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=== Why Use In-Class Microphones? ===
=== Why Use In-Class Microphones? ===
In-class microphones should be used when deans or school administrators indicate a student is out for an extended period of time. Students are sometimes given the option to join a class Zoom and participate in '''''remote listening'''''. Because of this, it is important to know how to setup the microphones Riverdale offer in the event student(s) are off campus while school is in session.
In-class microphones should be used when deans or school administrators indicate a student is out for an extended period of time. Students are sometimes given the option to join a class through Zoom and participate in '''''remote listening only.''''' It is important to know how to set up the microphones.  


===Using In-Class Microphones===
===Using In-Class Microphones===
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Once you've put the microphone in the correct mode, '''''make sure the microphone is plugged into the Anker hub'''''. Most classrooms have the same Anker Hub installed. Some classrooms may have a white Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, especially classrooms without Epson Interactive projectors.  
Once you've put the microphone in the correct mode, '''''make sure the microphone is plugged into the Anker hub'''''. Most classrooms have the same Anker Hub installed. Some classrooms may have a white Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, especially classrooms without Epson Interactive projectors.  


* Plug the '''''microphone USB cable''''' into the '''''Anker hub''''' or '''USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter''' (photoor Apple s below)  
* Plug the '''''microphone USB cable''''' into the '''''Anker hub''''' or '''USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter''' (photos below)
* Plug the '''''USB-C cable''''' (from the Anker hub) into your '''''school issued computer'''''
* Plug the silver '''''USB-C cable''''' (from the Anker hub) or the '''''Digital AV Multiport Adapter''''' into your '''''school issued computer'''''
* Check the audio source settings on your computer and make sure the classroom microphone is the default option
* Check the audio source settings on your computer in '''''System Settings > Sound > Input''''' tab and make sure the Blue Snowball microphone is selected
** In Google Meet, click on the '''''three vertical dots icon''''', click '''''Settings''''', and under '''''Microphone''''' check that the option is correct
** In Google Meet, click on the '''''three vertical dots icon''''', click '''''Settings''''', and under '''''Microphone''''' check that the Blue Snowball microphone is selected
** In Zoom, under the '''''audio icon''''', click the '''''arrow''''' and select the proper audio source (the microphone)
** In Zoom, under the '''''audio icon''''', click the '''''arrow''''' and select the the Blue Snowball microphone is selected


Read more about this technology on the [[Hybrid Classroom AV]] page.
Read more about this technology on the [[Hybrid Classroom AV]] page.
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[[File:Glossy_Black_Snowball.png|177x177px]]
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== Anker Hub and Multiport Adapter ==
[[File:Anker.png|left|thumb|Anker Hub. USB ports on the left side]]
[[File:Anker.png|left|thumb|Anker Hub. USB ports on the left side]]
 
[[File:AMPA.jpg|none|thumb|Apple Multiport AV Adapter. USB port on the right side]]
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