Look & Sound Your Best On Zoom - Simple Settings Walkthrough
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2024
- This is a quick guide to settings and adjustments that will help you look and sound your best on Zoom, including how to enable full HD video on your account.
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⏱ Chapter Markers:
0:00 - It’s Time To Level Up Your Zoom Meetings
0:45 - How To Access Zoom Settings
0:57 - Start With Video Settings
1:34 - Basic Audio Settings
3:04 - Enable Original Sound (Super Important!)
4:30 - Screen Sharing Settings
4:49 - Recording Settings
5:42 - Accessing More Settings In Your Browser
6:28 - More Recording Settings
7:21 - Enable Group HD Video!
8:06 - Ask Zoom Support For HD Upgrade (Super Important!)
9:49 - Hardware & Equipment Upgrades
10:04 - Use An External Microphone
11:16 - Upgrading Your Camera
12:01 - Lighting Basics
13:39 - Don’t Forget Your Background
14:48 - You Don’t Have To Do It All At Once
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Episode 296: Look & Sound Your Best On Zoom - Best Settings Walkthrough - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
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I love how instead of just saying "you can talk to customer support about that". You took your time and walked us through how to contact customer support.
I head heard this “rumor” for a few years now so I thought it was important to dig in and actually figure it out!
I've learned so much from your videos the last two days. From one human to another, thank you for being a useful human
Happy to hear that! Thank you 🙏
"Separate audio files for each participant" is a lifesaver!
HUGE! Zoom gets a lot of criticism, but they really do consistently add useful stuff.
This Is exactly what I needed to watch! The automatic volume adjustment is a setting that has been plaguing my audio on zoom for months! Thank you so much!
It's one of those things that tried to be helpful but ends up causing so many problems 😁
This is brilliant. So much great information for those who want to stand out and get the great quality! Thanks for the video, Tom!
So glad it was helpful!
Hi Tom,
What a great share! I use Zoom a lot, and I think these settings will definitely make a difference in the quality of call. I really appreciate you sharing this. Since most of us are working from home, and using Zoom to stay connected. These settings will greatly help a lot of people. I will be sharing this video within my network, and I hope every remote worker finds value in it.
Great content Tom! I have been waiting for you to cover this topic. I appreciate you taking the time to make these videos.
Look forward to your next episode!
Best wishes from Norway.
Thanks so much! I hope this video I helpful!
Thanks for this! So helpful with lots of settings/tips that are easy to miss. To think, most of us had no clue about Zoom 2.5 years ago, and now it's pretty much the assumed default for online meetings.
It's absolutely crazy to think about that. Even mores to think that Zoom was NOT prepared at all to suddenly become the backbone of how the world communicated and they had to adapt like crazy.
Great video. This went straight into our internal knowledge management tool with all kind of tips around remote working.
So glad to hear that!
Your vid’s have been a huge help when launching the As We Go Along podcast! We tried zoom and a couple other solutions. Currently settled on riverside for now
Riverside is a great choice for higher quality than Zoom 👍
AWESOME! As always! Thanks Tom
Have a great day!
Much appreciated Tom - I don't use Zoom regularly, but have an interview scheduled next week. These tips will be invaluable. Great video!
Glad to hear it Pete! Good luck with the interview!
It's also nice getting complimented when you have a decently good looking zoom set up. I've been using my eos r with a key light since the pandemic and every time I meet someone new on zoom they always mention how good things look :)
Absolutely! I can't even count the number of hours I put on my EOS R throughout the pandemic.
I’m a sales trainer and business coach and spend 3 to 4 hours a day on Zoom. Some good stuff here, most of which I knew but a few I didn’t. Thanks Tom.
So glad it helped! Every little improvement makes a huge difference if Zoom is a tool you rely on a lot.
great info on setting, right to the point
Wow. Zoom master class right here.
This really is a master class! Can you watch my stuff I have to go to the restroom
And you're a Master Class in class 🎩
@@tombuck 🥰
Thanks for this Zoom walkthrough - and even how to contact support for HD Video!
I haven't *used* Zoom myself for any presentation....but I've been a part of a few classes. This was very helpful! I need to walk through some of my settings now! 🤓
I wish I’d known about the HD thing sooner! Especially when I was teaching classes on Zoom everyday.
Very useful and comprehensive. Thanks so much!
So glad to hear it! Zoom has a ton of options to sort through.
