Thanks for the compliment. Do you have a good audio interface? if not, check out my tutorial on using a USB mixer for online stuff like Zoom: th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html
You are an excellent communicator. What I most appreciated here is that you did not try to "over--tech" your language. Rather, you tried to keep it clear and simple. That is what a great teacher does. Again, superb explanation here. You deserve to be congratulated. Bravo!
Thank you. I've not used Zoom yet but I wanted to explore the idea and see how to gain the best results and your video was just what I was hoping to find.
This is really helpful. I need to do a live stream of my concert and most platforms are expensive or hard to figure out. Zoom is easy so this is very helpful.
Happy to help, but don’t forget, the settings are just step one. You also have get yourself a proper audio interface or USB mixer and a decent mic(s). I’ve got a couple videos explaining the purpose and how to.
Thank You! This worked for me and it was so easy. The set up on my zoom was a little different but I used the settings you suggested and it was much better.
you really help me...excellent explanation, blue means its working original sound. clear.. I have question, there is option : " signal processing by Windows audio device drivers" i have to choose auto, on ( windows default) or Off ( windows raw) ?
You might find my new updated version helpful. The setting you mention is quite new. It will take some experimentation, but basically, if you have an external audio interface doing the work, you could consider tying the RAW setting. But auto might be safer until more experimentation or documentation is available. Check out the update version at: th-cam.com/video/-_bS_nUiqMA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the video. I could not understand the last part. The blue rectangle is showing "Origninal Sound Off". Should be leave it so? or Should be change it to "Original Sound On"? (4:38).
Thank you again so much for this helpful video. I did what you suggested & I have a question. I am trying to make a video recording thru Zoom that includes audio of speaking and then playing flute. I have done what you suggested to make sure I have the sound settings set up properly but when I replay the recordings, the zoom audio picks up my voice well but almost totally cuts & barely picks up the sound when I play flute. I am going to keep trying to figure it out thru experimenting with the zoom settings. Maybe I should find a non-zoom way of recording :) but this is what I know how to do and have the setup for at the moment. If you have any suggestions or insights, I would love to hear! thank you again!
Hey thanks for this! It's always nice to find a straightforward video. I know Zoom isn't intended and built for music, but it's nice to just find something to at least help out a little.
Very helpful video! For my own reference: Disable automatic volume adjustment - make sure the peak volume is in the middle range In advanced: Turn on og sound Disable (persistent noise suppression) Disable (intermittent noise suppression) Echo cancellation: auto (NOT aggressive)
Hi Greg , first off you have a gift for explaining things in a simple way. Thanks for this video. Question: Do you think the audio quality on zoom will change if it’s a paid account or not a paid account?
Thanks for your kind words. Quality of Video and Audio are the same for free and paid account. The paid acct adds on a variety of admin options and removes the time limit for group calls. There is no quality difference.
I followed all your instructions, but was still getting a hollow sound. As a last resort I unplugged my logitec C 270 and then repluged it to reset it, like with a slow modem. That was the problem. Hope that's helpful. Thank you for your advice.
Thank you! My Harpsichord Club has been meeting by Zoom since the onset of the pandemic and we have struggled to get better sound. The best we could figure was to have everyone not playing turn off their audio and video. That helps some, but I can't wait to pass along your tips at our next meeting in ten days. BTW, is that a little birdie snuggled up against your neck?
Hi Pamela, thank you for you lovely comments. I would suggest you watch my updated version of this video, and also consider watching my video about using USB mixers to assist in connecting musical signals and mic’s for best possible sound experiences. Yes I have a little parrot called Jasper, she is pretty cool and she appears in many of my videos. PS, hello to all in Harpsichord club.
Hi, Greg. I like your tutorial. I am preparing for an event that will have different people sing in Zoom. So each guest that is singing must have these settings configured. So if someone is singing and they have a track playing for instance in Windows Media Player, people will hear their voice as well as the track? I am also going to look t your video for the usb mixer, i am thinking about purchasing a focusrite. i see on wish they some usb mixer's as well. Also, I saw that you can share the music or sound off your computer as well. What is the difference between this and configuring the settings to get sound from your computer? Do you still need to configure the settings as well as share sound off your computer or does the function do the same thing? Thanks
Will this procedure connect the audio interface and also connect the DAW one is using for ones piano and electric guitar sounds internally? Not just the microphone
no no, you would have to consider using a ritual mixer like VB-Audio’s. Banana, or Potato. it’s not easy to achieve but those softwares might help. vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/banana.htm
@@GregintheBox So the virtual mixer route's the internal sound? I would imagine it having some degree of latency too? That's complicated. I notice zoom has these awkward sound skip's when playing through the microphone or singing etc. I didn't hear skip's in the video maybe I need to work something in settings.
hey there, so will it work to make everyone sound a little better? yes, but also be sure that anyone who has headphones is using them to minimize echo and feedback. now what I think you’re asking is if these setting will make you be able to sing or play in sync or in time with each other, and the answer to that is no. zoom will not allow for jamming or singing in time with each other due to the delay incurred with the data getting from you, through the web, to your other musicians and back to you. there are platforms that are trying to do a better job at that sort of internet jamming, like sofasession and jamkazzam, but even those are not perfect, and not always easy to use. Zoom is not intended for in sync playing/singing with others over the web, it is simply a way to meet with others over the web with good quality video and audio.
Hi Greg. I only have Zoom basic, and it seems that I don't have any ability to set microphone levels or audio settings. Would you recommend purchasing the next level? Is that where one can find those settings that you describe at 2:37? By the way, your channel is great.
Hi Joe, Thanks for the support. The settings are not tied to the account level. If you are using an iPad or cellphone/tablet etc, then keep in mind that the Mobile app version does not have the settings discussed in the video. let me know what sort of computer/device you are using Zoom on.
@@GregintheBox I was using an HP Chromebook... And, then, last week someone anonymously sent me a laptop, and I was able to Zoom like a pro with it. There are truly angels in this world. Thanks for getting back to me, and keep up the good work on your channel.
Greg, thank you for this helpful video! Like many households, we are using our Zoom for both musical instruction and general use (conference calls for work, family conference calls, etc.) My question is...Should we be resetting all the audio settings BACK to default for non-musical instruction use? Also, as a share for everyone else here...We have been having some intermittent connection issues with Zoom which is perfectly understandable given the amount of bandwidth the world is consuming right now. It's a little old school but, we found making a hard connection to our router with an ethernet cable has greatly improved the performance of Zoom and other audio/visual streaming services. Many devices are no longer being made with ethernet ports, however if your device has a USB port, you can use an ethernet-to-usb adapter (female ethernet on one end and male usb on the other end) and run the cable into the usb port that way. Those adapters are about $10-$15 and of course your ethernet cable is $10 - $50 depending on how long it is.
You’re very welcome. I also use it for both purposes. I don’t switch back and forth. These settings are doing a variety of things but the best way to sum it up is that we are stripping away as much of the processing done by Zoom as possible. For talking and conversation, this processing assists with echo cancellation and background noise removal and auto volume adjustment and compression of the audio signal. All of this results in the best possible communication with webcams, and crappy mics in laptop etc etc and people can be heard and communicate in less than ideal audio scenarios. The down side of all this processing is it makes a guitar or a singing voice sound terrible. So, if your conference calls or chats with family and friends are sounding less than ideal, then yes consider switching these setting back to the defaults, but if you encounter no issues or audio “artifacts”. then keep the settings for both uses of Zoom. Take care.
