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Co-Host unable to share music (Computer Audio only) without sharing Screen

Rbhatt
Newcomer
Newcomer

During sessions, the assigned Co-Host has been unable to share music (using Itunes or any other app), without sharing their screen (selecting the Itunes window, etc). This occurs both when the Host is screen sharing and when they are not. We followed all steps through Advanced sharing options, etc. The latest post from 2022 says this was not an option, but looking for an update. 

The Co-Host only has a Basic account, if that matters.

Thanks!

1 ACCEPTED SOLUTION

storyhub
Community Champion | Customer
Community Champion | Customer

Computer audio is very complicated. Zoom's advanced share for audio only is still a "SCREEN SHARE". To "SIMPLIFY" share music as the co-host is possible, but the audio needs to go thru the system as mic audio. This can be done by installing OBS studio, VLC, NDI ver 6, and the DistroAV NDI plugin for OBS Studio. Then launch NDI webcam which Zoom can link to for audio and/or video. OBS Studio can then run a VLC playlist of files stored on the computer. The host can then control which webcams are highlighted (to override Zoom's video follows audio function) by using spotlighting.

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storyhub
Community Champion | Customer
Community Champion | Customer

Computer audio is very complicated. Zoom's advanced share for audio only is still a "SCREEN SHARE". To "SIMPLIFY" share music as the co-host is possible, but the audio needs to go thru the system as mic audio. This can be done by installing OBS studio, VLC, NDI ver 6, and the DistroAV NDI plugin for OBS Studio. Then launch NDI webcam which Zoom can link to for audio and/or video. OBS Studio can then run a VLC playlist of files stored on the computer. The host can then control which webcams are highlighted (to override Zoom's video follows audio function) by using spotlighting.

not-impressed
Newcomer
Newcomer

I can hear other participants' voices, but not their music.