Thank you so much! This was so helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for providing a detailed instruction on how to ask Zoom Support for HD Upgrade! Awesome!
I'm happy it was helpful! I had heard "rumors" of it, but didn't know how to do it, so I figured showing the steps would be good. 👍
@@tombuck It worked just as you told it: ~1h after my request to Zoom Support I got an HD upgrade from them. Again, thank you, Tom!
Tom, I've been using Zoom for my podcast interviews and some of the settings you mentioned were helpful, beyond what I've learned already. Knowing how to minimize processing during a recording should help improve my recordings. Only using the audio for now, but might venture into video one day....
I'm happy it helped! Zoom has definitely gotten better, but for podcasts I still feel like the audio always sounds processed in an odd way. If you haven't looked into things like Ecamm or Riverside.fm, it might be worth it to boost the podcast quality (unless it's already sounding great, of course).
Little story for you Tom. Yesterday morning I was running a BoD meetings over Zoom. Being privileged, having all those gears that you know about, I’m obviously using them… At the end of the meeting, two of the participants asked what’s my setup etc. Earlier I saw on my TH-cam feed that your video of this week was on the topic. I told both of them that I would share a link that would probably help a lot…
Now this morning - Friday - first I watched the video and I discovered quite a few things in the settings that I didn’t know about… I basically never looked into so thank you very much 👍 but also I got a message from one of the two people I sent the link to, telling me how great and useful your video has been 👏👏👏 but see, I trust your content so much that I send it to those guys without even watching, knowing it would help for sure 😉
Oh wow! This is absolutely awesome. I was really hoping this video could be a practical, helpful resource. It's always great when you can make immediate changes that level things up.
Definitely a video to save and share with others.. thanks Tom
Hopefully it's helpful!
Thank you Tom, it's gonna be a whole lot different way from here. Time to elevate the Zoomsperience!
This is Tom at his best “Teaching”. Some people can’t explain nothing but this is TOM’s superpower!!! I don’t do many zooms, But I simple use my ZV-1 plugged into the Mac it not even full 720HD but It always looks good. I either use my AirPods/AirPods MAX (I like the MAX the sound is great and the mic’s are not bad) or if I’m the main speaker then Rode NTG mounted just out of frame. This is video will be copy and sent as people ask me how to improve there Zoom meeting Audie/Video. Well Done Tom!
Thanks Matt! I definitely want to spend more time teaching and finding ways to make topics from separate videos connect in sensible ways.
Great video! Thanks a million!
You're welcome a million! Glad it helped!
Fantastic video! This was super well done. With all the awesome info you included here, it should be well over 1-million views. Just sayin.
Thank you so much!
Tom, these are amazing tutorials, thanks. I encountered one issue with the settings (I think) in this video. I made the audio setting adjustments that eliminated the Zoom audio filters, and my business customer on the other end said that he was hearing his own echo. Is this because the Zoom audio setting that I turned off is the same feature that filters out HIS voice that is being amplified on my side through my internal iMac speakers? I switched back to the regular audio automatic filtering settings mid-meeting and it fixed the echo on his end. I am using a Shure SM7B that is pointed away from my computer speakers. Please share your wisdom on what you think is actually happening.
Amazing tutorial
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for the tips, esp on the HD Video section.
U have a M1 Mac Mini with latest Ventura OS, thus can you make a video on using the Continuity Camera feature as a camera for streaming/Zoom, coupled with a boom mic or mic attached to iPhone ? Rgds.
Love this video, supper helpful for my own podcast development! Would you know if it is it possible to capture Zoom meetings onto the Zoom H6? Thank you 🙏🏽
You should be able to run a 3.5mm audio cable from your computer to the H6 and record that way. I'm not super familiar with the H6's USB features, but it might even be possible to record a USB input.
Sorry for stalking your comments, but I swear you have a video for every single question I have. Currently preparing zoom workshops where I need a good resolution as I'll be doing a lot of code-along exercises where screen readability is key. You rock!
I'm SUPER happy to know that multiple videos are helpful! I think screenshares to default to 1080 regardless of your account, so that's helpful for stuff like coding.
Would it ve possible to get a tutorial on settings you used to sound so Crispy/Clear?
Wow thank you! I use the Sony FX3, which is a great camera and the Senneheiser MKH50 running into the Rodecater Pro 2. It's definitely "overkill" for Zoom, but it's also what I use for everything else (and when I was teaching full time through Zoom, overkill was impossible because it all made a difference).
