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Important Warning

While this feature makes it easy and convenient, we do not recommend instructors "share computer sound" as it causes a whole host of problems for most users including audio/video lag. If you experience this, come back and we can give you other options.

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Kimafun Waterproof Wireless Microphone (1)

USB Audio Adapter (1)

Step-By-Step Setup Instructions

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Connect Microphone Receiver to USB Adapter

Connect Microphone Receiver into "Mic" (red or pink) port on the USB Adapter.

Connect USB Adapter to Computer

Connect the USB Audio Adapter to any available port in your laptop or USB Hub.

Music Application Settings

Set Music Application volume to about 80%.

Microphone Settings

If you are using a Bluetooth Headset, press or 5 times. Otherwise, leave as normal.

Zoom Audio Settings/Preferences

  1. In Zoom, visit Settings (or Preferences) > Audio Settings.
  2. Set "Microphone" to "USB Audio Device".
  3. Set "Input Volume" to 75%.
  4. Deselect "Automatically adjust microphone volume".
  5. Under "Audio Profile", select "Original sound for musicians" and check all available options.

At Class Time (in Zoom)

  1. In the meeting window, click "Original Sound" until it says "Original Sound: On".
  2. In the meeting window, click next to the then set "Microphone" to "USB Audio Device". This will tell Zoom to use the Mixer for all audio.
  3. In the meeting window, click next to the icon then set "Speakers" to internal. This will let you hear your students through your internal speakers.

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Troubleshooting

The following are a few troubleshooting tips to address most issues related to this setup. Please feel free to Contact Us or Schedule a Consult.

  • If you get feedback
    Be sure you are at least 5 feet away from your speaker and be sure to point it away from you. Do not have your audio pointed straight at you.

  • If your voice is too low/high for participants
    Using small increments, gradually increase/decrease the Input Volume (Microphone) slider under Settings (or Preferences) > Audio Settings until desired level. DO NOT adjust the Music Source volume!

  • If the music is too low/high for participants
    Using small increments, gradually increase/decrease the Music Application volume until desired.

  • If the overall volume too high/low for participants
    Using small increments, gradually alternate between Music Application and Input Volume increasing/decreasing until desired.

  • If the music is distorted (underwater, tinny, canny) for participants
    Decrease the Input Volume (Microphone) slider under Settings (or Preferences) > Audio Settings until resolved.

  • If you cannot hear your students
    Select your "Internal Speaker" (ie. Internal RealTek, MacBook Speakers) as "speaker". This will allow you to hear your participants on the computers speaker. Another alternative is to use a second speaker just for this purpose. DO NOT USE "Same as System".

  • If you experience system slowdowns
    Turn "Original Sound" off and check your computers resources and/or internet connection. Visit our Troubleshooting Page for more help.

Important Final Notes

First and foremost, thank you! Should you have any questions relating to this setup please feel free to Contact Us or Schedule a Consult.

  • Always remember to check your connections!
    • Verify all items are plugged in and tight.
    • All cables are damage free.
    • Verify items are powered on.
    • Turn off Bluetooth on music source, laptop, and speaker.
    • Set Speaker to Aux Mode (if needed).

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