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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I have over the ear hearing aids. I tried several headsets and found Bose headset with mic fits over my hearing aids, the sound is clearer and doesn’t give feedback.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I’ve learned that it is important to only use one audio connection with the headset, otherwise you will get audio feedback.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Best practices:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D">Bluetooth the headset with the laptop.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D">Use the wire connection (headset to laptop)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Bose is expensive, but for me it is worth the price.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hope this helps.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Lydia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> athen-list <athen-list-bounces@mailman12.u.washington.edu>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Lavey,Shannon<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 7, 2022 5:54 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> [Athen] hearing aid/headset mic question<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I'm working with an individual who has in-the-canal hearing aids (Miracle Ear ME Mini 5CIC -digital hearing aid). He is trying to find a headset microphone for virtual meetings that he can wear with the hearing aids that does not cause
audio feedback, and that is comfortable to wear with the hearing aids. Do you have any recommendations for headset microphones for this situation?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you!<o:p></o:p></p>
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