Crystal Clear: Optimizing Audio for Remote Work and the Home Office

In this workshop, we’ll explore techniques and tools to enhance your audio quality for remote work, video conferencing, and live streaming. We’ll start by comparing microphones and audio interfaces across different budgets, then dive into optimizing audio settings for popular platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet.

Additional topics include:

• Enhancing vocal clarity with external audio effects and software solutions
• Basic acoustic principles to improve your home office sound
• Integrating multiple sound sources for streaming setups

By the end of this session, you’ll have the knowledge to sound professional and confident—without ever having to ask, “Am I muted?"

Key learning outcomes:

• Attendees will have a survey of affordable microphone and audio interface solutions. 
• Attendees will learn how effectively navigate audio settings in their video conferencing software
• Attendees will learn simple acoustic principles and practices for making their space sound better and their voice sound clearer
• Attendees will receive a brief survey of tools to integrate multiple sound sources into their home office setup

Matt West is a lifelong learner, a maker of digital imprints, and a designer of experiences. His work in web/app development and music technology has garnered thousands of users since 2015.

With over nine years at Ableton as a brand manager, product specialist, and marketer, Matt has seen the power of building strong communities and telling stories worth sharing. He continues to make and produce music in a number of capacities. 

You can currently find Matt in Brooklyn, New York— likely in his studio or on his bike.