Audio & Video Checklist

Central Chinese Congregation ยท 2026

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30 Minutes Before โ€“30 min
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Arrive at the hall
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Log into Central Mandarin account on the computer
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Start OBS and verify Virtual Camera is on
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Open JW Library โ†’ open playlist โ†’ delete old media โ†’ insert songs, videos, and pictures in order โ†’ verify all working
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Set main screen layout: OBS | Zoom Participants | JW Library
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Set up stage tablet
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Turn on all 3 TVs
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Test all microphones
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Check batteries in roving microphones
25 Minutes Before โ€“25 min
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Start Zoom and start video for Zoom
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Test audio and video of all brothers/sisters presenting parts via Zoom
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Turn on Digital Media Sound Player background music
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Verify Zoom Attendant is logged into Zoom
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Verify mic holders are present; arrange alternates if needed
1 Minute Before โ€“1 min
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Shut off background music
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Mute all Zoom attendees
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Unmute our Zoom (hall side)
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Uncheck "Allow participants to unmute themselves" in Zoom settings
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Media & Zoom
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Play videos and display pictures as needed (click Transition button on OBS)
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Mute and unmute participants for comments
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Spotlight any Zoom participant presenting a meeting part
Audio Board
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Song volume on audio board: set to 15โ€“20 during songs
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OBS volume: song ~10, everything else ~20 (keep out of red)
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Shut off unused microphones on the board
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Roving mics: keep volume low by default; raise only while actively in use
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After the Meeting
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Audio board: turn off audio for computer (including Zoom)
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Zoom: shut off video
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Close OBS and JW Library
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Shut off all 3 TVs
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Plug in stage tablet and security monitor tablet to charge
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If participants are still on Zoom, make a mature brother or sister the host before closing Zoom
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Log off Central Mandarin account on computer
โš ๏ธ Do NOT shut off the computer or audio system โ€” both are always left on.
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Zoom Attendant Duties
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Admit participants from the waiting room
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Rename participants (e.g. "iPad") to their Chinese/English names when possible
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Watch and listen to Zoom continuously for audio/video issues
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Notify commenters if they are still muted
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Notify AV person of any audio or video issues
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Take Zoom attendance