Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-20 Thread Boston, Jason W 
Scorpio,
I actually tried to do the balance for each device. In prior versions of 
windows you could affect the balance, but it was for all sound and not 
application specific. So far it looks like I'm going to check out the 
Plantronics headset mentioned in another email. Would be great if the headset 
came in Bluetooth.

Thanks,
Jason

-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf 
Of Scorpio Forever
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 6:13 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

My apologies for my last post, as I gave incorrect information regarding moving 
the sound from the dual channel to the single one.  It would seem this is not 
possible, and my only explanation for thinking this could be done was that I 
was listening to a podcast on Winamp, and I could change the channels on that 
application.

Anyway, I am sorry for the misinformation.

Scorpio

-Original Message-
From: Dave Carlson
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 10:51 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

In all the years I've used JAWS, it's never been set up to allow channeling to 
a single side. Appears to be a purely monaural signal fed to the sound driver.

I use a Plantronics headset specifically designed for this need. Left side is 
telephone plus boom mike, right side is sound card output. They also sell a 
sound card dongle designed to work with this splitting.

Dave Carlson
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer

- Original Message -
From: "Lenny McHugh" 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 07:34 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets


I did that with a piece of custom hardware when I was working. One of the
field engineers made a splitter box for me. It had two inputs on one side
and one output on the other side. The box was a plastic box about a little
smaller than a cigarette package. Inside the wires from the sound card went
to one side of the stereo jack for the headphones. The phone wires went to
the other side along with the transceiver for the mike. At the time the cost
was about $9 for the parts. If you know any ham radio operators they should
be able to make one for you very easy. Also some of your computer support
technicians may also be able to make the box. I retired in 1999 and about 2
years ago while cleaning up I tossed it. I had not needed it since I retired
and then a few weeks ago I really could have used it when on the phone with
an Apple support tech.

-Original Message- 
From: David Ferrin
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:57 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

I've been using JAWS for 19 years and so far have not encountered that
ability. Honestly though that might very well be an issue with sound card
technology more than anything else.

-Original Message- 
From: Boston, Jason W
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:33 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

Hello all,
I was wondering if there is a way to force jaws to only play in the left or
right channel? I use a headset at work for calls and I would like it if I
could set at least jaws to only come to one ear and then I can set the phone
calls to be heard in the other ear. I have a very hard time listening to
jaws and the phone through the same ear.

Thanks,
Jason

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Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-20 Thread Brent Harding 
The only one Plantronics made I heard of is the SMH1783-11. The issue is 
that it has this quick disconnect plug that is designed to work with desk 
phones, but only the ones they support. I have a job prospect that might 
come through where I'd need to take calls, and if they use a software phone 
instead, I'm not sure what one would need to adapt a desk phone connection 
as on this thing to a sound card connection computers use. One guy at 
Plantronics suggested it might work, but because the amp part couldn't be 
used doing it this way, one might get weak mic audio or none at all because 
the mic in it needs adequate power. Since custom order stuff is usually 
unreturnable, what would I tell VR to get so I don't waste their money on 
something that has a chance of not working?


- Original Message - 
From: "Boston, Jason W" 

To: 
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 8:12 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets



Scorpio,
I actually tried to do the balance for each device. In prior versions of 
windows you could affect the balance, but it was for all sound and not 
application specific. So far it looks like I'm going to check out the 
Plantronics headset mentioned in another email. Would be great if the 
headset came in Bluetooth.


Thanks,
Jason

-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On 
Behalf Of Scorpio Forever

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 6:13 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

My apologies for my last post, as I gave incorrect information regarding 
moving the sound from the dual channel to the single one.  It would seem 
this is not possible, and my only explanation for thinking this could be 
done was that I was listening to a podcast on Winamp, and I could change 
the channels on that application.


Anyway, I am sorry for the misinformation.

Scorpio

-Original Message-
From: Dave Carlson
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 10:51 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

In all the years I've used JAWS, it's never been set up to allow 
channeling to a single side. Appears to be a purely monaural signal fed to 
the sound driver.