Love your videos. Thanks. I am trying to up my game in Zoom and Teams meetings. I'm a trainer. I bought a Rode NT Mini mike but I cannot figure out how to set it up without creating an echo from the sound it picks up from my speakers (of my voice and that of others in the meeting). I can't wear ear buds because my meetings last 4 hours or more. What is the secret oh great one? I don't want to wear headphones--that's the whole reason I bought a great mike.
Tha is much for this great video. Any chance for one of these for Microsoft Teams, too?
I haven't personally used Teams very much, so I'm not super familiar with how the settings work compared to Zoom, but I did a quick TH-cam search and it seems like there are some helpful videos out there that cover it (and are hopefully effective).
Love your channel.. that is all. 😊
Thank you so much! I really appreciate this! 🙏
With that 1986 comment, I feel seen!
I don't use Zoom a lot (my company uses Teams), but the audio suggestions are HUGE and I'll be sharing them with people that have garbled audio whenever I am actually in a Zoom meeting.
Another tip... a used A5100 is still a pretty affordable solution.
I figured a lot of this applies to Teams too, but I haven’t used it myself. Great tip on the used Sony!
Good video, thanks... what 😯is that the OG RCP and not the RCP2 in your workflow?
Haha, good eye! I actually recorded this video before the RCP2 was announced so it had to stay hidden 🤫
Great info, Tom. Help me understand why you use the Rodecaster for Zoom calls instead of something like the SM7B.
I usually use the RCP2 as my interface for the SM7B (or whichever mic I happen to fancy that day 😁)
Thanks. I confused the Rodecaster Pro and the Rode Procaster mic. Thought you preferred USB mics for Zoom.
Thanks!
Wow, Steve! Thank you so much for the support! I'll be sure to put this towards future videos 👍
Hey Tom. Thanks for the video. I got to change some setting on my zoom after watching your video and it really helped me. I'm using zoom AND G.Meet depends on clients and students I'm working with, and I have some hard time to set my Google Meet settings to make it same quality as zoom. Any thoughts/ideas on this issue? Thanks again.
Glad the video was helpful! I haven't used Google Meet very much, so I don't feel to qualified to offer much insight there. Zoom was just what I learned at the start of the pandemic while teaching, so it's what I've stuck with over time.
I wished I watched this before my video podcast interview last weekend. I always use SquadCast but my guest's network was "red", aka struggling so I could not record on SquadCast so I switched to Zoom (which had never happened in 6 years of video recording), and the audio is a little rough. I am definitely changing the Zoom settings now. Thank you
Are these features with a subscription? I can't find majority of these with basic plan
Hi Tom, thank you for all tips! Can I have a question about the possibility to record a video through the iphone15? Because there is the option, do you think the record is in a good quality? And the last question I am looking for some light, but I can hear the light when it is on (if you know what I mean, there is some sounds like zzzzzz). I am a yoga teacher so there should be no sound when I am creating the classes. Thank you! Petra
Such a great and detailed reminder on all important stuff in Zoom. Thank God our non- profit has the “big licence” with full HD of 1080… Q: How much is the power on your Nanlite Key light? I remember you said the ISO on the main camera was at 100 so you need a…lot of power when bouncing? I've tried this with my Godox UL-150(Watt) at 100% and I have an almost totally white wall, no way to be able to use it with ISO100. Thanks for yet another great videoooooo!
The Nanlite is 200 watts and I typically keep it at 40%. It's SUPER bright, and I could probably get by with a 60 watt light, but it's nice to have the extra power for certain things.
Question - Our church have decided they want to keep going with Zoom for online Services bud when they play the organ you can’t hear it. Original sound is on also. I am running my audio through Rode Wireless Go II
Any help would be appreciated
Thank you Tom, these are great tips. I use Zoom a lot for meetings. I use ecamm live with zoom and it takes the meeting to next level. I have a question, I have pro account and I got 720p. If someone with basic account invites me to a zoom meeting, will I still be 720p to them? or my resolution will drop?
That’s a good question- I think the HD applies to your account specifically, so you should always look good, regardless of who’s meeting you’re in.
Any idea on where the enable original sound button went. they seem to have changed them menu in settings
Do all the participants need to have they’re setting optimal too?
