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8 ways to improve your audio quality on Zoom, from calibrating your microphone to optimizing your connection
8 ways to improve your audio quality on Zoom, from calibrating your microphone to optimizing your connection
Dave JohnsonOct 13, 2020, 22:32 IST
There are several easy ways to improve the audio on your Zoom calls.SDI Productions/Getty Images
The best way to improve the audio quality on your Zoom calls is to use a high quality microphone and set it up properly.
You should also make sure that you have a stable internet connection, and are broadcasting from a space with little background noise or echo.
Various apps, such as Krisp, let you artificially change the acoustics in your room, which can make your voice clearer.
As more and more meetings take place online, improving your Zoom calls in any way you can is vital.
We're spending a lot more time using web conferencing tools like Zoom these days than we used to. And no matter where you work, it always seems like there's one person whose microphone makes their voice sound less like silk and more like scrap metal.
If you're going to be using programs like Zoom often, you need to know how to improve your audio quality. This'll make sure that everyone can understand your voice, improving any meeting.
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How to improve Zoom audio quality
Here are a few ways to improve the sound on your Zoom calls.
Use a high quality microphone
Good microphones aren't just for musicians.
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Test and optimize your microphone
Be sure to test your microphone often to be sure it’ll sound good on a call.
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Stamp out echo
Using "Computer Audio" will almost always give better results.
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Make sure you're not too close or too far from the microphone
You should stay about six inches away from an external microphone.
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Disable sound processing if it's distracting
If Zoom's built in noise-suppression features make things worse, turn them off.
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Use Krisp to reduce background noise
You can use Krisp to improve your microphone's acoustics.
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Use a stable internet connection
Be sure you have a Wi-Fi signal for your Zoom call.
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Don't call from your car or other unreliable settings
Streaming from your car can cause a host of issues.
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