Choose one of the recommended setups for several class participants sharing the same room. Setup 1 doesn't involve a large screen. Setup 2 involves connecting to a large screen. Most groups use Setup 1.
SETUP 1
WHAT YOU NEED
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Laptop or desktop computer
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Speaker to connect to laptop (bluetooth or wired)
OPTIONAL ITEMS TO IMPROVE THE EXPERIENCE
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USB extension cable - so that the microphone can be positioned in the middle of your group so everyone can be heard when speaking.
SETUP 1 EXPLAINED
Video
All participants will view video on their individual devices.
Microphone and Speaker
To ensure you can hear everyone in the room clearly during a meeting, you can take the following steps:
1. Enable Original Sound: In the Zoom desktop client, go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Audio’. Here, find and enable the option for ‘Original Sound’. This setting bypasses Zoom’s automatic noise suppression, allowing the transmission of sound without heavy filtering (tap the More Info button for details)
2. Adjust Noise Suppression Level: In the same ‘Audio’ settings, you can choose the level of noise suppression (auto, low, medium, high). For a more natural room sound, set this to ‘low’ or even turn it off (tap the More Info button for details)
3. Use an External Microphone (optional): An external microphone, especially a directional one, can better capture voices in the room than a built-in laptop mic.
4. Central Microphone Placement: Place the microphone centrally in the room to evenly capture sound from all participants. This could be the laptops mic or an optional external mic.
5. Important: Test Audio Before the Meeting: Do a quick test of your audio setup before the meeting starts to ensure everything is working as expected.
6. Instruct Participants: Remind your group to not to talk over each other and to speak clearly towards the microphone.
7. Turn Off Other Devices’ Mics: If there are multiple devices in the same room, only one should have the microphone on to prevent feedback or echo.
How to turn off other devices mics:
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Zoom video: ON for all other devices. Daze wants to see and coach each person!
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Zoom audio: OFF. This prevents audio feedback. Use one of the following three methods to disable audio. Also see the pics below for clarity.
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At Sign-In: Choose: "Do not connect to audio"
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After Joining the meeting: Choose: "Leave Computer Audio"
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Mobile: Choose: "Disconnect Audio"
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Note: This audio setting is not to be confused with simply muting your device mic.
At Sign-In
Laptop or PC
Mobile
SETUP 2
WHAT YOU NEED
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Large TV
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Laptop or desktop computer
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HDMI cable-(to connect computer/laptop to a large screen)
OPTIONAL ITEMS TO IMPROVE THE EXPERIENCE
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USB extension cable so that the microphone can be positioned in the middle of your group so everyone can be heard when speaking.
SETUP 2 EXPLAINED
Video
Connect your laptop or computer to your large screen using a HDMI cable.
Microphone and Speaker
If your large screen has built in speakers you may not have a need for an external speaker.
To ensure you can hear everyone in the room clearly during a meeting, you can take the following steps:
1. Enable Original Sound: In the Zoom desktop client, go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Audio’. Here, find and enable the option for ‘Original Sound’. This setting bypasses Zoom’s automatic noise suppression, allowing the transmission of sound without heavy filtering. (tap the More Info button for details)
2. Adjust Noise Suppression Level: In the same ‘Audio’ settings, you can choose the level of noise suppression (auto, low, medium, high). For a more natural room sound, set this to ‘low’ or even turn it off (tap the More Info button for details)
3. Use an External Microphone (optional): An external microphone, especially a directional one, can better capture voices in the room than a built-in laptop mic.
4. Central Microphone Placement: Place the microphone centrally in the room to evenly capture sound from all participants. This could be the laptops mic or an optional external mic.
5. Important: Test Audio Before the Meeting: Do a quick test of your audio setup before the meeting starts to ensure everything is working as expected.
6. Instruct Participants: Remind your group to not to talk over each other and to speak clearly towards the microphone.
7. Turn Off Other Devices’ Mics: If there are multiple devices in the same room, only one should have the microphone on to prevent feedback or echo.
How to turn off other devices mics:
-
Zoom video: ON for all other devices. Daze wants to see and coach each person!
-
Zoom audio: OFF. This prevents audio feedback. Use one of the following three methods to disable audio. Also see the pics below for clarity.
-
At Sign-In: Choose: "Do not connect to audio"
-
After Joining the meeting: Choose: "Leave Computer Audio"
-
Mobile: Choose: "Disconnect Audio"
-
Note: This audio setting is important and is not to be confused with simply muting your device mic.
At Sign-In
Laptop or PC
Mobile