Audio Only Zoom Classrooms
These spaces are outfitted with the minimum resources needed to participate in a zoom call. Click on the drop-down sections below to learn more.
Podium Microphone
Located on top of the podium near the control panel, this small but powerful microphone will pick up the presenter's spoken content from anywhere behind the podium.
Podium Computer
Located within the classroom podium's equipment rack, the computer is preloaded with the zoom software. After logging into the computer with your E-ID, simply click on the Zoom Icon on the desktop.
Room Speakers
The system Room Speakers are located throughout the room. The volume level slider that controls the volume for the computer into the classroom is located on the right side of the podium control panel.
Testing Speaker and Microphones
There is a very quick and simple test that we recommend you run before you start your zoom calls to make sure everything works properly for your class. The computer should recognize and set default devices automatically, but it is easy to verify.
- after starting or joining a meeting, click on "Test Speaker and Microphone" (highlighted in yellow below)
- This will give you a series of prompts to make sure you are can hear and be heard.
- If you do not hear the prompts, verify that the volume control on the podium is up and unmuted.
- If you still do not hear the prompts, click on the dropdown list available on the menu.
- Once you hear the ringtone, click "Yes" then follow the prompts to verify your microphone is properly selected.
Menu Icons
The Audio and Video Menu icons will look like this in these spaces. Click on the Arrow at the top right of each to access the menu.
Audio Menu Default Settings
If you are having issues with audio, please verify these devices are selected.
- Select a Microphone
- Microphone (Shure Digital )
- Select a Speaker
- Crestron (Intel(R) Display Audio)
Video Menu Default Settings
Because there is no camera available in this room, Zoom will indicate the following error if you try to "Start Video".
More Information
Possible Topics of Interest:
Recording Zoom Meetings
Using Zoom Meeting Controls
For more information about Zoom at VCU, please visit go.vcu.edu/zoom