PC: A USB-based microphone and headset seems to work best.

Your instructor will give you a link to an Adobe Connect room for testing, which has instructions on how to run the Audio Setup Wizard and how to check your webcam if your class will be using it. Test Your Headset: You should test your headset in advance of your first class. Please make sure that you have your headset in time for the first class session. If you have a built-in microphone that you prefer to use (such as those on many newer Macs), you must use basic headphones or earbuds in conjunction with the built-in microphone, or else there will be feedback problems with the audio. The first time you log in, Adobe Connect will ask to install an add-in, which is required for optimal performance.Ĭlick here to conduct a Meeting Connection Diagnostic to test your computer's compatibility, software versions and internet connection speed, and to access other support materials.įor detailed hardware and software requirements, please see Adobe Connect - System Requirements (note that there are different requirements for web conference participants, presenters and hosts).Īll users must listen to class sessions using headphones, not computer speakers, to avoid feedback when their microphones are enabled. To run Adobe Connect Pro, you will need an up-to-date browser (like Firefox 3, Safari 4, or IE 7/8), as well as a compliant version of Flash. You must use a wired internet connection rather than a wireless connection.

To communicate in live sessions, you must have a compatible microphone and headset, as detailed below - your computer's speakers will not work.Ĭlasses in Adobe Connect can be fairly high bandwidth.

If you would like to discuss the possibilities for using Adobe Connect for your course or event in SAS, please contact Elizabeth Scheyder at classes require students and faculty to participate in Adobe Connect sessions using microphones for voice chat. This documentation refers to 'classes' and 'instructors', but Adobe Connect can be used for one-time seminars, guest speakers, and other special events as well. 'Adobe Connect') is the one of the options for live web conferences in SAS.

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