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* '''Or, once you join the Meeting, you can call the number displayed in the Chat area''', enter the '''conference pin''' displayed in the Chat area, and you can use your phone to talk in the Meeting. | * '''Or, once you join the Meeting, you can call the number displayed in the Chat area''', enter the '''conference pin''' displayed in the Chat area, and you can use your phone to talk in the Meeting. | ||
** '''Note:''' The phone call is NOT free. | ** '''Note:''' The phone call is NOT free. | ||
| − | ** If | + | ** If a participant uses their phone, there is a way to hide their phone number from the Meeting participants: |
*** Now only your area code is displayed. | *** Now only your area code is displayed. | ||
*** Otherwise, follow the [http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Mobile-Phone-Number-Appear-As-a-Private-Number first set of instructions], they are the easiest way to hide your phone number | *** Otherwise, follow the [http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Mobile-Phone-Number-Appear-As-a-Private-Number first set of instructions], they are the easiest way to hide your phone number | ||
| − | * Can | + | * Can students quickly join the session as a listener, if they don't want to talk or don't have a headset or microphone? '''Yes!''' |
* Audio Troubleshooting: | * Audio Troubleshooting: | ||
** [http://docs.bigbluebutton.org/support/faq.html#voice-conference-1 Why can't others hear me when I join the voice conference?] (BigBlueButton) | ** [http://docs.bigbluebutton.org/support/faq.html#voice-conference-1 Why can't others hear me when I join the voice conference?] (BigBlueButton) | ||
** Why do others only hear part of my audio? Your microphone volume may be too low. Move your microphone closer to your mouth. You may need to change the volume setting of your microphone. | ** Why do others only hear part of my audio? Your microphone volume may be too low. Move your microphone closer to your mouth. You may need to change the volume setting of your microphone. | ||
** [http://docs.bigbluebutton.org/support/faq.html#why-is-there-an-echo-in-the-voice-conference Why is there an echo in the voice conference?] Tip: Students should use headsets or the presenter can mute students (BigBlueButton) | ** [http://docs.bigbluebutton.org/support/faq.html#why-is-there-an-echo-in-the-voice-conference Why is there an echo in the voice conference?] Tip: Students should use headsets or the presenter can mute students (BigBlueButton) | ||
Revision as of 13:54, 8 February 2017
Audio Setup
Find out everything you need to know to setup audio for your Meeting, in this video:
- For the best results, all participants should use a headset, vs a microphone and speakers.
- Or, once you join the Meeting, you can call the number displayed in the Chat area, enter the conference pin displayed in the Chat area, and you can use your phone to talk in the Meeting.
- Note: The phone call is NOT free.
- If a participant uses their phone, there is a way to hide their phone number from the Meeting participants:
- Now only your area code is displayed.
- Otherwise, follow the first set of instructions, they are the easiest way to hide your phone number
- Can students quickly join the session as a listener, if they don't want to talk or don't have a headset or microphone? Yes!
- Audio Troubleshooting:
- Why can't others hear me when I join the voice conference? (BigBlueButton)
- Why do others only hear part of my audio? Your microphone volume may be too low. Move your microphone closer to your mouth. You may need to change the volume setting of your microphone.
- Why is there an echo in the voice conference? Tip: Students should use headsets or the presenter can mute students (BigBlueButton)
