Windows and MacOS Original Sound
Step 1. Open the Zoom Desktop application and click on the "cog" wheel to open Zoom settings.
![Zoom Desktop Interface Cog Wheel Click on the cog wheel found at the top of the zoom interface.](https://agtauditions.com/wp-content/uploads/Step1.png)
Step 2. Click on "Audio" to view the audio settings. This is where your microphone and speaker settings are.
![Zoom Desktop Audio Settings](https://agtauditions.com/wp-content/uploads/Step2.png)
Step 3. First, click the radio button for "Original sound for musicians". Second, click the checkbox for "High fidelity music mode". Third, click the checkbox for "Echo cancellation".
It is not required, but it is recommended that you test your microphone and speakers while you are in this menu. If you can't hear you, we can't hear you.
![Zoom Interface, Original Sound for Musicians Turn on the radio button for Original sound for musicians.](https://agtauditions.com/wp-content/uploads/Step3.png)
Step 4. We're almost done. Original audio must be enabled in each and every meeting. When you join the meeting toggle Original "Sound for musicians:" to on.
This should be on the right hand side of your Zoom interface, but may be on the left depending on your version. (psst, you should probably update zoom too).
That's it! You're all set up.
![Zoom Desktop Interface Original Sound Toggle](https://agtauditions.com/wp-content/uploads/step4.png)
iPhone and Android Original Sound
Step 1. Open the Zoom App. Depending on if you are on a phone or tablet, the menu may be in different locations. Locate the "More" button.
![Zoom Mobile Interface More Zoom interface. More button located on bottom right.](https://agtauditions.com/wp-content/uploads/vlcsnap-2024-07-12-17h08m53s972-e1720841045164.png)
Step 2. Under the settings category, tap “Meetings”.
![Zoom Mobile Interface Settings Meetings Zoom interface. Meeting settings located halfway down the page.](https://agtauditions.com/wp-content/uploads/vlcsnap-2024-07-12-18h01m26s835-e1720841792335.png)
Step 3. Tap the toggle labeled “Use original audio”.
![Zoom Mobile Interface Use Original Audio Setting](https://agtauditions.com/wp-content/uploads/vlcsnap-2024-07-12-17h09m10s452-e1720841771899.png)
Step 4. We're almost done. Original audio must be enabled in each and every meeting. When you join the meeting, swipe left on the bottom of your interface and tap "more".
![Zoom Mobile Interface Swipe Left for More. Z](https://agtauditions.com/wp-content/uploads/vlcsnap-2024-07-12-17h09m17s512-e1720842052297.png)
Step 5. In the popup window, tap “Enable original sound”.
You did it! Good luck with your audition!
![Zoom Mobile Interface. Original Sound. While in meeting. Tap more and then tap enable original sound.](https://agtauditions.com/wp-content/uploads/vlcsnap-2024-07-12-17h36m20s735-e1720842022175.png)