Loved your video. I have a simple question, please; if I am using an external mic, how can I listen to the other people in the room and still monitor my voice? Thank yo so much. Cheers!
Great question! Most USB mics have built in headphone outputs, so you can connect your headphones there and listen to yourself along with anyone else on the call (you can select the mic as the speaker in Zoom settings).
For XLR mics, you'll need to run it through an interface like a Rodecaster or Scarlett. Pretty much every interface haas a headphone output and then it's the same as with a USB mic described above 👍
@@tombuck Thank you so much. Would you use it on USB for a beginner use, or would you go straight to an interface?
@@tombuck thank you so much for your answer. Cheers!
Helpful tips. Question, where did the drum set go? Can’t beat drums as a background.
I miss it too, but I had to move it to another room to free up some space in here 😱
Some advice on camera placement for Zoom would be good. Specifically how to place camera to get good eye contact and simultaneously be able to see participants.😀 Thanks so much for your informative videos.
Hi Chris! Camera placement is a good one- maybe even worth of its own video. In general, I try and keep the camera close to eye level and as close to the screen as possible so that, even when I'm glancing away to look at Zoom, I'm not looking too far away from the camera.
Teleprompters can also be a great tool. It can be tricky to setup a tablet or small monitor with a mirrored display, but it does allow you to then look directly into the camera AND the meeting at the same time.
@@tombuck Thanks for responding. I really appreciate it. I’m looking forward to a video on the topic. I do notice you have the camera quite a distance from you and quite a way back from the monitor.
Hey, have you made any video on video lagging on zoom?
I'm trying with my dslr connecting to system via a capture card. But the end result is little laggy. There 80ms latency is there any way to reducse it?
@TomBuck, have you noticed when routing audio through the RCP II that parties on the other end of the Zoom call hear audio feedback/echo when Original Sound is turned on (even with mix-minus applied)? I've had this issue under RCP II firmware v1.0.7 but never experienced it with the RCP or earlier versions of the FW IIRC. The weird thing is there's no echo on the RCP II recording but it's there on the Zoom recording (which seems to indicate that Zoom's Original Sound is bypassing mix-minus on the Rode mixer). Interested in your thoughts.
Q: Tom, for how do you use zoom with RodeCaster Pro 2?
Thank you Tom for all you do.
Hey Sheila!
The Chat channel on the RCP2 works great with Zoom. Rode announced a big update coming soon that will add a lot more usb functionality, but for now the Chat channel is the way to go.
@@tombuck Thank you much Tom, appreciate your help.
This was such a helpful video! I've been pretty disappointed by some of the Zoom call audio I've done lately, and now I can't wait to try it with these new settings. Will internet speed affect audio too?
I think internet speed definitely plays a role, but it seems to affect video before audio. For some reason Zoom recordings still always sound a little funky to me, but these settings definitely help!
@@tombuck I also did some editing on the sound in Audacity which helped, but like I said I'm going to try these settings and compare the difference. My hope is it will truly become a work of Art... ahem. 😀
@@tombuck update - I just tried recording a zoom interview with these settings and I can notice a huge difference and it sounds so much better! These were really helpful tips, again - thank you.
Thanks for this, Tom! I’ve noticed an input lag when using my camera through the camlink 4K, causing syncing issues with the audio. How have you resolved this when using Zoom or Teams?
Audio/video sync issues are common and usually just have to do with the speeds of video vs. audio signals (think of two equally fast runners racing while one is carrying a feather and the other is carrying a bag of cement- the cement runner is probably going to be a bit slower). The solution is to add a small audio delay to allow the video signal to "catch up."
For some reason Zoom still hasn't added this, but most streaming software like OBS or Ecamm will let you do it, along with some hardware devices like the Rodecaster 2. 👍
@@tombuck thank you very much!
hi tom, i have the focusrite 2i2 4th gen, the lewitt 240 mic and a fender strat. im trying to get it all going through zoom for guitar lessons. i want the sound going directly to my instructor because i cant have noise here in my apartment, focusrite is trying to come up w a solution for me. Do you have any ideas? could i maybe route it all through obs or something?
Question: Is your Zoom audio input straight from your audio interface, or, are you using obs/ecam output?
Myself, when I run audio from OBS to Zoom ( using NDI) it’s a buggier/laggier experience.
With NDI, the video seems to work well-the audio has been buggy. Perhaps, NDI wasn’t meant to handle audio.
Thank you for a great video!