I use a Plantronics headset specifically designed for this need. Left side 
is telephone plus boom mike, right side is sound card output. They also 
sell a sound card dongle designed to work with this splitting.


Dave Carlson
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer

- Original Message -
From: "Lenny McHugh" 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 07:34 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets


I did that with a piece of custom hardware when I was working. One of the
field engineers made a splitter box for me. It had two inputs on one side
and one output on the other side. The box was a plastic box about a little
smaller than a cigarette package. Inside the wires from the sound card 
went

to one side of the stereo jack for the headphones. The phone wires went to
the other side along with the transceiver for the mike. At the time the 
cost
was about $9 for the parts. If you know any ham radio operators they 
should

be able to make one for you very easy. Also some of your computer support
technicians may also be able to make the box. I retired in 1999 and about 
2
years ago while cleaning up I tossed it. I had not needed it since I 
retired
and then a few weeks ago I really could have used it when on the phone 
with

an Apple support tech.

-Original Message- 
From: David Ferrin

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:57 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

I've been using JAWS for 19 years and so far have not encountered that
ability. Honestly though that might very well be an issue with sound card
technology more than anything else.

-Original Message- 
From: Boston, Jason W

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:33 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

Hello all,
I was wondering if there is a way to force jaws to only play in the left 
or

right channel? I use a headset at work for calls and I would like it if I
could set at least jaws to only come to one ear and then I can set the 
phone

calls to be heard in the other ear. I have a very hard time listening to
jaws and the phone through the same ear.

Thanks,
Jason

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Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-20 Thread Brent Harding 
How would that work if the phone at some places is through a software phone 
that's on the computer? A second sound card hooked to USB would probably be 
what you want then, but since this one, at least the one I talked to 
Plantronics about, only supports certain desk phones, appears to not be 
usable in that case. Another guy called me back and said that it might work, 
but the amplifier might not be compatible and that could make the mic either 
mute or very low to the caller. Since this thing is a custom order item, how 
would one be sure it would work adequately since there are likely no 
returns? I don't want to waste VR's money to find out when I get a first 
call that they hear nothing.


- Original Message - 
From: "Dave Carlson" 

To: 
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets


In all the years I've used JAWS, it's never been set up to allow 
channeling

to a single side. Appears to be a purely monaural signal fed to the sound
driver.

I use a Plantronics headset specifically designed for this need. Left side
is telephone plus boom mike, right side is sound card output. They also 
sell

a sound card dongle designed to work with this splitting.

Dave Carlson
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer

- Original Message - 
From: "Lenny McHugh" 

To: 
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 07:34 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets


I did that with a piece of custom hardware when I was working. One of the
field engineers made a splitter box for me. It had two inputs on one side
and one output on the other side. The box was a plastic box about a little
smaller than a cigarette package. Inside the wires from the sound card 
went

to one side of the stereo jack for the headphones. The phone wires went to
the other side along with the transceiver for the mike. At the time the 
cost
was about $9 for the parts. If you know any ham radio operators they 
should

be able to make one for you very easy. Also some of your computer support
technicians may also be able to make the box. I retired in 1999 and about 
2
years ago while cleaning up I tossed it. I had not needed it since I 
retired
and then a few weeks ago I really could have used it when on the phone 
with

an Apple support tech.

-Original Message- 
From: David Ferrin

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:57 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

I've been using JAWS for 19 years and so far have not encountered that
ability. Honestly though that might very well be an issue with sound card
technology more than anything else.

-Original Message- 
From: Boston, Jason W

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:33 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

Hello all,
I was wondering if there is a way to force jaws to only play in the left 
or

right channel? I use a headset at work for calls and I would like it if I
could set at least jaws to only come to one ear and then I can set the 
phone

calls to be heard in the other ear. I have a very hard time listening to
jaws and the phone through the same ear.

Thanks,
Jason

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Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-20 Thread Brent Harding 
That would probably work. This Dell laptop I'm having so much trouble with, 
when you try to do that, controls the system volume when you change the 
volume in the mixer for the Jaws listing in there, so one couldn't likely 
turn the phone up and Jaws down either. That might be a nuance of that 
particular machine, or FS might only allow system volume and nothing else.