Very useful thanks. 🙏 I'm a singer songwriter trying to use Zoom to give guitar lessons. Does my students also need to adjust the audio settings ? + Is a good internet connection required on both ends (for teacher and student) ? Thanks for your help. 😀
Glad it was helpful. So, in an ideal situation both you and the student apply the settings. This said, if the student does not, it’s still good for you to send the best possible musically appropriate sound quality to them. Also ideal, but both you and the student should have some type of audio interface. If you don’t have one, check out my related videos on the subject and their benefits for online sound quality etc. If students don’t have such options (understandable) then simply using headphones instead of the open air speakers of their computer will make a big difference. It is also worth mentioning that there are almost no sound options available to students if they are using Zoom on mobile devices like iPhones or iPads. Once again the only easy improvement for mobile devices is headphones, and even using a mic that’s built into some headphones can be a big improvement. Lastly, some other interesting resources for musicians and teacher/students online line are, sofasession (they are trying to facilitate in-sync online jamming), and by Mixcord. They allow the creation of jamming videos without extension tech work. If you haven’t experimented with those, they can be fun and useful. all the best.
If you are wanting to play other sounds from a second device or instrument, I would first view my videos: USB mixer th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html and Sounding better Online th-cam.com/video/eQl55gr7I74/w-d-xo.html Best of luck.
This was just was I was looking for. Had a family karaoke night and the sound quality was terrible. Will definitely be trying this for the next time we decide to do it.
So helpful - except I'm frustrated as I have the latest Zoom version but in the "advanced" audio settings those options you suggest don't appear at all!! any help out there?
Im using the Logitech H650E Headset. www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/h650e-headset It between 100-200us bucks depending on your location. That said if you want to spend less, the Logitech 500 series is good as well. Make sure when your hunting that a good deal doesnt mean its old school mini 3.5mm jacks. They never work well. Make sure its USB.
Great video thank you! Does everyone in the group have to change their settings too? I have a few online gigs (Im a piano player) coming up next week and were using Zoom. It would be great to know if they have to change their settings or if it's just the one who actually doing the music. Thanks very much!
The Nemesis Project Good question. I have to record students from ages 2 to 14 for graduation performances so I want to know what to tell parents so they can prepare.
Hi there, the short answer is no. Everyone does not have to make the setting changes. Anyone who is performing should apply the settings. This will make their singing and instruments sound considerably better to those listening. Anyone just listening (think audience) will hear the improvement of your performance without making changes. Some additional things to keep in mind: 1. The best overall experience will be achieved if everyone mutes their mic when they are listening to performance. Meaning, the only mic that is not muted is the student giving there performance. This is very important. As a host you have the power to monitor your attendees and mute anyone who forgets to mute their mics. Make sure you do that. 2. Any attendees using cell phones or tablets will not have these settings. No such options for the mobile app. The only way to improve the experience for cellphone or telnet users is to encourage them to use headphones. 3. Make sure everyone takes the time to test Zoom before the event. Best of luck with your event.
@@GregintheBox Greg THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! You have a new subscriber here. Anyone who takes the time to answer a question so indepth is so rare. Thanks again! You've really helped me out with this
Hi Greg, Thanks for the great tips for resetting Zoom for music. I am hosting practice sessions for a group of ukulele players. I will change my settings for music. Does everyone in the group have to change their settings, too? Also should I keep the settings even when I do meetings (no music)?
Hi Doris, I copied this from another comment with the same question, to make sure you see it. The short answer is no. Everyone does not have to make the setting changes. Anyone who is performing should apply the settings. This will make their singing and instruments sound considerably better to those listening. Anyone just listening (think audience) will hear the improvement of your performance without making changes. Some additional things to keep in mind: 1. The best overall experience will be achieved if everyone mutes their mic when they are listening to performance. Meaning, the only mic that is not muted is the student giving there performance. This is very important. As a host you have the power to monitor your attendees and mute anyone who forgets to mute their mics. Make sure you do that. 2. Any attendees using cell phones or tablets will not have these settings. No such options for the mobile app. The only way to improve the experience for cellphone or tablet users is to encourage them to use headphones. 3. Make sure everyone takes the time to test Zoom before the event. Lastly, the settings may cause some echo or some sound issues when just having a conversation. we have turned off some settings related to echo cancellation and background noise suppression. Those settings are great for conversation clarity, but destroy the sound of musical instruments and singing.
GregintheBox Thanks so much. Some of the performers use their cellphones so I will ask them to use head phones. Thanks. Appreciate your video. Clear explanations.
Hi there and well done! Which mic source and speaker do you select, I assume Zoom found your USB mixer (I think you mentioned that?). Did you need to add extra drivers when you plugged in your USB mixer? Many thanks for a great video.
Hi Paul, sorry for the delay in replaying. I have several interfaces. I find mixer/interfaces very convenient for Zoom and Live streaming performances. I did this video to highlight one of my fav inexpensive ones: th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html Most interfaces require drivers of some sort. The ART USB Mix 4 however does not, plug and play. Simply select it as your input and output sound device and its up and running.
@@GregintheBox Many thanks Greg! I have decided to send the Behringer back as I never got he drivers to work etc. I will check out the ART USB mix 4 it looks brilliant!
Awesome explanation. However, my audio setting options are different than yours. I'm using a Mac, I have a paid subscription, and I'm the host. I don't see an advanced button at the bottom right. Any advice?
Hi Greg, we’ve been recording using mobile devices for our church service, is there any way to make the music sound better for our listeners, who usually tune in from there phones as well? We also have a labtop we could possibly record from and my question is the same if we switched to that? Would appreciate your input, thank you!
Hi there, Im not clear on your question. By "pad", can i assume you mean a keyboard? If so start by viewing my videos on audio interfaces/USBmixers and connectting them to PCs for Online uses: th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/eQl55gr7I74/w-d-xo.html Take care.
I get conflicting information re: the use of the an IPad and syncing music (TH-cam), audio and visual through Zoom. I’ve volunteered to do a senior aerobics class so it is necessary that participants see and hear me and musical input would definitely enhance the experience. Can I do this with an IPad? Thank you, Stan.
Hi Stan. Well, would it be easier on. traditional PC/laptop yes. that said, there are audio interfaces that will help with your challenge for both a traditional pc or an IPad. I would suggest you watch my videos about audio interfaces and mixers as a start.
Thanks for the great video; we are seeking help with sound during prerecorded church services. Are these settings for the host of the meeting, or for all of the participants? Thanks!
The setting recommendations improve how singing and instruments will sound to others in Zoom. So anyone performing music should consider these settings. Attendees/listeners do not need to apply them. Some things to consider: 1. Anyone listening, should keep their mic muted in Zoom. only the person talking or performing during the event should have their mic on. The host can monitor the attendees and mute any mics that have been left on by mistake. 2. Anyone on a cellphone or tablet will,not have access to these settings. There are no real settings to improve musical performances on mobile devices. The only thing that helps is to use headphones. That will reduce the amount of processing Zoom does to echo cancel and reduce Background noise.
GregintheBox thank you. None of our musicians are live, they are all pre-recorded and then played in a screen share. We’ll make sure the ‘screen sharer’ has these settings in place.
Thanks Greg! I actually have a question if you don't mind, I was testing to teach music using audio interface, and my friend said that the bass sound was unclear sometimes as in getting occasional fade outs, my internet speed is 70mbps, what do you think the issue is? I'm using Windows not Mac btw. Will try this technique from you first later in the morning though, maybe that's the solution. Thanks again!
@@GregintheBox Thanks Greg, I did it as you instructed in the video and it totally solved it. I just tried it with a friend of mine and he said there's no more chopped audio. Thanks again!
I wouldn’t use Zoom to do video recordings of your auditions. if you want audio and video recordings of your performances, there are many different softwares, one that is free and very cool is OBS. it’s open source and very flexible, which can make it confusing at first, but lots of online how to videos and once you get it figured out it’s a great tool. there are others of course but this is a free one that comes to mind.
@@GregintheBox I agree, however this is the process that the production director has asked auditioners to go through, as it's a virtual cabaret that will be done entirely on the zoom platform, and they are looking to get auditions using the format.
the sound on my yamaha keyboard is significantly better thru the headphones than thru the speakers [no surprise]. On Zoom how could i set things up such that my teacher hears what i would hear thru the headphones? currently, obviously, I use my speakers and the webcam mic. ideally i would use my headset.
