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-This is our current set up. It is not written stone, if you change (or improve!) something please document it so we know how use it for member meetings, hybrid classes or other things.
+The current setup is a work in progress, if you improve something please document it here so we know how to use it for meetings, hybrid classes, training, hackathons, socials, LAN parties, etc.
-==Set up==
+==Quick Start==
-On the office computer go to:
+On the classroom PC:
 #[https://meet.google.com/ Go to meet.google.com] and start a new meeting. Make sure you are logged in with an @protospace.ca email account to get access to any Protospace account privileges.
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 ##Select 'More options' -> 'Settings' -> 'Audio'
 ##Speaker should be set to - VSX-822 (these are the classroom stereo speakers)
-##Microphone should be set to - TANDBERG which is via the microphone built into the USB Webcamera connected to the classroom PC Monitor
+##Microphone should be set to - TANDBERG which is via the microphone built into the USB webcam connected to the classroom PC Monitor
 #Copy the meeting URL and post it wherever your need it (e.g. the monthly meeting thread on the forum)
 ==Hardware==
-====Microphone====
+==== Video ====
-We have previously used a Polycom Soundpoint PC 3.5 mm TRS connector routed through the floor to the classroom PC. It is located on the desk.
+There's a Cisco PrecisionHD TTC8-03 ("TANGBERG") camera ziptied to the monitor arm on top of the AV rack that holds the classroom PC. The arm allows for some aiming around the room, and the cable reaches the classroom PC in the AV rack.
+The webcam has a physical shutter (iris?), and will show a Cisco logo if closed. Twist the ring on the face of the camera to open the shutter.
+====Audio====
+There's currently a few options:
+- "TANGBERG" is the microphone built into the webcam detailed above, works surprisingly decent for that half and middle of the room.
+- "Mic In" is the Polycom Soundpoint that is (hopefully, please don't remove) in the middle of the classroom table, with audio routed down to a 3.5mm plug in the floor which ends up in the classroom PC. This device is pretty old and quite directional, so not ideal.
 [[File:363FE621-F2A6-4B88-9D0E-6AE4EC11898C.jpeg|none|thumb|Polycom SoundPoint PC]]
-If it is not on the desk, someone moved it and that sucks. Please don't move it.
-If it has been moved, fallabck to the TANDBERG
+- There's a "Virtual Audio Cable" audio device on the classroom PC that can be configured to combine multiple audio sources. Experimental and not recommended with the current hardware, so has been disabled.
+- Anybody want to donate a ceiling-mounted cardioid mic?
 ==Troubleshooting==
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 ====I don't have an @protospace.ca account====
-Contact a director at [mailto:Directors@protospace.ca directors@protospace.ca]
+Contact a director at [mailto:Directors@protospace.ca directors@protospace.ca] or use a personal Google/Zoom/etc account, maybe in an Incognito window.