linux/debian/12.5 zoom and the microphone conflict with USB Logitech HD Webcam C615

[freelsjd]

I use zoom both for private use and for work at a corporate account at a major University.  I am writing this question through my private account.  As the subject says, I currently use zoom-6.0.12.5501, but this problem has persisted at many earlier versions.  When I first start zoom to do a test join (or a real meeting doesn't matter), most of the time (probably 90%) zoom will not be able to connect to my microphone in my USB Logitech HD Webcam C615.  If I reboot my entire system, then it works perfectly.  I suspect a conflict occurs if another part of the system that uses the microphone connects prior to zoom, it will not let go and causes zoom to fail.  The conflict is so bad, zoom will not work at all without the complete reboot.  This has existed so long, I have decide to seek help here; especially after the upgrade to v6.  Thanks if you respond.