The first Sunday of every month, FreeSessions will unite to host a free improv opening set and jam session on Zoom in collaboration with the Racer Sessions of Seattle. Each month’s opening performer will choose a social justice organization that we will learn more about and direct donations toward for the month.
Check out suggested Zoom settings below for optimal participation.
Patrick’s Blog Post:
ZOOM AUDIO SETTINGS SUGGESTIONS: (These instructions are tailored to the latest version of Zoom as of 9/5/2020 — you may want to check that your software is up to date!)
0) TURN ON ORIGINAL SOUND! (details below)
1) Use a laptop if possible (not a phone or a tablet)
a. Use headphones when playing with other people
b. Use external mic if available
2) Settings → Audio
a. Turn OFF: Automatically adjust microphone volume
b. Adjust microphone level
c. Optionally: turn ON “Enable stereo” (this options needs to be activated first on your zoom account)
3) Settings → Audio → Advanced
a. Turn ON: ‘Show in-meeting option to “Enable Original Sound” from microphone’
b. If you are using headphones, turn ON: ‘Disable echo cancellation’
c. If you are using an ethernet cable, turn ON: ‘High fidelity music mode’
4) Turn on Original Sound!
a. Turn it on in the top left of the meeting; if it’s on, it should read “Turn off Original Sound”
5) If possible, connect to the internet with an Ethernet cable, not WiFi
ZOOM AUDIO SETTINGS SUGGESTIONS (for older version):
0) TURN ON ORIGINAL SOUND! (details below)
1) Use a laptop if possible (not a phone or a tablet)
a. Use headphones when playing with other people
b. Use external mic if available
2) Settings → Audio
a. Turn OFF: Automatically adjust microphone volume
b. Adjust microphone level
c. Optionally: turn ON “Enable stereo” (this options needs to be activated first on your zoom account)
3) Settings → Audio → Advanced
a. Turn on: ‘show in-meeting option to “Enable Original Sound” from microphone’
b. Disable: both Background Noise options
c. Echo Cancellation: Auto
4) Turn on Original Sound!
a. Turn it on in the top left of the meeting; if it’s on, it should read “Turn off Original Sound”
5) If possible, connect to the internet with an Ethernet cable, not WiFi