26 21:40, Carolyn M. - Texas wrote:

I am currently looking for a mic to go with my HP laptop. I would like that mic to have the capability to either be adapted to a boom or just be a USB attachment. I am looking to spend around the $200 -$300 range. Any recommendations?? 

Thanks, 
Carolyn 


Re: recommendations for a mic to use with a laptop

Janine K
 

I just bought a new HP laptop and this mic (remote) for it:

Company:   Singing Machine     All - In- One Professional Microphone
Yes, it is advertised as being for singing or podcasting, but is also good
for Video Conferencing.    

By the way - your laptop should have an internal microphone.  Anyone
speaking from a podium, could just have the laptop opened, on the podium,
and speak clearly into the microphone.  


Janine Katomski
President

On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 4:40 PM Carolyn M. - Texas <ccolley2@...> wrote:
I am currently looking for a mic to go with my HP laptop. I would like that mic to have the capability to either be adapted to a boom or just be a USB attachment. I am looking to spend around the $200 -$300 range. Any recommendations?? 

Thanks, 
Carolyn 


recommendations for a mic to use with a laptop

Carolyn M. - Texas
 

I am currently looking for a mic to go with my HP laptop. I would like that mic to have the capability to either be adapted to a boom or just be a USB attachment. I am looking to spend around the $200 -$300 range. Any recommendations?? 

Thanks, 
Carolyn