Hi John. I’m using a Logitech headset. I believe it’s the H540e. This said, if you have not watched my video about Sounding good Online or my video about USB mixers then I would recommend that. The best way to sound good in. omg is to follow these settings, and then use an audio interface or USB mixer with a normal decent vocal mic. Now the other thing I should mention is that if you intention is to sing along with each other in Zoom, then no mic or interface will help with the fact that the latency that is inherent in the internet itself and in video conferencing systems will make in unison/in-sync singing pretty much impossible. The delay in the time it takes for a voice or instrument to make it to the others in the call and then the time for their voice to return to you will make it impossible to sing in time together. I wish there was a way but it’s built into the very nature of how data is sent and received via the internet. So until the internet itself is fundamentally changed and gets faster, such online collaboration sin. ooh and the like are pretty much impossible. This said, singing and play for each other in turn can sound very very good with the knowledge and advice I offer here. But hope is not completely lost. there are some other platforms that are trying to achieve the almost impossible right now. And example is sofasession. That website is attempting to connect people together for in-sync jamming. There is no video image involved, which is one of the reasons it might work better for singing in time. that said there is a loss of connection/community when you can’t see each other. Try it out. Another tip to keep your group singing is to suggest acappella. That’s an app that allows you to each add your voice and video to a square and then create a large singing together video. it’s not live but you are singing with/too each other. Try those out. and best of luck.
Should each Zoom participant do this? Or just the host or the person who is performing? I am organizing a zoom musical performance, however I am not the one performing, one of the participants is and I am wondering if just the performing needs to make the adjustments or should everyone? Moreover, there will be times when we are using the Zoom call just to chat, will having the settings optimized for music have an effect on the quality for just talking?
Hey there, only the performer should apply these changes. The audience members, dont really need to. This said, what is very important is that audience members (listeners) should have their mics mutes in Zoom while the performers are performing. And only turning their mics on to give compliments, questions, feedback, clapping etc.
Hi Greg, Great video. thanks! I'm hosting a acoustic performance for some friends and have one quick question: do these settings need to be changed just in the performer's Zoom settings or for performer and listeners in order to get the best results? Also, I'm the host but not the performer, do the host's settings matter? Thanks!
In the open mic that we run in Zoom all the performers use these settings. Since I’m usually one of the performers, I don’t know if these settings make a big difference for listeners/audience. I’d do a trial run with one performer and you as host. They apply the settings and you don’t. see how you sound to them and vis versa. Then you apply the settings and compare.
Hi there, these settings should be applied by anyone that wants their voice and instruments to sound s good as possible for those listening. If someone is only listening to you play music and is involved in conversation only then they don’t need these settings. one tip for listeners (think Audience members). is to mute their mic while listening and turn it back on to talk and discuss.
Thank you for this video but when I go to the audio settings then advance settings, it does not have the options that you showed at all. There are tick boxes to select from the following: When original sound is enabled- ¤ Disable echo cancelation ¤ High fidelity music mode ¤ Use stereo audio. Its nothing like what you have demonstrated in your video. Could you please assist me as to how I can have music playing through speakers which are connected to my phone while I have Zoom launched on my laptop running on Windiws 10 ? I've tried to look for the problem I have but there are videos that are 8months old and Zoom has had updates since. I would really appreciate it if you could coz right now I'm stuck and really need music on Zoom. Thanks.
Hi there, lots of questions here. Not sure i understand exactly everything you are trying to do. If you are wanting to play music on a phone and have that come through speakers AND get into Zoom, then the best thing to do is to watch my video at: th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html To do what you want to do, you'll ideally need to start using a simple USB mixer, which the video i've shared addresses. As for the settings that are different due to Zoom updates: Turn on Original Sound (in my video) Turn off Automatically Adjust Microphone Volume Click on Advanced, and Turn on all the Check boxes, there should be 4. I am working on an updated video as well. P.S. These settings are all for Desktop/Laptops, not for cellphones/tablets. Take care.
If one person is playing the piano and several people listening on zoom. Do just the listeners change these settings, or should the piano player also make these setting changes? For singing would you want to make the same changes?
hi, it’s actually the opposite, listeners don’t need to apply changes, but the performer definite should do so. singing or playing, it should make it sound much better.
it for any person playing/singing. the settings apply to your signal going out to your listeners. so everyone playing should set them. FYI: these settings are not available on cellphones or iPads.
Hello, thank you for these helpful tips! Would you recommend them for a Zoom karaoke night where people are singing along to a TH-cam video, for example?
Hi Andrea, I just uploaded a new video that explains how an inexpensive USB mixer can be used to really improve something like an online Karaoke night. th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html
Hello GregintheBox- very useful - thanks for that! I already knew about turning on original sound but didn't know about changing to manually adjust volume and the suppress options you mention. I wonder if you can help me as I am finding it hard to use backing tracks (Musescore midis) shared via my laptop as the receivers say that my singing and the BT are out of sync... I can't understand why that is the case as the BT and my mic input are going via same device (laptop)
Hmmmm, hard to diagnose over text. Could be many things. I would suggest watching my new video about USB mixers. It might help you: th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html
I teach yoga on zoom and need to play music sometimes through Spotify and teach through my air pods. I am noticing my music is too loud and choppy in some parts of my class. I will try these audio options that you suggested for disabling and see if that works. Are there any additional hacks for this? Thanks
You should have a look at my video about using audio interfaces mixers for teaching online: th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html It’s worth the investment. The little unit featured in the video is only $100. depending on the currency and where you buy it. Check it out. All the best.
Most video conferencing softares don’t want this feature since it would be distracting for regular conversation and the monitor signal could be delayed so much it would not be helpful or conducive anyway. Ther best way to achieve what you need is with a mixer or interface before you get to zoom. checkout this: th-cam.com/video/eQl55gr7I74/w-d-xo.html it doesn’t have to be this exact device, but something like this allows you to control if you are listening to yourself, not just the other people in the call.
Happy to help, If you put it on presenter view, it will switch to the person that is basically making the most noise :). But this setting is chosen by each attendee. So they can choose Gallery view or presenter view. There is also an option for the host called spotlighting, this means you can chose who the presenter or performer is at that time. And each individual user can right click on a person and "Pin" them so they see that person all the time.
midiroom.io Im developing a free tool that let you play realtime online with digital piano. Its currently on beta. Works perfect when server is not too crowded.. with almost no delay (depends on your location though...) and you can really play in realtime. Currently im trying to test how much people I can support on 1 server... give it a try. its a super nice tool for teaching .
Hi Greg, thanks for this great video. I am a bit shocked at my iMac mic, it starts out green but then turns red on the graphic for the level. No matter how hot or cold I make the mic. I have no idea if this is good or not. Please can you advise?
I’m just using the onboard system mic. Nothing fancy. Everton says I sound pretty good on their end, but the students sound is hardly usable, distorted, and inconsistent.
Zoom has changed these settings now in Nov 2021. 1. Original Sound off: the suppression level can be set auto, Low, Medium, High. 2. Music and Professional Audio: Show in meeting option to enable origional sound. and also High Fidelity Music, Echo Cancelation, Stereo Audio this is a great help but does need updating or a new video Done showing these new settings. and explaining what they do. thanks.
yes, but these settings do not improve the inherent delay/latency occurring over the internet itself. So jamming together is sadly greatly impacted by that, almost impossible to my experience. Zoom is for video conversation not jamming, we are simply trying to make the audio as good as possible for playing music or teaching/instructing, over the web. If you want to experiment with jamming online, try JamKazam, or sofaSession. They don’t work as well as some videos suggest but they are fun to try and experiment. You would need a hardwire net connection, a fast audio interface, and finger crossed for good internet connection between you and your fellow jammers.
