Selecting a Microphone in Zoom

Issue/Question

How do I select a microphone for Zoom?

Environment

  • Zoom
  • macOs
  • Windows

Resolution

  1. Join the Zoom meeting using the Meeting ID provided by the host. 
  2. Move your mouse in the Zoom Conference window to show the bottom toolbar.
  3. Look for the audio icon on the bottom left. 
  4. Make sure the icon is labelled Mute. (If the audio is muted, this will be labelled Unmute and will have a red slash through the icon.)
  5. Click the upward-facing arrow directly adjacent to the audio icon. 
  6. Select the microphone that corresponds to your webcam/computer.
  7. Your meeting attendees should be able to hear you.  
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