Audio Help for Seminar Attendees
I hear static, beeping or a clicking sound
I’m experiencing echo, feedback or background noise
Words are getting cut off or are being dropped
I need to adjust my VoIP audio volume
I can’t hear other callers
- Seminar audiences are muted by default. You may not hear the presenter until the Seminar begins.
- VoIP users:
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- Test your Speakers setup. Click Audio Setup in the Audio Pane to select the correct device. Mac users: Click the speaker icon in the Audio pane to select the correct device.
- Check the volume setting in Audio Setup. Under Speakers Setup, click Play Sound and move the slider bar to the desired volume.
Other callers can’t hear me
- As an attendee, a Seminar organizer must ummute your line so that everyone can hear you.
- VoIP users:
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- Is the correct microphone device selected? Click Audio Setup in the Audio Pane to select the correct device. Mac users: Click the microphone icon in the Audio pane to select the correct device.
- If using a microphone: Does your microphone have a physical mute/unmute button on it? Check that your microphone is not muted.
- Analog microphones are sometimes too quiet; we recommend using a USB headset or USB desktop microphone instead.
- If you are using a desktop microphone, avoid touching the microphone since it may cause a reduction in the volume of your voice.
- Speaking very loudly can affect the volume; try speaking at a lower level.
- The speed of your Internet connection can affect one-way sound. For optimum performance when using VoIP, we recommend a broadband Internet connection.
- File sharing: Uploading a file while attending a Seminar can sometimes affect VoIP sound quality. It is recommended that you close all file sharing applications before you join the Seminar.
- Streaming music or video while attending a Seminar event can sometimes affect VoIP sound quality. It is recommended that you close all streaming music or video before you join a Seminar.
I hear static, beeping or a clicking sound
- Electronic devices, such as Blackberries, can affect microphone and speaker devices. Move any electronic handheld devices away from your microphone and speakers.
I’m experiencing echo, feedback or background noise
- If you join a Seminar via telephone make sure the audio setting on your Control Panel is not set to Use Mic & Speakers.
- A USB headset is recommended (see Audio Setup).
- Built-in or external speakers can cause echo. We recommend reducing the speaker volume to a low level.
- Laptops with built-in microphones: Built-in microphones can pick up noise and cause echo. Using a built-in microphone for your audio is not recommended. If you know how to turn off your laptop’s built-in microphone, turn it off before you join a Seminar (check your laptop’s owner manual).
- If using a microphone, move the microphone closer to your voice and away from competing sounds (i.e.: computer fans).
- Avoid moving or touching the microphone when speaking.
Words are getting cut off or are being dropped
- Dropped words, delay or robotic sound is often due to poor network performance, lack of memory or high CPU usage.
- Close all applications you are not using while attending a Seminar.
- VoIP users: A dial-up Internet connection can cause poor performance. For optimum performance when using VoIP, we recommend a broadband Internet connection.
I need to adjust my VoIP audio volume
- PC users, click Audio Setup in the Audio pane. Under Speakers Setup, move the slider bar to the desired volume.
- Mac users, press the volume buttons on your keyboard.
Error Messages
An audio device (speakers or headset) is necessary to join a Seminar using VoIP. When an audio device such as microphone or speakers is not detected, some of the following errors may occur:
No Speakers Detected
An error message will appear if speakers (or headset) are not present or are not connected properly, or if there is no sound card installed in your computer. You will not hear audio at this time and will not be heard in the conference.
- Check that your speakers (or headset) are properly connected and click Try Again in the Audio pane of the Control Panel. See Audio Setup.
- If you have the option to join the Seminar via telephone, you will automatically be switched to Telephone mode. Dial in to the conference using the number and Audio PIN provided in the Audio pane of your Control Panel.
No Sound Detected
After the first minute of a session, Seminar looks for microphone input from attendees who are using a microphone, have speaking rights and are un-muted.
If no input is detected, you may get a Trying to speak? error message. This error may appear under the following conditions:
- You have not spoken or made any sound during the first minute of joining the Seminar, or
- The microphone device was incorrectly selected. You can click the Audio Setup link if you are trying to speak but can’t be heard. See Audio Setup.
No Microphone Detected
An error message will appear if a microphone (or headset) is not present or is not connected properly. You will still be able to hear the Seminar but will not be able to speak.
- Check that your microphone (or headset) is properly plugged in.
- If you have the option to join the Seminar via telephone, you can switch to Telephone mode. Then dial in to the conference using the number and Audio PIN provided in the Audio pane of your Control Panel.
Microphone Disconnected
An error message will appear if your microphone fails or is unplugged after joining a Seminar. When this happens, you will no longer hear audio nor be heard by others.
- Check that your microphone is properly plugged in. If it is, test your microphone device and click Try Again in the Audio pane of the Control Panel. See Audio Setup.
- If you have the option to join the Seminar via telephone, you can switch to Telephone mode. Then dial in to the conference using the number and Audio PIN provided in the Audio pane of your Control Panel.
Virtual Operating System (VMware, Parallels, etc.)
An error message will appear if you are attempting to join a Seminar using VoIP through a virtualized operating system, such as VMware, Parallels, etc. In this instance, to connect to audio, please choose one of the following:
- Rejoin the Seminar through a non-virtual operating system.
- If you have the option to join the Seminar via telephone, you can switch to Telephone mode. Then dial in to the conference using the number and Audio PIN provided in the Audio pane of your Control Panel
Need more help? Contact us.