I using zoom to teach. However sometimes the voice not clear using webcam. (the sound via webcam, which i bought in Shopee, less than RM 50)

*the sound need to be hear by students in physical class.

Any solution? Thanks

This post has been edited by teacherharvard: Jan 3 2023, 07:25 PM

Can you use headset with mic attached? Or Bluetooth headphone?

PC headset? Got any pic?
The voice is better
*i already using external speaker for my laptop.
Do it occupy d same slot?

My computer knowledge is below average.

This post has been edited by teacherharvard: Jan 3 2023, 06:46 PM

Yeap! Something like the link below would be good enough. But if you will be moving around while teaching, then you might want something Bluetooth.

https://shopee.com.my/product/171704899/699...61-1672742724.9

You will also need to make sure the headset mic is selected (and not your webcam/ laptops mic).

Alternatively if you have a wired earphone with a mic you can use that too.

Speaker using usb or headphone jack? If usb then no prob. If headphone jack, may need a headset with usb connection

Get a proper MIC is better than using webcam built-in tiny mic hole.

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/promo-35....29562692ixICDE

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/micropho....29562692ixICDE

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/usb-desk....29562692ixICDE

laptop or desktop? usually laptops have internal mics and they should be at least better than the cheap webcam mic

in terms of ports
if its a laptop with only 1 aux port, then its a shared port, you would need an adapter to connect both speakers and mic at the same time
if got 2, usually got label which one is speaker and which one is mic
if desktop I think all of them have multiple ports

or easier solution is a usb mic

You should not be using an external speaker when doing web conferencing. This could result in echoes or loud feedback when sound from the speaker gets picked up by the external microphone.

Getting a headset would be the cheapest option in solving this problem. A good headset should be able to pick up your voice only and not the surrounding noise. You will need to spend more that a hundred for a good set.

* because i m doing physical class & online class together.

My laptop own speaker sound is crack.
So, i use external speaker.

Webcam is necessary too to see d face. Laptop webcam in awkward position.

I wan online class & physical class can heard each other voice.

So, what's the best solution?

This post has been edited by teacherharvard: Jan 3 2023, 11:35 PM

Going to need more information than that in order to figure out a proper solution.

Is the speaker there just for you to listen in on zoom or is it for the entire class as well?

When teaching, are you standing/sitting fixed at a specific location or will you be moving around a specific area? This will determine whether you need a wired or wireless headset. This will also determine whether you can use a simple webcam or something more complicated.

Will you be using some kind of whiteboard that need to be visible to those using zoom? A simple webcam may not be sufficient in this situation.

The more complicated it gets, the more likely that you will need an assistant to handle the extra stuff while teaching. Also the hardware cost will go up as well.

I rarely move around.. Only occasionally, walk to check.

I just sit there to teach only. So, wired headset just be fine.

But, i thought if use headset, all te sound eill be on headset, the sound will not out fr speaker.

That is the point. You don't want sound from the external speakers ending up in the microphone. Microphones generally don't work well in noisy environment. Your external speaker is essentially a source of noise in this situation.

No..

I wan the online students to hear the voice of physical class.

How many thousands of ringgit are you prepared to spend on this? You are essentially looking for a video conferencing kit for a large room. Specialized microphones and speakers with noise cancelling features.
https://www.logitech.com/en-my/products/video-conferencing/room-solutions/rally-ultra-hd-conferencecam.html

I have tested the RM30-RM109 cheap webcams (Around 7 types since pandemic started). A lot of them have good image quality. But all of them have a similar problem. Very lousy microphone. Volume capture is very low and not sensitive to sounds.

End up the most cheapest Logitech C310 is far more better in the balance of sound and image for its price. It has better image even though it is 720p. And its sensor has better low light performance also. But the microphone is the star as it captures sound very well that you do not need to use mic boost in Sound Control. During pandemic this unit was over RM200. But now it hovers somewhere Between RM130-170.

I heard there are fake versions of this one too. And i do not know how to recognize it. But buying from physical shops like All IT, Startec, C Zone, Sri Komputer, etc should almost guarantee it is original product.

If i were you i would sell off the cheapo webcam and pay a little more to get the C310 webcam.

This post has been edited by netmatrix: Jan 7 2023, 04:20 PM

What do you expect from a less than RM50 webcam?

If you want good image quality and good audio without having the need to use headsets/headphones, buy the Logitech C922 Pro