Using the Wimba Voice Technologies

What is Wimba?

Wimba is series of Java plug-ins that allows sound and voice to be used in a similar way to how text is used in bullitin boards, chatrooms etc.

Although sound is used, the plug-ins have overcome many of the problems usually associated with using sound over slow internet connections. The sound files also get past firewalls.

Requirements.

The plug-in loads in your internet browser as required.

You will need a microphone and speakers attached to your computer (a headset is ideal).

Don't forget to turn the sound up on your computer! :-)

Checking your computer's audio setup

It is a good idea to check that your microphone and speakers are working correctly before you use the voice chat facilities.

For Windows users a good way to do this is to do a test recording using Windows Sound Recorder.
Go to: Start / All Programs / Accessories / Entertainment / Sound Recorder. Use this program to test your microphone and playback settings.