Rogue Amoeba in the WLL
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Rogue Amoeba makes two pieces of software that we find helpful on client machines: SoundSource and LineIn.
LineIn allows students using normal USB headphones to hear their own voices looped back through their headsets in real time. There is a slight delay, but for labs that aren’t able to get headphones with built-in loop back and zero latency, this is a good alternative.
SoundSource allows teachers and users to see immediately which devices are being used for audio input and output. This is especially helpful in our Project Area, where we have numerous peripherals. It also helps in the Instructional Area. When the sound isn’t working properly, teachers can see with one click on the menu bar if the inputs and outputs are correct, without having to open up System Preferences.