- Original Message - 
From: "Scorpio Forever" 

To: 
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets


There's also the option of getting your employer to purchase a single ear 
headset with an ear loop, instead of an actual headband, that way you can 
have Jaws flowing out of one ear, and the phone call from another ear, 
using a separate headset on each ear.


These are available pretty much anywhere, Best Buy, Staples, 
Wal-Mart/Amazon, etc..


You can also employ a second sound card through which you can filter Jaws, 
while the phone call comes through the main sound card, that sort of 
thing.


Unfortunately, there are so many options for doing this, but none that 
will allow you to use the same sound card, as that is undoable, unless you 
go into the volume mixer, and move each sound to the left and right  ear.


For example, opening the sound mixer will give you the ability to move 
Jaws sounds to the right ear, while allowing you to move the main sound, 
or what ever application you use for the phone calls to move to the 
opposite ear.


Just thinking out loud here, but I think this would be the most effective 
and most inexpensive.


Hope this helps.

Scorpio



-Original Message- 
From: David Ferrin

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:57 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

I've been using JAWS for 19 years and so far have not encountered that
ability. Honestly though that might very well be an issue with sound card
technology more than anything else.

-Original Message- 
From: Boston, Jason W

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:33 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

Hello all,
I was wondering if there is a way to force jaws to only play in the left 
or

right channel? I use a headset at work for calls and I would like it if I
could set at least jaws to only come to one ear and then I can set the 
phone

calls to be heard in the other ear. I have a very hard time listening to
jaws and the phone through the same ear.

Thanks,
Jason

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Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-20 Thread David Casanave 
Hi Brent,
Check with your VR Counselor to see if it's possible to send an Assistive
Technology Specialist to your new workplace when you start the new job. They
will help you to evaluate, select and integrate available tech (including
jaws and phone systems) for you to most effectively do the work. Their
mission is to facilitate the best chance for your employment success. 
All the best,
Diversable Dave
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Brent Harding
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 8:19 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

The only one Plantronics made I heard of is the SMH1783-11. The issue is
that it has this quick disconnect plug that is designed to work with desk
phones, but only the ones they support. I have a job prospect that might
come through where I'd need to take calls, and if they use a software phone
instead, I'm not sure what one would need to adapt a desk phone connection
as on this thing to a sound card connection computers use. One guy at
Plantronics suggested it might work, but because the amp part couldn't be
used doing it this way, one might get weak mic audio or none at all because
the mic in it needs adequate power. Since custom order stuff is usually
unreturnable, what would I tell VR to get so I don't waste their money on
something that has a chance of not working?

- Original Message -
From: "Boston, Jason W" 
To: 
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 8:12 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets


> Scorpio,
> I actually tried to do the balance for each device. In prior versions of 
> windows you could affect the balance, but it was for all sound and not 
> application specific. So far it looks like I'm going to check out the 
> Plantronics headset mentioned in another email. Would be great if the 
> headset came in Bluetooth.
>
> Thanks,
> Jason
>
> -Original Message-
> From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On 
> Behalf Of Scorpio Forever
> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 6:13 PM
> To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets
>
> My apologies for my last post, as I gave incorrect information regarding 
> moving the sound from the dual channel to the single one.  It would seem 
> this is not possible, and my only explanation for thinking this could be 
> done was that I was listening to a podcast on Winamp, and I could change 
> the channels on that application.
>
> Anyway, I am sorry for the misinformation.
>
> Scorpio
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Dave Carlson
> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 10:51 AM
> To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets
>
> In all the years I've used JAWS, it's never been set up to allow 
> channeling to a single side. Appears to be a purely monaural signal fed to

> the sound driver.
>
> I use a Plantronics headset specifically designed for this need. Left side