@@GregintheBox We are using Jamkazam for our bluegrass jam and as stated above, have hardwired net connections, fast interfaces with their own dedicated driver, participants (4) within a 30 mile radius, and use video cam on only in-between songs to reduce latency during playing. (settings/latency can be monitored on the interface) Not perfect , but hey, not bad. ,
Is it possible to sing in a Zoom Meeting on an Android Mobile? I have an Analog Audio Mixer. With it's help, I am singing on Face Book Live daily. But can't do it on Zoom ! Can yiu help please..🙏🙏
You’e very welcome. If your Bluetooth headset connects successfully to your computer or device then it should be selectable in Zoom under the Audio setting. select it for both mic and speaker option. May I ask wha type of computer? PC, Mac, Tablet?
Thanks for the tip. I’m violin teacher and I faced same problem. I notice when my students use modern device like I phone pro to galaxy note ten the sound is much better and fine. But for sure I will try your sitting. Thanks 🙏 again.
You’re welcome. I should mention that these settings are applicable for laptops and desktops running the Zoom software. There are no audio specific settings on the mobile apps, such as the iPhone or iPad. Also the settings will certainly improve the quality of your Lund going out to other attendees if you’re using a Desktop or laptop, but they won’t improve the sound of your students unless they are on a desktop/laptop and apply the settings on their end.
I have a question I want to audition for YG audition Then he said the audition is through ZOOM I want to do bass cover at the ZOOM audition, how do I do it? Then , What brand of mixer is used? And how do I attach the mixer to the computer? Please respond I want to try this audition Who knows, lucky to be trained by YG Entertainment
Hi there, yeah online auditions are pretty common. Many different types of audio interfaces will work, but i do have two videos about two specific USB mixers: th-cam.com/video/eQl55gr7I74/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html Hope they help
Thanks! We want to do a "real" hymn sing for our church with all attendees singing at the same time. Can we do this without having the leader being around 1/2 sec ahead of the singers?'Donna
Hi Donna, Sadly the delay that is experienced when try to sing/perform in unison is inherent in the nature of the internet itself. It takes many milliseconds for your audio to get from you to the other attendees and then for their response to that sound to get back to you so in-sync performing is pretty much impossible in Zoom. And this is likely the way it is until some day when the internet itself is remarkably faster. Also, Zoom is a video conference platform that is not really trying to achieve in-sync communication, only a good quality communication experience. Its not really a music platform, just a communication platform. In my musical adventures in Zoom, we are running open mics and virtual gigs for audiences and we can all interact etc but not play in sync together. The settings mentioned in this video give the best possible audio quality for such things, they make a huge difference. This all said, there are other websites/applications attempt to do nothing but in-sync music performance. www.sofasession.com/ is the easiest and one of the more promising, but the internet is still the internet so can't promise it will be perfect, but the whole intention of that website is to be able to sing or play together. There is no video, available, but that is one of the reasons why it might work better than Zoom for in-sync singing. Give it a shot, and best of luck.
Hi Greg, I would like to arrange a singing session with a bunch of friends. How do I play the music so that all of us can hear? It doesn’t have to be perfectly in sync but is this possible with these settings?
Hi there. These settings will improve quality but will not improve the delay (or latency) that is inherent in both video conferencing platforms and the internet itself. Attempting to sing together will be quite frustrating. This said singing in turn for each other works and the settings will improve the quality for that. If you want to include music and sing in sync with it, then you might have noticed that playing music on the same computer(device) that is running the Zoom call and attempting to sing along with it results in an out-of-sync result for listeners as well. So a couple suggestions: Consider using something like Acappella to record separate tracks and build a video of you all singing together. Its not ideal but keeps your singing community engaged. 2. Try singing with sofaSession, its not perfect either but sofasession is at least trying to create an environment where people can sing and play together online. Way less sync/latency issues. Still happens but much less than Zoom. P.S. sofa session is just audio, no video (Thats partly why its more "in sync"). Lastly, to play music and ensure its in sync with what your singing for others to hear, the only guaranteed way is to use a USB mixer and mix the sound from say your cell phone and mic (for your voice), and feed that into your computer. Check out my video on this: th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html Best of luck.
GregintheBox Thanks Greg for taking the time to respond. Does the share sound option on Zoom help? I think we can turns and sing. Or max sing in pairs.. hoping that would be workable? I will look into sofasession (although I would prefer to see others) and the USB mixer.
Yes you are correct, I have an updated version of this video for the current version. However, also be aware that there are no advanced options in mobile devices (Phones and tablets). Best of luck
Hands down the *best* explanation I've found! I'm asked to set up some Zoom performances for my listeners, and I needed this tutorial! Thanks.
Thanks for the compliment. Do you have a good audio interface? if not, check out my tutorial on using a USB mixer for online stuff like Zoom: th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html
You are an excellent communicator. What I most appreciated here is that you did not try to "over--tech" your language. Rather, you tried to keep it clear and simple. That is what a great teacher does. Again, superb explanation here. You deserve to be congratulated. Bravo!
thanks for this Joe, I’m just finishing up my masters of adult ed, so it’s great to receive such supportive feedback.
Thank you. I've not used Zoom yet but I wanted to explore the idea and see how to gain the best results and your video was just what I was hoping to find.
you’re very welcome
thanks a lot. I was searching for this after having a poor zoom music show.
Glad it was helpful.
OMG. Can I hug you right now?!?!?! Many of my questions were answered. I have less anxiety now. Thank you so much!
you’re very welcome my friend.
This is really helpful. I need to do a live stream of my concert and most platforms are expensive or hard to figure out. Zoom is easy so this is very helpful.
Happy to help, but don’t forget, the settings are just step one. You also have get yourself a proper audio interface or USB mixer and a decent mic(s). I’ve got a couple videos explaining the purpose and how to.
Thanks so much. Concise and well done.
Absolutely excellent. I am teaching violin in Iceland. Sightly different option in Mac but I think I have got it.
You’re most welcome. Hello from Canada.
Thank you, I always wonder why my ukulele sounds terrible when I play via zoom. This video is an answer to my prayer. Thanks, you are God send.
happy it helped. also consider using an audio interface with a good mic (or plug in your use if it has a pickup).
check out my video on that if you have not already: th-cam.com/video/eQl55gr7I74/w-d-xo.html
Awesome video and great explanation. I'll experiment with the mic alone and the interface options
best of luck, let me know how it goes.
Thank You! This worked for me and it was so easy. The set up on my zoom was a little different but I used the settings you suggested and it was much better.
Glad it helped!
you really help me...excellent explanation, blue means its working original sound. clear.. I have question, there is option : " signal processing by Windows audio device drivers" i have to choose auto, on ( windows default) or Off ( windows raw) ?
You might find my new updated version helpful. The setting you mention is quite new. It will take some experimentation, but basically, if you have an external audio interface doing the work, you could consider tying the RAW setting. But auto might be safer until more experimentation or documentation is available. Check out the update version at: th-cam.com/video/-_bS_nUiqMA/w-d-xo.html
Nice, clear explanation. Very helpful. Thank you!
Thanks, happy to help.
Thanks for the video. I could not understand the last part. The blue rectangle is showing "Origninal Sound Off". Should be leave it so? or Should be change it to "Original Sound On"? (4:38).
Thank you again so much for this helpful video. I did what you suggested & I have a question. I am trying to make a video recording thru Zoom that includes audio of speaking and then playing flute. I have done what you suggested to make sure I have the sound settings set up properly but when I replay the recordings, the zoom audio picks up my voice well but almost totally cuts & barely picks up the sound when I play flute. I am going to keep trying to figure it out thru experimenting with the zoom settings. Maybe I should find a non-zoom way of recording :) but this is what I know how to do and have the setup for at the moment. If you have any suggestions or insights, I would love to hear! thank you again!
Hey thanks for this! It's always nice to find a straightforward video. I know Zoom isn't intended and built for music, but it's nice to just find something to at least help out a little.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just uploaded a video that might be of interest to you: th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html
Thank you! This is very helpful!
