Thread: Zoom and Laptop computer external speakers

Hello All,

Just had a quick browse on eBay and found this 3.5 mm (previously referred to as 'round headphone plug') connected headset... ONIKUMA K19 RGB Wired Stereo Gaming Headset for PS4/PC/Xbox One Controller/Laptop.

Would this 3.5 mm plug override the Zoom's default of going to the laptop inbuilt computer?

I would have posted the direct link - however it is about a kilometre long.

Having a blue-tooth headset and six Logitech speakers that cannot be accessed is an area of significant annoyance to me. Especially when on 100% volume on the inbuilt speaker I still have issues hearing the audio on Zoom. Especially when someone has the sheer audacity drive their car along the road located in front of my house. Ability to hear the inbuilt speaker's audio ... zero,

You know a graphic description of my annoyance with Zoom and its default to the inbuilt speaker would go something like ... Zoom

Kind regards
Lionel

Hi,
Headphone sockets usually have an interrupt switch in them which disconnects the speaker as you insert the plug.
Not sure any more how many contacts are involved for
1. Headphones only
2. Headphones + Microphone
Cheers

Originally Posted by austastar

Hi,
Headphone sockets usually have an interrupt switch in them which disconnects the speaker as you insert the plug.
Not sure any more how many contacts are involved for
1. Headphones only
2. Headphones + Microphone
Cheers

Thank you austastar,

It is funny that I have to revert to 'old' technology to override blue-tooth and similar technological advances. Yes, I do identify as a semi-luddite. It is probably not the best technological stance to operate from. Oh I am not a technophobe. I just have issues with the placement of role of where a tool is manipulated by a human in the attempt to make life easier or more efficient. Not the alternative of a human being controlled by an unresponsive machine. If I want a machine to do something that is what I expect it to do ... who is controlling whom?

I do make considered independent attempts to resolve technological issues. If these concerted attempts fail then that is when the Luddite in me comes out ...



Kind regards
Lionel

Try plugging in a set of phone type earbuds. If they work, the gaming headset will probably also work.
Don.

Hello All,

Has anyone noticed that lately any attempts to contact a techology based provider's 'Help' section links to a series of previously answered questions. Then after you realise that none of the example answers match your particular question, there is no email address of said organisation's 'helpcentre' provided on their 'help' page. For instance ... Zoom... See I did follow an independent track of seeking assistance,



Then I decided to contact the AULRO brain's trust.

Kind regards
Lionel