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How to Shop for a Conferencing Station

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The rise in freelance workers and satellite offices around the world has made a conferencing station necessary in your office. Conferencing stations use a phone and Internet connection to make daily meetings possible without considering geographical barriers. You need to shop for a conferencing station that will help you stay in touch with your clients and employees.

From Quick Guide: Conference Calling
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

    Search for the Right Conferencing Station

  1. Step 1

    Examine the quality of conferencing software available with purchase of a station. Software packages for conferencing stations range from simple organizational tools to platforms designed for extensive data streaming. You should think of your current conferencing needs and move up a level of service to anticipate future requirements.

  2. Step 2

    Look through literature on conferencing stations to determine adaptability to voice modulation. Presenters will walk toward and away from a station as they distribute papers or move to a different part of the room. A good station will adjust the volume and audio projection based on changes in the volume of the speaker.

  3. Step 3

    Locate conference stations that have an automatic Internet protocol configuration. You should shop at electronic stores that feature stations that automatically recognize your network's address and security settings.

  4. Step 4

    Find a station that has enough speakers and microphones in the central piece for your needs. The most common stations have three-pointed bodies with microphones and speakers in each section to capture sound around the room.

  5. Step 5

    Calculate the value of accessories as you shop for conferencing equipment. You should look at comparable microphones, software packages and cords to find the best value for your company's dollar.

  6. Step 6

    Purchase a wireless-conferencing station if you are presenting on the road or moving offices frequently. There are numerous wireless units available on the market that are rather costly, but work from anywhere with a compatible network.

  7. Step 7

    Map out the location for your potential conferencing station before you make a purchase. You should look at the number of times you hold meetings in a certain room, and find a station that meets the needs of high-traffic meeting areas.

Tips & Warnings
  • Review the warranty options available with a conferencing station before you make a purchase. You need to shop for a station that offers a generous standard warranty with multiple layers of extended-warranty coverage for an additional fee. Consider the price of an extended warranty in the overall cost to find the best deal.
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