Thanks for the tips. Have a great day.
Thanks, you too!
Thanks Greg, I am forwarding this to my tabla students, short and to the point.
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful video! For my own reference:
Disable automatic volume adjustment
- make sure the peak volume is in the middle range
In advanced:
Turn on og sound
Disable (persistent noise suppression)
Disable (intermittent noise suppression)
Echo cancellation: auto
(NOT aggressive)
Thanks, I actually just uploaded an updated version for 2021. Check it out:
th-cam.com/video/-_bS_nUiqMA/w-d-xo.html
Good immediate & practical demonstration. Thank you
Thanks, happy to help.
Hi Greg , first off you have a gift for explaining things in a simple way. Thanks for this video.
Question:
Do you think the audio quality on zoom will change if it’s a paid account or not a paid account?
Thanks for your kind words. Quality of Video and Audio are the same for free and paid account. The paid acct adds on a variety of admin options and removes the time limit for group calls. There is no quality difference.
GregintheBox thank you !
Thanks, so much! Clear, concise, very helpful...
great to hear. happy to help
Thank you! Great guide to setting audio for music performance. 👍🏼👍🏼
You’re very welcome.
I followed all your instructions, but was still getting a hollow sound. As a last resort I unplugged my logitec C 270 and then repluged it to reset it, like with a slow modem. That was the problem. Hope that's helpful. Thank you for your advice.
cool cool, thanks for sharing.
Thanks a lot, you are a life saver!! Now I can have my violin lessons properly.
that’s awesome. happy to help. the quality jump is worth it for sure.
Thank you! My Harpsichord Club has been meeting by Zoom since the onset of the pandemic and we have struggled to get better sound. The best we could figure was to have everyone not playing turn off their audio and video. That helps some, but I can't wait to pass along your tips at our next meeting in ten days. BTW, is that a little birdie snuggled up against your neck?
I just rewatched your video. It is a little birdie! Aww.
Hi Pamela, thank you for you lovely comments. I would suggest you watch my updated version of this video, and also consider watching my video about using USB mixers to assist in connecting musical signals and mic’s for best possible sound experiences.
Yes I have a little parrot called Jasper, she is pretty cool and she appears in many of my videos.
PS, hello to all in Harpsichord club.
THANK YOU!!!!! So grateful for this video. I am a piano teacher. this has helped so much. thank you again
Glad I could help.
3/28/21 thank you for this information. What is best? Mix through 1/8 stereo or USB audio codec.
Hi, Greg. I like your tutorial. I am preparing for an event that will have different people sing in Zoom. So each guest that is singing must have these settings configured. So if someone is singing and they have a track playing for instance in Windows Media Player, people will hear their voice as well as the track? I am also going to look t your video for the usb mixer, i am thinking about purchasing a focusrite. i see on wish they some usb mixer's as well. Also, I saw that you can share the music or sound off your computer as well. What is the difference between this and configuring the settings to get sound from your computer? Do you still need to configure the settings as well as share sound off your computer or does the function do the same thing? Thanks
Excellent! Thank you - I learned some new and important information here.
Great to hear!
Thank you! Giving it a try today!
Have fun!
By way the reason why I’m making a request coz ur the best to explain from all this youtubers tutorials
Will this procedure connect the audio interface and also connect the DAW one is using for ones piano and electric guitar sounds internally? Not just the microphone
no no, you would have to consider using a ritual mixer like VB-Audio’s. Banana, or Potato. it’s not easy to achieve but those softwares might help. vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/banana.htm
@@GregintheBox So the virtual mixer route's the internal sound? I would imagine it having some degree of latency too? That's complicated. I notice zoom has these awkward sound skip's when playing through the microphone or singing etc. I didn't hear skip's in the video maybe I need to work something in settings.
These setting will work for a group practice as well right? Thanks for sharing again.
hey there, so will it work to make everyone sound a little better? yes, but also be sure that anyone who has headphones is using them to minimize echo and feedback. now what I think you’re asking is if these setting will make you be able to sing or play in sync or in time with each other, and the answer to that is no. zoom will not allow for jamming or singing in time with each other due to the delay incurred with the data getting from you, through the web, to your other musicians and back to you. there are platforms that are trying to do a better job at that sort of internet jamming, like sofasession and jamkazzam, but even those are not perfect, and not always easy to use. Zoom is not intended for in sync playing/singing with others over the web, it is simply a way to meet with others over the web with good quality video and audio.
Hi Greg. I only have Zoom basic, and it seems that I don't have any ability to set microphone levels or audio settings. Would you recommend purchasing the next level? Is that where one can find those settings that you describe at 2:37? By the way, your channel is great.
Hi Joe, Thanks for the support. The settings are not tied to the account level. If you are using an iPad or cellphone/tablet etc, then keep in mind that the Mobile app version does not have the settings discussed in the video. let me know what sort of computer/device you are using Zoom on.
@@GregintheBox I was using an HP Chromebook... And, then, last week someone anonymously sent me a laptop, and I was able to Zoom like a pro with it. There are truly angels in this world. Thanks for getting back to me, and keep up the good work on your channel.
Very helpful tips! thanks so much!
very welcome
Greg, thank you for this helpful video! Like many households, we are using our Zoom for both musical instruction and general use (conference calls for work, family conference calls, etc.) My question is...Should we be resetting all the audio settings BACK to default for non-musical instruction use?
Also, as a share for everyone else here...We have been having some intermittent connection issues with Zoom which is perfectly understandable given the amount of bandwidth the world is consuming right now. It's a little old school but, we found making a hard connection to our router with an ethernet cable has greatly improved the performance of Zoom and other audio/visual streaming services. Many devices are no longer being made with ethernet ports, however if your device has a USB port, you can use an ethernet-to-usb adapter (female ethernet on one end and male usb on the other end) and run the cable into the usb port that way. Those adapters are about $10-$15 and of course your ethernet cable is $10 - $50 depending on how long it is.
You’re very welcome. I also use it for both purposes. I don’t switch back and forth. These settings are doing a variety of things but the best way to sum it up is that we are stripping away as much of the processing done by Zoom as possible. For talking and conversation, this processing assists with echo cancellation and background noise removal and auto volume adjustment and compression of the audio signal. All of this results in the best possible communication with webcams, and crappy mics in laptop etc etc and people can be heard and communicate in less than ideal audio scenarios. The down side of all this processing is it makes a guitar or a singing voice sound terrible. So, if your conference calls or chats with family and friends are sounding less than ideal, then yes consider switching these setting back to the defaults, but if you encounter no issues or audio “artifacts”. then keep the settings for both uses of Zoom. Take care.
Hi there, my new video might be of interest to you. Specially for the lessons and instruction. th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html
Very useful thanks. 🙏 I'm a singer songwriter trying to use Zoom to give guitar lessons. Does my students also need to adjust the audio settings ? + Is a good internet connection required on both ends (for teacher and student) ? Thanks for your help. 😀
Glad it was helpful.
So, in an ideal situation both you and the student apply the settings. This said, if the student does not, it’s still good for you to send the best possible musically appropriate sound quality to them.
Also ideal, but both you and the student should have some type of audio interface. If you don’t have one, check out my related videos on the subject and their benefits for online sound quality etc. If students don’t have such options (understandable) then simply using headphones instead of the open air speakers of their computer will make a big difference.
It is also worth mentioning that there are almost no sound options available to students if they are using Zoom on mobile devices like iPhones or iPads. Once again the only easy improvement for mobile devices is headphones, and even using a mic that’s built into some headphones can be a big improvement.
Lastly, some other interesting resources for musicians and teacher/students online line are, sofasession (they are trying to facilitate in-sync online jamming), and by Mixcord. They allow the creation of jamming videos without extension tech work. If you haven’t experimented with those, they can be fun and useful.
all the best.
@@GregintheBox Thanks ! 🙏
Hi, thanks for the informative video. Would you use the same setting if you're playing something from a 2nd device ?