Hoping there's a companion video to this that covers hardware setup for zoom using the Rodecaster. Running audio to camera from Rodecaster vs running audio through obs or direct to zoom, best way's to record, through zoom, obs or Atem, and tips on syncing audio and video of live recordings. Basically a good overview of how to get setup with rode caster/Atem/multicam for zoom and/or TH-cam recording. You pioneered this setup, so it would be so helpful to learn from what you've discovered.
I'm glad this one was helpful! I do have a video that covers running the RCP into a camera/ATEM here: th-cam.com/video/lqyqvr2dfBc/w-d-xo.html
But the spoiler is that I generally don't recommend it. It's tough to get the best quality and usually introduces a lot of other headaches. Running everything separately via USB will usually give the best results. My live-streaming basics video covers is a bit more: th-cam.com/video/BzRQr_GFeFw/w-d-xo.html
You'll usually need to add a small audio delay in either Ecamm or OBS (I use 4 frames in Ecamm). 👍
Thanks Tom!! Yes, wildly helpful as always! Sometimes I get so lost in the details of this or that device and I miss out on the best overall workflows, recording vs streaming. Those little details, like an audio delay, or where each recording goes and how it get's reassembled seem to make all the difference and are the hardest to gain access to. Hope you have a great holiday! @@tombuck
How do you connect the rodecaster to use for sound? I now connect a rode video ntg to the atem mini directly along with a hdmi from the camera and then choose black magic in Zoom…. Would I get better sound via the rodecaster?
You can select the RCP as an audio source in Zoom settings 👍
Hey Tom, when you're recording your MacBook screen for this, are you recording from an external display so that it's 16:9?
It's honestly kind of a mess- I just do my best and then crop in and "scale to fit" in Final Cut Pro. I REALLY need to find a better solution.
Hey Tom, I’ve been following for quite some time and got a RCP because of your video’s. I’m having an issue where the beginning of some of my words are being cut off when I begin to speak or take a pause and begin talking again. Any setting I should check? Thanks in advance!
Ahh, that definitely sounds like the Noise Gate needs to be adjusted. If you start by turning it off entirely, that'll let you know if it's the source of the issue. After that yo ulna tweak the settings until you're happy with it (or not use it at all if you don't need to).
@@tombuck exactly where I figured I should start. I’ll turn it off completely to see the effect. I appreciate you.
May I know which boom mic u are using in this video also how are u recording it directly in the camera?
This is the Sennheiser MKH50 running directly into the Sony FX3. It's not a cheap mic, but after years of trying to get a sound I liked, this is what finally did it for me.
how about using a virtual background during meetings? assuming it's a professional image, is that acceptable?
There’s nothing wrong with that! Good lighting definitely makes a world of difference in how good the virtual background looks (clean subject edges and stuff).
The most of my days use Google Meet for online classes and I do have a soundcard (A cheap mixer) for talking. =)
I never used Zoom. (If I'm not going to count on that one day)
I rarely would use Zoom. (for meeting)
A lot of the basic principles can apply to any meeting app fortunately 👍
Hey wondering How does your voice quality sound so good even though we dont see any single microphone close to you ? It feels like you are speaking directly into it
Thank you! When there's not a mic in frame, I'm using the Sennheiser MKH50 boomed out of frame. I have a whole video about it. It's not a cheap mic, but the quality is absolutely unparalleled.
@@tombuck That is absolutely insane, thanks mate !
Tom, if I'm doing a pod cast with other participants and I'm using an external camera, what does it look like when I change my eye line to look at the my computer screen at the person who is currently talking?
It really depends on how you position things. I've always tried to keep my camera lens as close to my monitor as possible, and then push my Zoom window near that edge of the display. I also trained myself to look at the lens instead of the screen, but that's also kind of a bummer because then you don't feel like you're "seeing" everyone else as much.
I've done some videos recently on the Elgato Prompter, which I absolutely love and has been a total game changer for video calls since it really lets you feel like you're looking directly at the other person/people.
Great tips, Tom - thanks.
Here's a related question: how do you check the quality of your sound and video? I can't think of an easy way to do that.
Should we:
1. Call someone on zoom and record the call
2. Call someone on zoom and have THEM record the call
3. Call another computer in the same building and run back and forth
4. Call my mom and ask her to describe how I look
None of these options seem like they'd yield an accurate rendition of how I look to the people on the other end of the call.