> is telephone plus boom mike, right side is sound card output. They also 
> sell a sound card dongle designed to work with this splitting.
>
> Dave Carlson
> Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Lenny McHugh" 
> To: 
> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 07:34 AM
> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets
>
>
> I did that with a piece of custom hardware when I was working. One of the
> field engineers made a splitter box for me. It had two inputs on one side
> and one output on the other side. The box was a plastic box about a little
> smaller than a cigarette package. Inside the wires from the sound card 
> went
> to one side of the stereo jack for the headphones. The phone wires went to
> the other side along with the transceiver for the mike. At the time the 
> cost
> was about $9 for the parts. If you know any ham radio operators they 
> should
> be able to make one for you very easy. Also some of your computer support
> technicians may also be able to make the box. I retired in 1999 and about 
> 2
> years ago while cleaning up I tossed it. I had not needed it since I 
> retired
> and then a few weeks ago I really could have used it when on the phone 
> with
> an Apple support tech.
>
> -Original Message- 
> From: David Ferrin
> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:57 AM
> To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets
>
> I've been using JAWS for 19 years and so far have not encountered that
> ability. Honestly though that might very well be an issue with sound card
> technology more than anything else.
>
> -Original Message- 
> From: Boston, Jason W
> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:33 AM
>

Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-20 Thread Rick Petersen 


Hi, I've been training JAWS users in call centers for many years. We've always 
used dual headsets, usually made by plantronics and purchased through maxi 
aids. One side of the headset connects directly to the computer's sound port 
and the other connects to the telephone system. The maxi aids item number is: 
SMH 1783-11Hope this helps.

Rick PetersenVirginia Support Services
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Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-20 Thread Boston, Jason W 
Sounds nice, but I'm using a soft phone where you use a USB headset to take 
calls. However, I've found a way to configure both Sysco IP communicator and 
the default audio device via sound settings so both Jaws and phone calls come 
out of the same headset. Of course there is the issue, it only has one earphone 
and I'm not able to hear a person talk and listen to jaws in the same ear at 
the same time. I might be able to manage this if I could at least put the call 
to one ear on a stereo headset. However, I can't make a case for work to 
purchase a stereo headset if I can't make it work. Right now I just wear a 
headset in one ear and ear buds in the other ear. I do not like this 
arrangement, but it's better than nothing.

When I work from home, I do not have a traditional phone to use. I must take 
all work calls through the IP software phone.

Thanks,
Jason

-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf 
Of Rick Petersen
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 3:21 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets



Hi, I've been training JAWS users in call centers for many years. We've always 
used dual headsets, usually made by plantronics and purchased through maxi 
aids. One side of the headset connects directly to the computer's sound port 
and the other connects to the telephone system. The maxi aids item number is: 
SMH 1783-11Hope this helps.

Rick PetersenVirginia Support Services
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Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-19 Thread Scorpio Forever 
There's also the option of getting your employer to purchase a single ear 
headset with an ear loop, instead of an actual headband, that way you can 
have Jaws flowing out of one ear, and the phone call from another ear, using 
a separate headset on each ear.


These are available pretty much anywhere, Best Buy, Staples, 
Wal-Mart/Amazon, etc..


You can also employ a second sound card through which you can filter Jaws, 
while the phone call comes through the main sound card, that sort of thing.


Unfortunately, there are so many options for doing this, but none that will 
allow you to use the same sound card, as that is undoable, unless you go 
into the volume mixer, and move each sound to the left and right  ear.


For example, opening the sound mixer will give you the ability to move Jaws 
sounds to the right ear, while allowing you to move the main sound, or what 
ever application you use for the phone calls to move to the opposite ear.


Just thinking out loud here, but I think this would be the most effective 
and most inexpensive.


Hope this helps.

Scorpio



-Original Message- 
From: David Ferrin

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:57 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

I've been using JAWS for 19 years and so far have not encountered that
ability. Honestly though that might very well be an issue with sound card
technology more than anything else.

-Original Message- 
From: Boston, Jason W

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:33 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

Hello all,
I was wondering if there is a way to force jaws to only play in the left or
right channel? I use a headset at work for calls and I would like it if I
could set at least jaws to only come to one ear and then I can set the phone
calls to be heard in the other ear. I have a very hard time listening to
jaws and the phone through the same ear.

