Microphones for Zoom and hybrid rooms
The microphones listed on this page have been tested by the IT department and are intended as a complement to the teacher whose needs have not been met by the pre-installed technical equipment in Zoom and hybrid halls. As a teacher, you have to order the microphone you are interested in yourself, this page is only intended as helpful recommendations.
Tested and recommended microphones
The microphones in the classrooms are built into the document camera, which means that they work best when you are close to the camera. If you as a teacher feel the need for a more mobile microphone, you need to buy the microphone yourself, so to facilitate that process, we at IT have tested a number of microphones and found the ones we recommend for you as a teacher. You do not need to think about drivers.
If you are not sure what type of USB port you have, read more on the Connect with USB in Zoom and hybrid rooms page.
If you have the wrong type of USB port in your laptop or do not have enough ports, read more on the page about USB accessories for Zoom and hybrid rooms for help.
Note: In the lecture halls, we at IT recommend that you use the microphones that come with the hall, as the sound of the microphones also goes out to the hearing loop in the hall. If there are no students in the room, however, it is not as important which microphone you use.
Saramonic Blink 500 Series
A discreet microphone you can fasten onto your clothes, preferably just above the heart in height.
The microphone is connected by cord to a transmitter that you carry around, for example in your pocket, which wirelessly (Bluetooth) communicates with a receiver connected to the computer.
The receiver is connected to the computer with a 3.5 mm analogue connector, USB-C or Iphone cable. Be sure to choose the type of connection your computer has ports for when ordering.
Jabra Evolve 65 MS stereo
A wireless over-ear headset with sound for both ears.
Communicates with the computer via Bluetooth via an USB-A receiver that is connected to the computer, or directly with an USB-A cable from headset to computer.
Jabra Evolve 65
A wireless headset with sound only to the left ear.
Communicates with the computer via Bluetooth via an USB-A receiver that is connected to the computer, or directly with an USB-A cable from headset to computer.
Logitech zone wireless bluetooth
A wireless over-ear headset with sound for both ears.
Communicates with the computer via Bluetooth via an USB-A receiver that is connected to the computer.
Jabra Speak 710
Suitable for smaller classrooms and conference rooms.
Speaker and microphone in the same unit. Both the speaker and the microphone can be controlled directly from the unit.
The Jabra Speak 710 is small and light enough to be easily moved when needed and has built-in support to direct the sound.
Connects to the computer with wired USB-A or via Bluetooth with an USB-A receiver.