What Conferencing Equipment Do We Need?
Note: Items marked with an * are recommended.
Conference Rooms
For successful video communication in conference rooms, classrooms and other group settings, keep in mind these basic needs:
- High-resolution video displays that are large, clear and easy to view from different angles and distances.
- Quality audio input (microphone) and output (speakers) designed for group uses.
- A camera that can pan, tilt and zoom to accommodate different situations and uses.
Appia's conference room packages are plug-and-play and professional grade for group settings. All packages can be customized to suit your specific needs.
*300 and 400 Series Data Sheet (PDF)
*Conference Room Furniture
We also offer a line of affordable custom display consoles and participant desks to create an ideal conference room environment. Ask for details.
Personal Users on Desktops and Laptops
You can extend Appia Video Communication anywhere, inside or outside your organization, with just a free software download to a PC.
- Successful personal conferencing can be achieved with fairly simple and inexpensive cameras.
- In the close confines of a personal setting, audio feedback can be a real problem. It's not a good idea to use the microphone that's built into your PC or camera.
- For personal users, a headset is probably the easiest and most reliable way to prevent feedback and ensure good sound quality.
Personal users can obtain cameras and headsets from a wide selection of retailers and distributors. We'll be happy to assist you if you wish. Some suggestions:
| Cameras | Headsets |
|---|---|
| Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro | Plantronics Audio .610 |
| Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 | Plantronics Audio .470 |
| *Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 | *Logitech ClearChat Comfort USB |
| *Logitech QuickCam C905 (portable) | *Logitech ClearChat Pro |