Editing Skype procedures

==Equipment==
* [[Larry White]]
* [[Shure boundary microphones]]
* Webcam
* [[Rod and Todd | Rod or Todd]]
* Laptop charging cable
* Headphones
* 1/4" adapter
* Gaff tape
* USB-A to USB-B cable
* Ethernet cable

==Preparation==
# Print the following for [[Dan Bertwell]] and all remote participants:
#* Name
#* Email
#* Skype name
#* Phone number
# Notify remote participants of the following:
#* Timeframe
#* Communication plan
#* Contingency plan for bad connections
#* Callback number

==Setup==
# Place boundary microphones.
# Plug XLRs into microphones and Larry White.  Tape down wire.
# Plug Larry White into laptop.
# Set the following on Larry White:
#* Level (both channels): instrument.
#* Pad (both channels): off.
#* Volume (both channels): 50%.
#* Master volume: 50%.
#* 48V: on.
#* Direct monitor to on.
# Plug HDMI into laptop.  Turn on projection.
# Plug webcam into laptop. Place webcam on chair in center of table.  Tape down wire to stabilize.
# Plug laptop into power strip.
# Daisy-chain laptop to phone.
# Tape down ethernet between phone and wall.
# Start up laptop and open Skype.
# Set the following settings in Skype:
#* Microphone: Behringer.
#* Speakers: Crestron.
#* Camera: USB Device.
#* Volume: 10.
# Test Skype audio.
# Make sure laptop is on wired Internet connection.

==Tips and troubleshooting==
* Set Skype and wall panel volumes to maximum.  Set Windows volume to 25%.  Adjust the Windows volume up after the call begins.  This will help avoid feedback or startling volume from the start of the call.
* If feedback begins, use the master volume knob on the audio interface to cut it immediately.
* If no sound occurs during Skype test, check Windows's playback device.