2. Using the Audio Setup Wizard in Adobe Connect

InformationAdobe Connect includes an Audio Setup Wizard which will help you to configure, test, and volume-balance your headset or microphone for use in meetings. The Audio Setup Wizard should be used any time that you are entering a meeting to ensure that your audio settings are configured properly.

  1. Connect your microphone or headset prior to entering the meeting. Adobe recommends USB headsets for use with Adobe Connect.
  2. Ensure that your PC or Mac recognizes your microphone. Contact the Help Desk at 940-HELP (4357) if you require assistance or encounter problems.
  3. Enter the Adobe Connect meeting, click the Meeting menu at the top, and then select Audio Setup Wizard....
  4. You will be presented with the welcome screen. Click Next.
  5. You will be asked to test sound output. Click Play Sound and ensure you can hear the test sound. Once you can, click Next.
  6. You will be asked to select your microphone. Click the Select default device drop-down and select your microphone. Click Next when done.
  7. You will be asked to test recording in order to tune your microphone volume. Click the Record button. Adobe Flash Player may prompt you to give Adobe Connect access to your microphone; click Allow.
  8. Speak the test sentence into the microphone. Ensure that you can see the recording bar moving. When you’re done talking, click the Stop button. Click the Play Recording to hear what you’ve recorded and ensure that it’s audible. When done, click Next.
  9. You will be asked to tune your silence level. It is recommended that you do not test silence and instead click Next to skip it.
  10. You will be shown the microphone you have selected, the microphone volume you have calibrated, and the silence level. Click Finish to close the wizard.