How do you do it, O wise one?
I often record a quick test meeting and double check everything just to be safe. 👍
@@tombuck Does it matter if you "record to computer" or "record to cloud"?
Hey! Do you know if contacting Zoom is still a thing now? Or should I zoom by this tip? Eh eh
Also, would permanently increase the video quality make the experience worse for people with lower bandwidth? Would it could the feed to lag more? Thanks!
When you're using an external microphone, how do you hear the other participants? Do you use ear buds?
I do usually use earbuds or headphones, but sometimes if it’s a super long meeting or series of meetings I’ll use a speaker turned very low.
Hi Tom, do you advise that I enable the Group HD option even when you are using a DSLR as webcam? Or is that not necessary with a DSLR camera?
Definitely keep it enabled. In this case it doesn’t matter what camera you’re using, Zoom’s resolution will be maxed out at whatever it’s set to.
@@tombuck thanks!
how do i make sure the mic audio and other inputs in my rodecaster pro 2 like sounds from the smart pads are in separate audio files
When you enable multitrack recording, then you'll be able to have every channel separate 👍
@@tombuck thank you! love your channel
Should you send video to zoom (from obs) at 720 or 1080? I don’t have the 1080 option.
I always send the highest resolution possible, even if Zoom doesn't stream at it.
When using Zoom I struggle with how to use a decent camera while looking at the PC screen. The camera has to be beside or above the screen (which is quite wide), so while I'm looking at the camera, I can't see the other people in the meeting. Vice versa if I'm looking at the screen I can't look into the camera. I've seen people who have a camera at their side, pointing at them watching the screen. It's really weird talking to someone's left ear. How do you work around that problem?
Personally, I've kind of trained myself to focus on the camera and then glance at my peripherals, but it's not ideal. Sometimes a teleprompter can be a huge help (using the screen to show the Zoom meeting instead of a script). Finding the right one and getting it all set up is a little tricky, but it was definitely helpful when I was doing a ton of Zoom time each week. It's really nice to feel like you're looking directly at someone when talking.
If you are looking for a windscreen for the pod mic that looks better reporterstore has one
Yes! I saw they finally added podmic windscreens!
loved all the puns
Do you recommend recording via local or cloud?
I think local is always best when possible.
Dear Tom; I'm a fan of you TH-cam Chanel. I’m teaching online with Zoom using Ecamm and recording all my broadcasts with Ecamm using the Rodecaster Pro II as a sound device. But I have a problem. My students are telling me that my sound is too low, and my students have to put the volume all the way “Up” for my discourse to be intelligible to them. I’m Using a Sure SM7B (gain 70) and/or a Rode Video Mic NTG. They are all at “Unity Level” on the Rodecaster Pro. I have analyzed my recordings in Adobe Audition and my sounds are recorded at about -30 LUFS average. This in fact is much too low! So, I have to boost them to -16 LUFS (the standard) in postproduction. But it does not arrange the problem for my students when I’m broadcasting “Live” to them in the Zoom Meetings. Can you (or any fan here) explain why my Rodecaster Pro II give me such a low volume recording (-30 LUFS) ? Do you know this problem and did you find a solution? By the way, in Zoom I have > "Automatically adjust microphone volume > "Off" and original sound "ON". So what is it that I'm doing wrong ? Thank-You for you beautiful work Tom.
Hey Pierre! This is definitely strange. Are you running the RCP2 through Ecamm, or are you selecting it as your audio source in Zoom? This will help you narrow things down.
If running through Ecamm, I always set the source audio to 80 and then adjust as needed. If running through Zoom, definitely be sure to match the settings form the video here. I always de-select the option to "Automatically adjust microphone volume" and then set the level myself. Turning off noise cancellation helps too, since it can often be way too aggressive.
If you've done all that and your levels are STILL too low, then it might be time to reach out to Rode Customer Support just to see if they can troubleshoot with you to get it sorted out. Hopefully it's an easy fix!
