Zoom bandwidth requirements:
There is a direct link between video quality and bandwidth. Since we are recording for a TV show we want to get the best possible connection to the internet. The internet connection speed also affects audio sync.
The best choice is wired internet; a computer or laptop connected to the internet using an ethernet cable. Like this one:
Zoom Recommends at least 40 Mbps (up/down) for high quality video.
Please check your Internet bandwidth using an online speed test, such as nperf, Speedtest, or Comparitech
-Try to connect directly via Wired (if your internet router has wired ports)
For an Imac or Mac laptop you’ll need one of these adapters:
Thunderbolt 2, Imacs & laptops 2015 and earlier:
Thunderbolt 3 Imacs & laptops 2016-today
For Macs do not buy an USB to ethernet adapter>they are as slow as WIFI and also don’t work without a driver.
For Most PC’s if they don’t already have an ethernet port this adapter works well:
After you’ve connected a cable make sure you turn WIFI off!
If it’s not possible to connect wired:
-Try bringing your computer or mobile device closer to the WiFi router or access point in your home or office.
-Upgrade your WiFI router firmware. Check your WiFi router vendor support site for firmware upgrade availability.
-Use a WiFi extender such as Amped Wireless or Linksys to increase the distance and strength of your WiFi signal
-Use a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem (if you have cable modem) to improve internet performance.
Important Zoom Quality Settings
Settings>video
-Check enable HD
-Uncheck mirror my video
-Uncheck Touch up my appearance (because it makes your face look bad)
-Click the advanced button
-Uncheck enable de-noise
Settings> Audio
-Check join audio by computer when joining a meeting.
-Uncheck Mute microphone
-Press Advanced
-Check Show in-meeting option to “Enable Original Sound” from microphone (this attempts to let the audio continue when there is crosstalk)
-Disable Persistent Background Noise suppression
-Disable Intermittent Background Noise suppression
-Echo cancellation>Auto