If you are wanting to play other sounds from a second device or instrument, I would first view my videos: USB mixer th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html and Sounding better Online th-cam.com/video/eQl55gr7I74/w-d-xo.html Best of luck.
This was just was I was looking for. Had a family karaoke night and the sound quality was terrible. Will definitely be trying this for the next time we decide to do it.
Glad I could help!
Thank you for taking the time to help, Greg
your very welcome.
Thank you so much, you made my day. Romain (a pianist)
Glad to hear that! happy to be part of your day.
@@GregintheBox Just wonderful !!
Check out my video. Hope you like it. th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html
So helpful - except I'm frustrated as I have the latest Zoom version but in the "advanced" audio settings those options you suggest don't appear at all!! any help out there?
You should check out my updated version at th-cam.com/video/-_bS_nUiqMA/w-d-xo.html Hope that answers your questions. Thanks for watching.
Greg, thanks for the help. What kind of head/mic are you using. How much is it and are there any others you would recomend
Im using the Logitech H650E Headset.
www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/h650e-headset
It between 100-200us bucks depending on your location. That said if you want to spend less, the Logitech 500 series is good as well. Make sure when your hunting that a good deal doesnt mean its old school mini 3.5mm jacks. They never work well. Make sure its USB.
Great video thank you! Does everyone in the group have to change their settings too? I have a few online gigs (Im a piano player) coming up next week and were using Zoom. It would be great to know if they have to change their settings or if it's just the one who actually doing the music. Thanks very much!
The Nemesis Project Good question. I have to record students from ages 2 to 14 for graduation performances so I want to know what to tell parents so they can prepare.
Hi there, the short answer is no. Everyone does not have to make the setting changes. Anyone who is performing should apply the settings. This will make their singing and instruments sound considerably better to those listening. Anyone just listening (think audience) will hear the improvement of your performance without making changes. Some additional things to keep in mind: 1. The best overall experience will be achieved if everyone mutes their mic when they are listening to performance. Meaning, the only mic that is not muted is the student giving there performance. This is very important. As a host you have the power to monitor your attendees and mute anyone who forgets to mute their mics. Make sure you do that. 2. Any attendees using cell phones or tablets will not have these settings. No such options for the mobile app. The only way to improve the experience for cellphone or telnet users is to encourage them to use headphones. 3. Make sure everyone takes the time to test Zoom before the event. Best of luck with your event.
@@GregintheBox Greg THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! You have a new subscriber here. Anyone who takes the time to answer a question so indepth is so rare. Thanks again! You've really helped me out with this
Hi Greg, Thanks for the great tips for resetting Zoom for music. I am hosting practice sessions for a group of ukulele players. I will change my settings for music. Does everyone in the group have to change their settings, too? Also should I keep the settings even when I do meetings (no music)?
Hi Doris, I copied this from another comment with the same question, to make sure you see it. The short answer is no. Everyone does not have to make the setting changes. Anyone who is performing should apply the settings. This will make their singing and instruments sound considerably better to those listening. Anyone just listening (think audience) will hear the improvement of your performance without making changes. Some additional things to keep in mind: 1. The best overall experience will be achieved if everyone mutes their mic when they are listening to performance. Meaning, the only mic that is not muted is the student giving there performance. This is very important. As a host you have the power to monitor your attendees and mute anyone who forgets to mute their mics. Make sure you do that. 2. Any attendees using cell phones or tablets will not have these settings. No such options for the mobile app. The only way to improve the experience for cellphone or tablet users is to encourage them to use headphones. 3. Make sure everyone takes the time to test Zoom before the event. Lastly, the settings may cause some echo or some sound issues when just having a conversation. we have turned off some settings related to echo cancellation and background noise suppression. Those settings are great for conversation clarity, but destroy the sound of musical instruments and singing.
GregintheBox Thanks so much. Some of the performers use their cellphones so I will ask them to use head phones. Thanks. Appreciate your video. Clear explanations.
Thank you! This is really helpful :)
My pleasure
Great info! After you make changes on the desktop version does it save those changes on the phone app version?
Happy to help. The mobile app does not have the same settings available I’m afraid.
@@GregintheBox Please what of iPad
Excellent tutorial thank you.
Awesome, glad it was helpful.
Hi there and well done! Which mic source and speaker do you select, I assume Zoom found your USB mixer (I think you mentioned that?). Did you need to add extra drivers when you plugged in your USB mixer? Many thanks for a great video.
Hi Paul, sorry for the delay in replaying. I have several interfaces. I find mixer/interfaces very convenient for Zoom and Live streaming performances. I did this video to highlight one of my fav inexpensive ones: th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html
Most interfaces require drivers of some sort. The ART USB Mix 4 however does not, plug and play. Simply select it as your input and output sound device and its up and running.
@@GregintheBox Many thanks Greg! I have decided to send the Behringer back as I never got he drivers to work etc. I will check out the ART USB mix 4 it looks brilliant!
Awesome explanation. However, my audio setting options are different than yours. I'm using a Mac, I have a paid subscription, and I'm the host. I don't see an advanced button at the bottom right. Any advice?
you have a Mac laptop? or an IPad?
Hi Greg, we’ve been recording using mobile devices for our church service, is there any way to make the music sound better for our listeners, who usually tune in from there phones as well? We also have a labtop we could possibly record from and my question is the same if we switched to that? Would appreciate your input, thank you!
Awesome! Question.. It is possible to run directly a pad (music chord) without distortion, while playing an instrument?
Hi there, Im not clear on your question. By "pad", can i assume you mean a keyboard? If so start by viewing my videos on audio interfaces/USBmixers and connectting them to PCs for Online uses: th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/eQl55gr7I74/w-d-xo.html
Take care.
Hi dear thank you very much your video ...if i want to sing karaoke ? what can i do ? i have to add a microphone ?
You should watch my videos about using USB mixers to just this very thing. Best of luck,
This right here...super helpful. Thanks! 👍🏾💫
Glad it was helpful!
I think this is just what I needed. Thanks!
You're welcome. Happy to help.
Can I use these Zoom settings without a mixer or interface and have it pick up sound from my Bose speakers in the room? Or is it best to use a mixer?
I get conflicting information re: the use of the an IPad and syncing music (TH-cam), audio and visual through Zoom. I’ve volunteered to do a senior aerobics class so it is necessary that participants see and hear me and musical input would definitely enhance the experience. Can I do this with an IPad? Thank you, Stan.
Hi Stan. Well, would it be easier on. traditional PC/laptop yes. that said, there are audio interfaces that will help with your challenge for both a traditional pc or an IPad. I would suggest you watch my videos about audio interfaces and mixers as a start.
Thank you very much I needed this ! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the great video; we are seeking help with sound during prerecorded church services. Are these settings for the host of the meeting, or for all of the participants? Thanks!
The setting recommendations improve how singing and instruments will sound to others in Zoom. So anyone performing music should consider these settings. Attendees/listeners do not need to apply them. Some things to consider: 1. Anyone listening, should keep their mic muted in Zoom. only the person talking or performing during the event should have their mic on. The host can monitor the attendees and mute any mics that have been left on by mistake. 2. Anyone on a cellphone or tablet will,not have access to these settings. There are no real settings to improve musical performances on mobile devices. The only thing that helps is to use headphones. That will reduce the amount of processing Zoom does to echo cancel and reduce Background noise.
GregintheBox thank you. None of our musicians are live, they are all pre-recorded and then played in a screen share. We’ll make sure the ‘screen sharer’ has these settings in place.
Thanks Greg! I actually have a question if you don't mind, I was testing to teach music using audio interface, and my friend said that the bass sound was unclear sometimes as in getting occasional fade outs, my internet speed is 70mbps, what do you think the issue is? I'm using Windows not Mac btw. Will try this technique from you first later in the morning though, maybe that's the solution. Thanks again!
hi there. the fading in and out is exactly what the settings are intended to resolve in Zoom.
