Clapometer

[Alec Stonehouse]

Hi Group,

The client is asking for a clapometer, i.e. a graphical display to show how
loud the audience are clapping.

It would be great if it ran within powerpoint.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance... Alec

 

[PPTMagician]

This software: http://www.xymantix.com/sysmetrix/index.html is free and
allows you to create custom configurations to measure various items,
including the ability to create a theme with an analog guage for microphone
volume. You'll need to read the documentation to create your own custom
theme for the clapometer.

Once you have it created you can run it from within your presentation by
hyperlinking to the application (click through the virus warnings). When
your audience claps, the guage should show the volume through the microphone.

I tried the software and I like it, however, I haven't experimented much
with it so I really encourage you to read the documentation. You might be
able to set it up so you can make it pop up with a key stroke. You may also
be able to write to the creator and see if he'll design a pop-up clapometer
theme for you.

 

[Alec Stonehouse]

Thanks for this, I am looking into it. Is it the sort of thing a novice can
get their head round?

 

[PPTMagician]

Personally, I'd write the developer. I'm pretty technically savvy and I
couldn't grasp it without reading the documentation.

I tried to find another digital sound level meter that was easier, but I
couldn't find any other software out there.

I'll keep looking though cause it's a clever idea and I wouldn't mind
writing a tutorial on inexpensive Audience Response ideas to go with my other
"on the cheap" tutorials.
--
Thanks,
Glenna Shaw
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team
http://www.pptmagic.com

 

[Alec Stonehouse]

That's good to know, thanks.

Keep me posted with how you get on.

 

[PPTMagician]

Found the perfect fit: http://voyager.adsl.dk/knef/vumeter/

It's a single EXE file that runs independently without installation.

Just run the program before the presentation, move it to a corner of the
screen and resize it to a smaller size, run your presentation. I recommend
hitting the 4 key for the slow frequency view for the best accuracy. The VU
Meter will sit on top of the presentation.

When you run the presentation, use the mouse to resize the VuMeter larger
when you need it and smaller when you don't. Just click back and forth
between the VuMeter and the presentation.
--
Thanks,
Glenna Shaw
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team
http://www.pptmagic.com

 

[Alec Stonehouse]

Thanks for this,

I'll give it a blast.

Found the perfect fit: http://voyager.adsl.dk/knef/vumeter/

It's a single EXE file that runs independently without installation.

Just run the program before the presentation, move it to a corner of the
screen and resize it to a smaller size, run your presentation. I recommend
hitting the 4 key for the slow frequency view for the best accuracy. The VU
Meter will sit on top of the presentation.

When you run the presentation, use the mouse to resize the VuMeter larger
when you need it and smaller when you don't. Just click back and forth
between the VuMeter and the presentation.
--
Thanks,
Glenna Shaw
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team
http://www.pptmagic.com