​ABC Studios Recommendations for Online Learning Using Zoom

ABC Studios Recommendations for Online Learning Using Zoom

8th April 2021
Download and update the Zoom Software:
First-time users should download the Zoom meeting software.  Use the most recent version. The Zoom developers are updating their software frequently. If you are using an older version of Zoom it may not work correctly.
Internet: Fibre Max. We recommend Fibre Max for streaming video and audio to a high standard. Please check with data providers for the best rates. More...
At Home: An ethernet cable can deliver video and audio many times faster than wireless routers. This makes a significant difference to the quality of your video and music. More...
Headphones: Headphones help to avoid echo when playing music online. They also allow you to talk, sing and play your instrument further way from your computer.
Zoom Settings:
Video Tab: 16:9 (Widescreen) Enable HD:
Audio Tab: Tick the boxes marked:
  • Show in-meeting option to "Turn On Original Sound"
  • 'High fidelity music mode'
  • Echo cancellation
  • Stereo audio
  • Automatically join audio by computer when joining a meeting'.
Click on 'Advanced '
Select Signal processing by Windows audio device drivers to 'Off' (Windows).
Echo cancellation to 'Auto'.
After clicking these buttons your Meeting Window should read "Turn off Original Sound". (Highlighted in Yellow.
There are more settings in Zoom. Please go to the Zoom website for the many other options available.

Remember to have fun and enjoy making music. We are musicians!