@@GregintheBox Thanks Greg, I did it as you instructed in the video and it totally solved it. I just tried it with a friend of mine and he said there's no more chopped audio. Thanks again!
Very good tutorial
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video! Any advice for doing self-tape musical auditions? Need to be recorded by me, so as an admin my settings will be different, correct?
I wouldn’t use Zoom to do video recordings of your auditions. if you want audio and video recordings of your performances, there are many different softwares, one that is free and very cool is OBS. it’s open source and very flexible, which can make it confusing at first, but lots of online how to videos and once you get it figured out it’s a great tool. there are others of course but this is a free one that comes to mind.
@@GregintheBox I agree, however this is the process that the production director has asked auditioners to go through, as it's a virtual cabaret that will be done entirely on the zoom platform, and they are looking to get auditions using the format.
@@GregintheBox I so appreciate your response and your help! Any other advice for having to use the platform to capture audio?
the sound on my yamaha keyboard is significantly better thru the headphones than thru the speakers [no surprise]. On Zoom how could i set things up such that my teacher hears what i would hear thru the headphones? currently, obviously, I use my speakers and the webcam mic. ideally i would use my headset.
Thankkkkkkkk youuuuuu. Really help me so much
You're welcome!
Which microphone are you using for this? I"m trying to set up a COVID-19 sing-along for my seniors' music group. What do I need?
Hi John. I’m using a Logitech headset. I believe it’s the H540e. This said, if you have not watched my video about Sounding good Online or my video about USB mixers then I would recommend that. The best way to sound good in. omg is to follow these settings, and then use an audio interface or USB mixer with a normal decent vocal mic. Now the other thing I should mention is that if you intention is to sing along with each other in Zoom, then no mic or interface will help with the fact that the latency that is inherent in the internet itself and in video conferencing systems will make in unison/in-sync singing pretty much impossible. The delay in the time it takes for a voice or instrument to make it to the others in the call and then the time for their voice to return to you will make it impossible to sing in time together. I wish there was a way but it’s built into the very nature of how data is sent and received via the internet. So until the internet itself is fundamentally changed and gets faster, such online collaboration sin. ooh and the like are pretty much impossible. This said, singing and play for each other in turn can sound very very good with the knowledge and advice I offer here.
But hope is not completely lost. there are some other platforms that are trying to achieve the almost impossible right now. And example is sofasession. That website is attempting to connect people together for in-sync jamming. There is no video image involved, which is one of the reasons it might work better for singing in time. that said there is a loss of connection/community when you can’t see each other. Try it out. Another tip to keep your group singing is to suggest acappella. That’s an app that allows you to each add your voice and video to a square and then create a large singing together video. it’s not live but you are singing with/too each other. Try those out. and best of luck.
Should each Zoom participant do this? Or just the host or the person who is performing? I am organizing a zoom musical performance, however I am not the one performing, one of the participants is and I am wondering if just the performing needs to make the adjustments or should everyone? Moreover, there will be times when we are using the Zoom call just to chat, will having the settings optimized for music have an effect on the quality for just talking?
Hey there, only the performer should apply these changes. The audience members, dont really need to. This said, what is very important is that audience members (listeners) should have their mics mutes in Zoom while the performers are performing. And only turning their mics on to give compliments, questions, feedback, clapping etc.
Hi Greg, Great video. thanks! I'm hosting a acoustic performance for some friends and have one quick question: do these settings need to be changed just in the performer's Zoom settings or for performer and listeners in order to get the best results? Also, I'm the host but not the performer, do the host's settings matter? Thanks!
In the open mic that we run in Zoom all the performers use these settings. Since I’m usually one of the performers, I don’t know if these settings make a big difference for listeners/audience. I’d do a trial run with one performer and you as host. They apply the settings and you don’t. see how you sound to them and vis versa. Then you apply the settings and compare.
Just uploaded a new video. It might be helpful for your group. th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html
GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!! Yes, I am screaming that.
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Greg, is the host the only one who needs to modify the settings or do the others also have to modify their settings?
Hi there, these settings should be applied by anyone that wants their voice and instruments to sound s good as possible for those listening. If someone is only listening to you play music and is involved in conversation only then they don’t need these settings. one tip for listeners (think Audience members). is to mute their mic while listening and turn it back on to talk and discuss.
Thank you for this video but when I go to the audio settings then advance settings, it does not have the options that you showed at all.
There are tick boxes to select from the following:
When original sound is enabled-
¤ Disable echo cancelation
¤ High fidelity music mode
¤ Use stereo audio.
Its nothing like what you have demonstrated in your video. Could you please assist me as to how I can have music playing through speakers which are connected to my phone while I have Zoom launched on my laptop running on Windiws 10 ? I've tried to look for the problem I have but there are videos that are 8months old and Zoom has had updates since.
I would really appreciate it if you could coz right now I'm stuck and really need music on Zoom.
Thanks.
Hi there, lots of questions here. Not sure i understand exactly everything you are trying to do. If you are wanting to play music on a phone and have that come through speakers AND get into Zoom, then the best thing to do is to watch my video at: th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html
To do what you want to do, you'll ideally need to start using a simple USB mixer, which the video i've shared addresses.
As for the settings that are different due to Zoom updates:
Turn on Original Sound (in my video)
Turn off Automatically Adjust Microphone Volume
Click on Advanced, and Turn on all the Check boxes, there should be 4.
I am working on an updated video as well.
P.S. These settings are all for Desktop/Laptops, not for cellphones/tablets.
Take care.
@@GregintheBox thank you very much for your assistance.
Hi 😊hope you can upload tutorial using focusrite scarlet to GarageBand for recording
You know, I actually have a Scarlet right in front of me. I might do that. Thanks for the complement.
If one person is playing the piano and several people listening on zoom. Do just the listeners change these settings, or should the piano player also make these setting changes? For singing would you want to make the same changes?
hi, it’s actually the opposite, listeners don’t need to apply changes, but the performer definite should do so. singing or playing, it should make it sound much better.
great tutorial ! thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Does only the host have these options or does everyone who will be playing music need to set them?
it for any person playing/singing. the settings apply to your signal going out to your listeners. so everyone playing should set them. FYI: these settings are not available on cellphones or iPads.
Excelente explicación !!!
thank you. happy to help
Hello, thank you for these helpful tips! Would you recommend them for a Zoom karaoke night where people are singing along to a TH-cam video, for example?
Yes, absolutely, we use these setting while running our virtual open mic night. hey! that’s tonight! wo hoo!
@@GregintheBox Thank you! Hope you had a great open mic!
Hi Andrea, I just uploaded a new video that explains how an inexpensive USB mixer can be used to really improve something like an online Karaoke night. th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html
Hello GregintheBox- very useful - thanks for that! I already knew about turning on original sound but didn't know about changing to manually adjust volume and the suppress options you mention. I wonder if you can help me as I am finding it hard to use backing tracks (Musescore midis) shared via my laptop as the receivers say that my singing and the BT are out of sync... I can't understand why that is the case as the BT and my mic input are going via same device (laptop)
Hmmmm, hard to diagnose over text. Could be many things. I would suggest watching my new video about USB mixers. It might help you: th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html
Greg, Thank you so much for this tutorial. So helpful. Appreciated. Asante sana.
My pleasure!
My music program is virtual dj8 pro and I'm also using a virtual cable through my laptop so I was wondering do I need a cable for the mic?
I teach yoga on zoom and need to play music sometimes through Spotify and teach through my air pods. I am noticing my music is too loud and choppy in some parts of my class. I will try these audio options that you suggested for disabling and see if that works. Are there any additional hacks for this? Thanks
You should have a look at my video about using audio interfaces mixers for teaching online: th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html
It’s worth the investment. The little unit featured in the video is only $100. depending on the currency and where you buy it. Check it out. All the best.