@@tombuck Thank you Tom. I'm running my Rodecaster Pro II to Zoom by the main USB1 "Chat" channel (with mix-minus). And I use the USB1 "Main" to record in Ecamm (also with mix-minus). Yess all the Zoom settings are ok, exactly like you said in the video. Original Sound "ON", "Automatically adjust microphone volume" > OFF etc. So strange....Today I will make a record in Ecamm and check in Adobe Audition of the LUFS Levels are also low (as is Zoom) and let you know. One strange think is that in Zoom when I select USB1 "Chat" (or any rodecaster channels) as the mic input my volume setting of the mic is greyed ! So I cannot adjust the mic level in Zoom. But if I select as a'n input source one of my computer output I can adjust the sound level... I have reach Rode, let see if they answer. Anyway thank a lot Tom and if you have another suggestion... May the Light & Sound be with You !
@@tombuck If I channel the Rodecaster through Ecamm (using virtual mic) with the USB1 Main (Zoom> Rodecaster>Ecamm>Virtual Mic> Zoom) then I will not be able to record the audio of my student (I have to mix them minus). So in Zoom I select and use USB Chat for Zoom and keep USB MAIN for recording the meeting "on board".
Which overhead mic are you using in this video?
It’s the Sennheiser MKH50 running into the Sony FX3 👍
@@tombuck Thanks!
How do you hear the other participants of the meeting?
I usually wear headphones or in-ear monitors, but if I'm not leading the meeting and just chiming in from time to time, then I just use a speaker turned down low.
VP Customer Support at Zoom: "Why are we suddenly getting so many new support requests?!"
I don't know what's going on with TH-cam! I didn't get the notifications for this!!!
HOW DARE THEY!😡😑
Tom just one thing... the Sony ZV-E10 was discontinued in February this year
It was paused due to the ship shortage but not permanently discontinued. They’ve been popping up back in stock at some places 👍
Are there reasons one should pick Zoom over say like Teams ?
They’ve both added so many features I don’t know if there’s any specific advantage to either. I think it mostly comes down to what an organization uses/pays for. If you’re an individual, then it’s just whichever you happen to prefer.
the support center is not there any longer opportunity for another video I suppose
That’s a bummer, companies seem to enjoy making contacting them more and more difficult to do.
How about Microsoft Teams. We use it at work as there could be several hundred people on line and IT said Teams is the way to go.
I've never used Teams myself, but I know it's popular. My school district went with Zoom at the start of the pandemic, so that just ended up being what I learned 🤷🏻♂️
Anyone notice the orb passing through at 1:22 right to left for a few seconds?!! 😳
FYI: If you record to your computer, rather than the cloud, it records at 1280x720
I really wish you did a webex deep dive like this one… I’ve been guilty of using “internal” mics or even… headsets (gasps) which was free/sent to me from office (🙈)
I've never used Webex myself, so definitely not the most knowledgeable source there 😬
I have been "lucky" enough to spend hundreds of hours on Zoom though! 🫠
@@tombuck ha! Some of us have been forced to 😒 to add insult to injury it wasn’t always the easiest/most intuitive either…
14:10 - Duly noted Tom, I'm removing my copy of "Kama Sutra for Dummies" from my in-frame bookshelf as we speak.
Or add the sequels, it's all up to you! 😁
@@tombuck Unfortunately, my sequel would be "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Kama Sutra."
Update: If you work with a school zoom account, zoom is now asking for a written request from your admin to turn on group HD. I tried this in the first week of the new semester when my IT admin is swamped with a million more pressing tickets, and so I may be waiting until the heat death of the universe for zoom to turn on group HD for me.
Really?! That's a bummer. The last thing you need when working for a school is one more piece of bureaucracy to deal with.
Got the HD setting updated and it goes up to 1080p. It took a long time as expected partly because my IT team is really slammed. Also good to know though, Zoom needed get a response from the email account of the IT person that is registered as the administrator with Zoom, not just any IT person. I'm encouraging my students to use better cameras for our classes (most of them are adult professionals who use zoom for work as well) and especially better mics :)
Tech suppprt won’t talk to you unless your a buissness account
;-)
Still have a 40 min time limit even tho I’m in the meeting but don’t host it. Garbage
Hi - I've set to record Gallery view, Speaker view, and Screen share, but when I test record, I only get the gallery view recording. Is it because I'm recording Locally and not on the Cloud?
This is a good question- I'm honestly not 100% sure. Zoom may have changed the way they handle recordings, so it might be a good idea to chat or email their customer support.
I test recorded to the Cloud and it recorded both Speaker and Gallery view so that worked. It would be great if Zoom had a feature that enabled you to record seperate video files for each speaker, same way it does audio. Currently I screen record on my Ninja and crop each frame which also works. Appreciate your channel @@tombuck