Which for purposes of talking usually works great. Like high fidelity music mode, this requires more bandwidth, so you probably don’t want it unless you have a solid, fast internet connection.īy default, zoom adjusts the level of your microphone automatically. So disabling echo cancellation will result in fewer artifacts in your audio. But if you’re using a headset or directional mic, then echo isn’t a problem for you. This is important if you’re using speakers. ![]() This requires more CPU and bandwidth, but if you’re on a decent device with solid, fast internet connection then check this box! You can activate them in Preferences > Audio: Three additional features become available when you select original sound. If it says Off, tap the words to make it change to On. This can only be done when you are in a zoom meeting.Īt the upper left of the meeting window, it should say Original Sound for Musicians: On. ➋ Second, you have to enable the feature. In the zoom desktop app, there are two steps to enabling original sound: (If you see “Disable Original Sound” then you’re already good to go.) Scroll down and tap Enable Original Sound.(If you don’t see it, you may have to scroll the row of buttons horizontally.) ” button, the rightmost button on the bottom of the screen.That note you’re playing on your instrument? Same thing! □ To avoid that, use zoom’s original sound setting, which disables all the audio processing. That hum in the background? Zoom thinks it’s a loud air conditioner and will try to remove it. Zoom is meant mainly for people talking to each other in meetings. Also, if you’re using a phone or tablet the built-in speakers won’t be loud enough anyway if you want to play along with accompaniment. (After all, zoom hears both through your microphone.) Without headphones you won’t be able to talk at the same time as your teacher/student, and interaction becomes more difficult. That way zoom won’t be constantly struggling to distinguish what you say or play from what it is putting through your speakers into the room. Otherwise, wear headphones or earbuds if you possibly can. If you’re just going to be listening most of the time (for instance, as a clinic participant), then just stay muted by tapping the microphone icon so there’s a slash through it. This will load a page in your web browser that automatically opens the zoom app with your meeting pulled up and ready to join. When it’s time, or shortly before, click the link. ![]() Your teacher will give you a link to click to access your particular meeting. (If you have trouble, here’s some help.) Joining the MeetingĪ session on zoom is called a meeting. Lastly, try not to share a connection with anyone who’s streaming video! Test it Outīefore you use the app for real, it’s a good idea to join a test meeting at /test to familiarize yourself with the app and make sure your audio and video are working. I’ll have some more to say about your connection below. If you’re using a computer, a wired ethernet is terrific otherwise, for WiFi, place your device as close as you can to the hotspot, with as little in the imaginary line between the two as possible (big pieces of equipment are much worse than walls). This will all be an exercise in frustration without a decent internet connection. If you’re on a computer, tap the download button under “Zoom Client for Meetings”. If you are on a mobile device, you’ll be taken directly to zoom on the App Store or Google Play. To download & install it, go to /download. You can run zoom within your web browser but you’ll do much better running it as an app on your phone or tablet or computer. (In fact, I’ll put some tips specific to instructors at the end.) The Basics I’ll address this post to students and group class participants, though it may be of use to instructors too. There are a few things to know about using it for music that will go a very long way. This post has been translated into German at .Īs a musician, you may have begun using zoom to take lessons or attend classes.
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