Thanks,
Jason

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Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-19 Thread Scorpio Forever 
My apologies for my last post, as I gave incorrect information regarding 
moving the sound from the dual channel to the single one.  It would seem 
this is not possible, and my only explanation for thinking this could be 
done was that I was listening to a podcast on Winamp, and I could change the 
channels on that application.


Anyway, I am sorry for the misinformation.

Scorpio

-Original Message- 
From: Dave Carlson

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 10:51 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

In all the years I've used JAWS, it's never been set up to allow channeling
to a single side. Appears to be a purely monaural signal fed to the sound
driver.

I use a Plantronics headset specifically designed for this need. Left side
is telephone plus boom mike, right side is sound card output. They also sell
a sound card dongle designed to work with this splitting.

Dave Carlson
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer

- Original Message - 
From: "Lenny McHugh" 

To: 
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 07:34 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets


I did that with a piece of custom hardware when I was working. One of the
field engineers made a splitter box for me. It had two inputs on one side
and one output on the other side. The box was a plastic box about a little
smaller than a cigarette package. Inside the wires from the sound card went
to one side of the stereo jack for the headphones. The phone wires went to
the other side along with the transceiver for the mike. At the time the cost
was about $9 for the parts. If you know any ham radio operators they should
be able to make one for you very easy. Also some of your computer support
technicians may also be able to make the box. I retired in 1999 and about 2
years ago while cleaning up I tossed it. I had not needed it since I retired
and then a few weeks ago I really could have used it when on the phone with
an Apple support tech.

-Original Message- 
From: David Ferrin

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:57 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

I've been using JAWS for 19 years and so far have not encountered that
ability. Honestly though that might very well be an issue with sound card
technology more than anything else.

-Original Message- 
From: Boston, Jason W

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:33 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

Hello all,
I was wondering if there is a way to force jaws to only play in the left or
right channel? I use a headset at work for calls and I would like it if I
could set at least jaws to only come to one ear and then I can set the phone
calls to be heard in the other ear. I have a very hard time listening to
jaws and the phone through the same ear.

Thanks,
Jason

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Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-19 Thread Becky Buckner 

Hi Jason.
This usually means getting a specially made headset.  If we have any 
reservationists on this list, they may b able to help also.



- Original Message - 
From: "David Ferrin" 

To: 
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:57 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets


I've been using JAWS for 19 years and so far have not encountered that 
ability. Honestly though that might very well be an issue with sound card 
technology more than anything else.


-Original Message- 
From: Boston, Jason W

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:33 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

Hello all,
I was wondering if there is a way to force jaws to only play in the left 
or right channel? I use a headset at work for calls and I would like it if 
I could set at least jaws to only come to one ear and then I can set the 
phone calls to be heard in the other ear. I have a very hard time 
listening to jaws and the phone through the same ear.


Thanks,
Jason

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Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-19 Thread Rose Combs 
I worked for 26 years after having surgery for a tumor in left ear, with
reconstruction so I can hear some.  I was a medical transcriptionist and I
tried many things to put JAWS to my left ear so I could hear and my
dictation on the right.  Nothing was overly successful and required two
headphones at once which was uncomfortable.  The only thing that did not was
trying an audible mixer, however, I got a lot of static and hum, only wore
one set but it was clunky and after a couple of days I went back to having
Jaws often blast me out if the dictation was low volume.  I was annoyed by
it, often got headaches due to it but I stayed in the job until outsourced
in March this year.  I even went to outsourced company but there I had more
than just volume problems, everything they tried to assure me worked may
have somewhat or not at all and the rest is history ... retired, bored, but
not ready to jump into the medical transcription field at this point because
every platform, 90% of the other activities such as payroll, filling in
needed forms, being docked test scores on HIPA because they had images one
needed to select and no way of knowing what they were, having to call third
cousin to get into TeamViewer to assist me on more than one occasion in a
six week period left me emotionally and physically ill.  
Husband passed in May 2014, received outsource plan in November 2014,
struggled with getting applications and other issues with pre-employment
solved with minimal assistance and on their time, not mine, then six weeks
of always being found wanting because aspect of software just did not work
put me in a very bad place.  Anyone who has had a pile-up in a several month
period should understand.  

So, I wish there was a successful way to use one headphone set and keep Jaws
to one side at a volume needed not to distract but be there when needed did
exist.  However, I had one device that I had to hook two different earphones
in, both of which needed their own volume controls, worked except for
wearing two earphone at the same time for a while, until the headaches
became truly unbearable.  
Inventors out there Dream up something with one headset, not too heavy,
noise canceling with ability to control different items at their own volumes
and ear and you could probably have several customers, not me so much now
that I retired earlier than my original plan, but there are others who could
use such a device, not Gerry rigged, packaged nicely internal mechanics,
digitalization etc. to work with cord in back to plug in or connect to
battery, plug in front for one earphone plug and maybe buttons or knobs for
control of sides, volume, maybe tone for each side and I know some MTs who
would jump for it.  Keep price down, of course.  
Takers?  Not me, I know nothing about electronics other than to plug in,
connect and turn on, LOL.  

Rose Combs
roseco...@q.com
A picture may be worth a thousand words but it takes up three times the
memory!


-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of David Ferrin
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 7:57 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

I've been using JAWS for 19 years and so far have not encountered that 
ability. Honestly though that might very well be an issue with sound card 
technology more than anything else.

-Original Message- 
From: Boston, Jason W
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:33 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

Hello all,
I was wondering if there is a way to force jaws to only play in the left or 
right channel? I use a headset at work for calls and I would like it if I 
could set at least jaws to only come to one ear and then I can set the phone

calls to be heard in the other ear. I have a very hard time listening to 
jaws and the phone through the same ear.

Thanks,
Jason

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Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-19 Thread Lenny McHugh 
I did that with a piece of custom hardware when I was working. One of the 
field engineers made a splitter box for me. It had two inputs on one side 
and one output on the other side. The box was a plastic box about a little 
smaller than a cigarette package. Inside the wires from the sound card went 
to one side of the stereo jack for the headphones. The phone wires went to 
the other side along with the transceiver for the mike. At the time the cost 
was about $9 for the parts. If you know any ham radio operators they should 
be able to make one for you very easy. Also some of your computer support 
technicians may also be able to make the box. I retired in 1999 and about 2 
years ago while cleaning up I tossed it. I had not needed it since I retired 
and then a few weeks ago I really could have used it when on the phone with 
an Apple support tech.


-Original Message- 
From: David Ferrin

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:57 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

I've been using JAWS for 19 years and so far have not encountered that
ability. Honestly though that might very well be an issue with sound card
technology more than anything else.

-Original Message- 
From: Boston, Jason W

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:33 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

Hello all,
I was wondering if there is a way to force jaws to only play in the left or
right channel? I use a headset at work for calls and I would like it if I
could set at least jaws to only come to one ear and then I can set the phone
calls to be heard in the other ear. I have a very hard time listening to
jaws and the phone through the same ear.

Thanks,
Jason

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Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-19 Thread Dave Carlson 
In all the years I've used JAWS, it's never been set up to allow channeling 
to a single side. Appears to be a purely monaural signal fed to the sound 
driver.

I use a Plantronics headset specifically designed for this need. Left side 
is telephone plus boom mike, right side is sound card output. They also sell 
a sound card dongle designed to work with this splitting.

Dave Carlson
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer

- Original Message - 
From: "Lenny McHugh" 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 07:34 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets


I did that with a piece of custom hardware when I was working. One of the
field engineers made a splitter box for me. It had two inputs on one side
and one output on the other side. The box was a plastic box about a little
smaller than a cigarette package. Inside the wires from the sound card went
to one side of the stereo jack for the headphones. The phone wires went to
the other side along with the transceiver for the mike. At the time the cost
was about $9 for the parts. If you know any ham radio operators they should
be able to make one for you very easy. Also some of your computer support
technicians may also be able to make the box. I retired in 1999 and about 2
years ago while cleaning up I tossed it. I had not needed it since I retired
and then a few weeks ago I really could have used it when on the phone with
an Apple support tech.

