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FIELD NOTES

Online Connections:

Frequently Asked Questions

Michelle Alba-Lim, DTM

In this issue, we will cover some FAQs about online attendees. Be sure to plug in the condenser
online attendance for onsite (physical) clubs. microphone into the device with the audio.
Does online attendance require a “tech Remember to plug the microphone into the
savvy” person? No. While it’s nice to have tech device where Zoom or another platform is used.

savvy members, online conferencing platforms I advise against this setup. It’s too complicated
are designed so that anyone who can follow and has higher risk of things going wrong.
simple instructions can set up the physical venue Why does the club need to update the
and open it to online attendees. Addendum of Standard Options on Club

What equipment and setup do we need Central? Updating the Addendum of Standard
to make online attendance possible? Clubs Options on Club Central allows your club to
can choose from different equipment and setup, be searchable as a club that accepts online
ranging from basic to advanced. attendance. Recently, Feather Communicators

Basic (minimal) set-up: a single electronic had an online guest from California. She found
device in the onsite meeting venue. This us on Find-a-Club!
device could be a PC, a laptop, or a tablet. This
single device handles in-room video/audio

transmission as well as video/audio reception
for online attendees. This minimal setup works
for small clubs.
Moderate (optimal) set-up: an electronic
device plus a projector and screen (or clear

wall). If the room is large, an external condenser
microphone helps to enhance in-room audio
pick-up.

Advanced (maximal) set-up: in addition to If you have any questions
the optimal setup above, have another laptop or or concerns about online
device. One device will face the lectern, while the attendance, email toastmaster.
other device faces into the room to capture the michelle@gmail.com or message facebook.com/
onsite attendees for those online. When using two Celeste.Michelle.Alba.Lim. Until the next issue!

devices, be sure to have the audio input/output
ONLY ON ONE DEVICE. Otherwise, you will
have horrendous audio feedback, especially for

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