Zoom interview opinion- use AirPods or computer speaker/mic? Explain why.

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Please always use a headset and mic. If using computer speakers there is sometimes an echo feedback, and if using computer mic, it picks up way more than standard Apple AirPod/earbud mic. So every bird chirp or movement noise in your home creates a distraction. Also voices sound distant and harder to hear when using computer mic

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I think whatever you are more comfortable with.

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Zoom actually recommends using a microphone that is not the computer microphone to have better sound quality.

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I use a Yeti mic, but I also do a lot of webinars and podcasting.

I don’t think it really matters one way or the other.

I use the headset with wand mic... I’ve done 4 hour hearings comfortably!

Personally I think people look kind of silly with AirPods. I know this is boomer mentality but appearances matter, especially during an interview (not a boomer btw). I’ve not had any problems with computer mic or speakers and as long as you can hear everything you should be good to go. Use mute often to cut out any external noises when you’re not taking tho.

This was the exact fear I had about the perception of the AirPods. Luckily as a lady mine were mostly hidden by my hair and the boomer interview did have his own in. Whew!

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The wired AirPods that come with your phone are best because the mic is right next to your mouth - I’ve been told by multiple people that I sound better with it

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