Hi is it also possible to hear myself while singing in zoom? Is there an option to turn on mic return (dunno the right term)
Most video conferencing softares don’t want this feature since it would be distracting for regular conversation and the monitor signal could be delayed so much it would not be helpful or conducive anyway. Ther best way to achieve what you need is with a mixer or interface before you get to zoom. checkout this: th-cam.com/video/eQl55gr7I74/w-d-xo.html
it doesn’t have to be this exact device, but something like this allows you to control if you are listening to yourself, not just the other people in the call.
thanks so much! I am a piano teacher and will share this with my students. Does the screen focus in on the person playing for, say, a recital?
Happy to help, If you put it on presenter view, it will switch to the person that is basically making the most noise :). But this setting is chosen by each attendee. So they can choose Gallery view or presenter view. There is also an option for the host called spotlighting, this means you can chose who the presenter or performer is at that time. And each individual user can right click on a person and "Pin" them so they see that person all the time.
midiroom.io
Im developing a free tool that let you play realtime online with digital piano. Its currently on beta. Works perfect when server is not too crowded.. with almost no delay (depends on your location though...) and you can really play in realtime. Currently im trying to test how much people I can support on 1 server... give it a try. its a super nice tool for teaching
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Good video. Helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Greg, thanks for this great video. I am a bit shocked at my iMac mic, it starts out green but then turns red on the graphic for the level. No matter how hot or cold I make the mic.
I have no idea if this is good or not. Please can you advise?
Hi Richard, tell me more, what mic, audio interface etc. give me a sense of your setup.
I’m just using the onboard system mic. Nothing fancy. Everton says I sound pretty good on their end, but the students sound is hardly usable, distorted, and inconsistent.
Zoom has changed these settings now in Nov 2021.
1. Original Sound off: the suppression level can be set auto, Low, Medium, High.
2. Music and Professional Audio: Show in meeting option to enable origional sound. and also High Fidelity Music, Echo Cancelation, Stereo Audio
this is a great help but does need updating or a new video Done showing these new settings. and explaining what they do. thanks.
Yes I’ve already done so. I created an update many months ago. Thanks for you support though. Best of luck.
This is great info. How you tried it doing an online jam session?
yes, but these settings do not improve the inherent delay/latency occurring over the internet itself. So jamming together is sadly greatly impacted by that, almost impossible to my experience. Zoom is for video conversation not jamming, we are simply trying to make the audio as good as possible for playing music or teaching/instructing, over the web. If you want to experiment with jamming online, try JamKazam, or sofaSession. They don’t work as well as some videos suggest but they are fun to try and experiment. You would need a hardwire net connection, a fast audio interface, and finger crossed for good internet connection between you and your fellow jammers.
@@GregintheBox We are using Jamkazam for our bluegrass jam and as stated above, have hardwired net connections, fast interfaces with their own dedicated driver, participants (4) within a 30 mile radius, and use video cam on only in-between songs to reduce latency during playing. (settings/latency can be monitored on the interface) Not perfect , but hey, not bad.
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@@GregintheBox Thanks for the input. Appreciate it very much. 🙏🏼
@@backporchpicker I'll try out Jamkazam. Sounds like you guys are having a ball 👍
Hey Greg, I thought the voice was familiar before I looked at the screen to see who it was. Thanks for the setting changes!
Hi Neil!
Is it possible to sing in a Zoom Meeting on an Android Mobile? I have an Analog Audio Mixer. With it's help, I am singing on Face Book Live daily. But can't do it on Zoom ! Can yiu help please..🙏🙏
The best first step is to get your hands on an audio interface that's intended to work with mobile devices. Check out the iRig Pro Duo amzn.to/30ZsNuH
Thank you so much this helps with my spin class however how can I use my Bluetooth headphones?
You’e very welcome. If your Bluetooth headset connects successfully to your computer or device then it should be selectable in Zoom under the Audio setting. select it for both mic and speaker option. May I ask wha type of computer? PC, Mac, Tablet?
Thanks for the tip. I’m violin teacher and I faced same problem. I notice when my students use modern device like I phone pro to galaxy note ten the sound is much better and fine. But for sure I will try your sitting. Thanks 🙏 again.
You’re welcome. I should mention that these settings are applicable for laptops and desktops running the Zoom software. There are no audio specific settings on the mobile apps, such as the iPhone or iPad. Also the settings will certainly improve the quality of your Lund going out to other attendees if you’re using a Desktop or laptop, but they won’t improve the sound of your students unless they are on a desktop/laptop and apply the settings on their end.
Great Job! Subscribed!
Awesome, thank you!
I have a question
I want to audition for YG audition
Then he said the audition is through ZOOM
I want to do bass cover at the ZOOM audition, how do I do it?
Then , What brand of mixer is used?
And how do I attach the mixer to the computer?
Please respond
I want to try this audition
Who knows, lucky to be trained by YG Entertainment
Hi there, yeah online auditions are pretty common. Many different types of audio interfaces will work, but i do have two videos about two specific USB mixers:
th-cam.com/video/eQl55gr7I74/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html
Hope they help
Thanks! We want to do a "real" hymn sing for our church with all attendees singing at the same time. Can we do this without having the leader being around 1/2 sec ahead of the singers?'Donna
Hi Donna, Sadly the delay that is experienced when try to sing/perform in unison is inherent in the nature of the internet itself. It takes many milliseconds for your audio to get from you to the other attendees and then for their response to that sound to get back to you so in-sync performing is pretty much impossible in Zoom. And this is likely the way it is until some day when the internet itself is remarkably faster. Also, Zoom is a video conference platform that is not really trying to achieve in-sync communication, only a good quality communication experience. Its not really a music platform, just a communication platform. In my musical adventures in Zoom, we are running open mics and virtual gigs for audiences and we can all interact etc but not play in sync together. The settings mentioned in this video give the best possible audio quality for such things, they make a huge difference. This all said, there are other websites/applications attempt to do nothing but in-sync music performance. www.sofasession.com/ is the easiest and one of the more promising, but the internet is still the internet so can't promise it will be perfect, but the whole intention of that website is to be able to sing or play together. There is no video, available, but that is one of the reasons why it might work better than Zoom for in-sync singing. Give it a shot, and best of luck.
Hi Greg, I would like to arrange a singing session with a bunch of friends. How do I play the music so that all of us can hear? It doesn’t have to be perfectly in sync but is this possible with these settings?
Hi there. These settings will improve quality but will not improve the delay (or latency) that is inherent in both video conferencing platforms and the internet itself. Attempting to sing together will be quite frustrating. This said singing in turn for each other works and the settings will improve the quality for that. If you want to include music and sing in sync with it, then you might have noticed that playing music on the same computer(device) that is running the Zoom call and attempting to sing along with it results in an out-of-sync result for listeners as well. So a couple suggestions: Consider using something like Acappella to record separate tracks and build a video of you all singing together. Its not ideal but keeps your singing community engaged. 2. Try singing with sofaSession, its not perfect either but sofasession is at least trying to create an environment where people can sing and play together online. Way less sync/latency issues. Still happens but much less than Zoom. P.S. sofa session is just audio, no video (Thats partly why its more "in sync"). Lastly, to play music and ensure its in sync with what your singing for others to hear, the only guaranteed way is to use a USB mixer and mix the sound from say your cell phone and mic (for your voice), and feed that into your computer. Check out my video on this: th-cam.com/video/TZjNrL4420o/w-d-xo.html
Best of luck.
GregintheBox Thanks Greg for taking the time to respond. Does the share sound option on Zoom help? I think we can turns and sing. Or max sing in pairs.. hoping that would be workable? I will look into sofasession (although I would prefer to see others) and the USB mixer.
Perfect ! Thanks👍
You're welcome!
great vid thanx sooooooo much
Glad it helped
You have rocked! Thx
thanks man
I don't see that option in the advance window pane now. seems like they updated zoom
Yes you are correct, I have an updated version of this video for the current version. However, also be aware that there are no advanced options in mobile devices (Phones and tablets). Best of luck