-Original Message- 
From: David Ferrin
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:57 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

I've been using JAWS for 19 years and so far have not encountered that
ability. Honestly though that might very well be an issue with sound card
technology more than anything else.

-Original Message- 
From: Boston, Jason W
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:33 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

Hello all,
I was wondering if there is a way to force jaws to only play in the left or
right channel? I use a headset at work for calls and I would like it if I
could set at least jaws to only come to one ear and then I can set the phone
calls to be heard in the other ear. I have a very hard time listening to
jaws and the phone through the same ear.

Thanks,
Jason

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Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-19 Thread Alan Robbins 
Jason,

It seems a year or two ago this topic came up on the list.
If I remember, it could be done but required a certain type
headset or device which I believe was quite costly. Try
searching the archives if no one gets back to you

Best,
Al

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From: JAWS-Users-List
[mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of
Boston, Jason W
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:34 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

Hello all,
I was wondering if there is a way to force jaws to only play
in the left or right channel? I use a headset at work for
calls and I would like it if I could set at least jaws to
only come to one ear and then I can set the phone calls to
be heard in the other ear. I have a very hard time listening
to jaws and the phone through the same ear.

Thanks,
Jason

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Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-19 Thread David Ferrin 
I've been using JAWS for 19 years and so far have not encountered that 
ability. Honestly though that might very well be an issue with sound card 
technology more than anything else.


-Original Message- 
From: Boston, Jason W

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:33 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

Hello all,
I was wondering if there is a way to force jaws to only play in the left or 
right channel? I use a headset at work for calls and I would like it if I 
could set at least jaws to only come to one ear and then I can set the phone 
calls to be heard in the other ear. I have a very hard time listening to 
jaws and the phone through the same ear.


Thanks,
Jason

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Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

2015-11-19 Thread Kurt Miller 
Dave,
Can you give the model of that headset or where you bought it? Would love to
check this out and see if it would work for my needs also. 
I currently use 2 single earpieces, 1 connected to computer and the other to
the phone. It gets the job done but would like something else.
Thanks,
Kurt

-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Dave Carlson
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 10:52 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

In all the years I've used JAWS, it's never been set up to allow channeling
to a single side. Appears to be a purely monaural signal fed to the sound
driver.

I use a Plantronics headset specifically designed for this need. Left side
is telephone plus boom mike, right side is sound card output. They also sell
a sound card dongle designed to work with this splitting.

Dave Carlson
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer

- Original Message -
From: "Lenny McHugh" 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 07:34 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets


I did that with a piece of custom hardware when I was working. One of the
field engineers made a splitter box for me. It had two inputs on one side
and one output on the other side. The box was a plastic box about a little
smaller than a cigarette package. Inside the wires from the sound card went
to one side of the stereo jack for the headphones. The phone wires went to
the other side along with the transceiver for the mike. At the time the cost
was about $9 for the parts. If you know any ham radio operators they should
be able to make one for you very easy. Also some of your computer support
technicians may also be able to make the box. I retired in 1999 and about 2
years ago while cleaning up I tossed it. I had not needed it since I retired
and then a few weeks ago I really could have used it when on the phone with
an Apple support tech.

-Original Message- 
From: David Ferrin
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:57 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

I've been using JAWS for 19 years and so far have not encountered that
ability. Honestly though that might very well be an issue with sound card
technology more than anything else.

-Original Message- 
From: Boston, Jason W
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:33 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW and balance of sound for headsets

Hello all,
I was wondering if there is a way to force jaws to only play in the left or
right channel? I use a headset at work for calls and I would like it if I
could set at least jaws to only come to one ear and then I can set the phone
calls to be heard in the other ear. I have a very hard time listening to
jaws and the phone through the same ear.

Thanks,
Jason

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