Is is possible to run a YouTube video, audio ( from Quicktime player) and speak at the same time?

[LynnZ]

Hello Everyone. I am hoping someone can answer my question. I currently am running a wellness program for corporate on Zoom. I lead people in mindfulness practices and use my QuickTime to play ambient music when I speak. I would like to know if its possible to ALSO play a YouTube video ( of an ocean scene for example) while I am guiding everyone, instead of having them see me during our meditations. I tried this and when the video ran ( sound was muted) the listener could not hear the music coming out of QuickTime player. Do the two cancel out?  My participants are viewing me from a large screen in their boardroom. Any assistance would be appreciated.

[Rupert]

Hi @LynnZ 

You can include audio from your computer during a Screen Share by also clicking the "Share Sound" option when you go to Screen Share. Drop the list down and select Stereo for the best quality. See below.

You can use this at the same time as speaking with your microphone.

Hope this helps.

[LynnZ]

Thanks for the reply Rupert. Much appreciated. I am able to play music or video depending on what my goal is. My question revolves around doing both. When I tried to play a video ( muted) and music with quicktime player, it seemed like I can only do one or the other. With the video playing no one can hear quicktime. Not sure if I am doing something wrong.

[Rupert]

Oh, I see - now I understand. This should certainly be possible.

How are you sharing your YouTube - and how are you muting it?

Are you doing a full Screen Share, or sharing just a browser window for YouTube?

When you do your Share for YouTube, are you clicking the Share Audio check-box at that point?

I'd be happy to do a Zoom call with you to figure this out if we can't get to the bottom of it here!

Rupert