Mic & Mixer Method
For Fitness & Wireless Microphones
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Connections
Connect Headphone Splitter to Mixer “Phones” or "Output" jack using using (1) 3.5mm to 1/4" Adapter.
Connect USB cable to computer and then connect External Speaker to Mixer “Phones” or "Output" jack using using (1) 3.5mm to 1/4" Adapter. (skip steps 4 - 5)
If you want to hear your students speaking to you louder than through the internal speakers...
Connect a secondary External Speaker to the USB Audio Device Out Line (Green) using an Aux Cable.
Connect a secondary External Speaker to the headphones port on laptop.
Important Final Step!
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Audio, Mixer & Zoom Settings
You will have to adjust music source, mixer output, and input level volumes to ensure sound being streamed is loud, but not tinny to your participants. Schedule a Consult today and I can make sure you are set up right!
Get the Parts on Amazon
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| Laptop (or PC with WebCam) | 1 |
| Device to play music (Phone, Tablet, or PC) | 1 |
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Microphone Headset Basic Headset | Professional Headset | 1 |
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4-Channel Line Mixer (Good) US & Others | Canada or 4-Channel USB Mixer (Better) | 1 |
| 3.5mm to 1/4" (6.35mm) Adapter | 3 |
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Sabrent USB External Stereo Sound Adapter USB-A or USB-C | 1 |
| 3.5mm Aux Cable | 4 |
| Headphone Splitter | 1 |
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External Speaker DS18 ZL15M Zumba Loud 15" Shop for other Speakers |
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Professional
Basic
Good, Mid-Range
Professional
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