What Equipment Is Needed for Video Conferencing?
Video conferencing between businesses--and even loved ones--is becoming much more commonplace due to advances in technology. Businesses save millions of dollars every year by utilizing video-conferencing systems. Video conferencing allows business to be conducted on a regular basis. When setting up a video conference, double check that you have all the equipment you need.
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Computer or Video-Conferencing Machine
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Video conferencing machines are machines capable of web conferencing right out of the box since they include all necessary accessories. You can also use a computer, but you will need to include the right accessories and software, such as a webcam, headset or microphone, a broadband connection, monitor or other display device, and web conferencing software such as Microsoft Office Live Meeting Professional.
Webcam or Camera
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These can range from a typical webcam to an orbital camera, which can be moved and focused via the accompanying software.
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Monitor
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If you are the only participant at your location, any computer monitor should be appropriate for your video-conferencing needs. If you have a large group, the participants will be much further from the video source, and thus a larger monitor (or projector) will be needed.
External Microphone
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An external microphone can be a personal headset, which can be a cost-effective solution if you will be the only participant in the video conference at your location. If you are part of a large group participating in the video conference, omni-directional microphones can better record and transmit dialogue from your location.
Broadband Connection
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While technically video conferencing can be done over a dial-up Internet connection, to have a quality connection and low lag between communications, a high-speed connection between all participating sights is a necessity. DSL and cable connections as well as T1 lines are excellent options for video-conferencing connections.
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