Episode 121: Tech Equipment Setup for Remote Music Lessons, Part 2

<p>Flute 360 | Episode 121 “Tech Equipment Setup for Remote Music Lessons," Part 2 (28:13)</p> <p>In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Eric Jay Begay who is an audio/video engineer through the J&K Media Productions Company. Last week, Eric recommended specific external microphones and other tech equipment that music teachers need for their remote flute lessons. Today, Eric discusses the necessary setup of your tech equipment for the best possible experience for you and your student!</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Episode 121 – Main Points:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>0:27 – <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Gold Sponsor:</strong></span> <a href= "https://jaykayproductions.media/">J&K Media Productions</a></li> <li>1:56 – Welcome & Introduction!</li> <li>2:38 – Reference to <a href= "https://heidikaybegay.com/2020/08/01/episode-120/">Flute 360’s Episode 120</a>!</li> <li>3:06 – E121’s Topic: Technical Equipment Setup</li> <li>3:20 – Let’s get your computer ready for your remote music lessons!</li> <li>4:00 – Ideally, your available hard drive space should be between 4-8 GB.</li> <li>4:52 – <a href="https://cleanmymac.com/">Clean My Mac</a> or <a href="https://macpaw.com/cleanmypc">Clean My PC</a> – annual subscription service is approximately $40.00/year.</li> <li>7:29 – Remember: You must spend money to make money!</li> <li>7:43 – Setup for Ethernet Cable</li> <li>8:20 – Audio Preferences for Zoom</li> <li>9:02 – Audio Setup Directions for Zoom – listen here!</li> <li>11:51 – External Microphone Setup for Dynamic Microphones (USB) – Example: <a href= "https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ATR2100XUSB--audio-technica-atr2100x-usb-cardioid-dynamic-usb-xlr-microphone"> ATR2100X</a></li> <li>12:05 – <a href= "https://heidikaybegay.com/2020/08/01/episode-120/">Reference to E120!</a></li> <li>12:15 – Eric walks you through your audio input/output settings for your external dynamic microphone – listen here!</li> <li>13:25 – Volume levels should be between 50-80%!</li> <li>13: