If like most businesses today, you are constantly doing video conferencing, then it’s important to get the best video conference technology for your needs. Not every situation requires the same solution. We’ve broken them down into three main groups. Click on each one to learn more.

1. The Best Video Conference Technology for Remote Workers
2. The Best Video Conference Technology for Huddle or Small Rooms
3. The Best Video Conference Technology for Larger Conference or Boardrooms

If you would like help selecting the best video conference technology for your situation, contact us.

Selecting the best video conference technology will depend on your particular situation

1. The Best Video Conference Technology for Remote Workers

Like many people today, you might be working from home or remotely. You either do all of your work outside of the office or you spend some of your time in the office and some of your time working remotely. This means that you will need to check-in and attend video conferences regularly. Here are suggestions of the type of equipment that you will need to make that possible.

Camera:

If you work from home and use a laptop, then you will have a built-in camera that you can use for your video conferencing. If you aren’t concerned about the quality of the image, then you may find that this webcam is fine.

If you find that the image quality is not the best and if you regularly present to larger virtual audiences or meet with customers, you may want to invest in a separate webcam. Upgrading your webcam has several advantages including:

• You will get a higher quality image
• You will be able to move the camera to different angles and positions
• You will get a more realistic and natural video look
• You will get an autofocus feature with a more expensive model that will keep you in focus if you need to move around.

Microphone:

Similar to a webcam, your laptop will have a built-in microphone that will work fine for most purposes. However, if you want much better sound you should use a USB microphone or a headset. This is especially important if you are going to be recording or streaming a video call that might get used at a later date.

In addition,  a headset is a good option if you are sharing your remote workspace with others as it will help to keep your conversations private and will help to cancel out any background noises.

Consider investing in a headset and a separate webcam

2. The Best Video Conference Technology for Huddle or Small Rooms

Huddle rooms are becoming very popular. They are smaller spaces where you can hold impromptu sync-ups, weekly check-ins, and team brainstorming sessions. When you have workers located remotely and onsite, it’s important to have the ability to connect frequently and easily when you need to.

Cameras:

A traditional webcam is not your best choice if you have more than one person taking part in your meetings. A more advanced camera will use facial and voice recognition technology that will track and follow the person taking part and make sure that they are in the frame. You can choose from USB video bars that can easily connect to a PC or an all-in-one solution that doesn’t require a PC and is incredibly easy to set up.

Microphones:

Built-in microphones are not the best option for huddle or small rooms. You will want a microphone that can clearly pick up your various participants no matter where they are sitting in the room.

When selecting a microphone, make sure you choose one with an audio pickup range that suits the size of the room that you have so that everyone can be heard. Typical ranges go from 15-25ft. and some models will have an optional extension mic that will increase your pickup even further if needed.

It is also a good idea to choose one that has a noise-blocking feature that will eliminate background noise, so you can hear the speaker more clearly.

Software sharing:

There are video conferencing solutions like the Poly Studion X30 that will allow your participants to share content wirelessly from any personal device without any special apps or tools. This is a great feature, especially when you are meeting with clients or suppliers that are outside of your organization.

Choose a video conference technology that has a noise-blocking feature to eliminate background noise

3. The Best Video Conference Technology for Larger Conference or Boardrooms

Larger rooms require better equipment to give you that exceptional quality video and audio that will make it feel like everyone is in the same room. The best video conferencing technology for your larger meetings will give you incredibly sharp and clear images and sound.

Cameras:

Advanced video bars for larger rooms com equipped with AI-driven video that can transition seamlessly between wide-angle and narrow lenses, showing everyone in your medium and larger meeting spaces in sharp detail.

Microphones:

You will also want a microphone that will prevent distracting noises and side conversations from interrupting your meeting. For example, Poly’s NoiseBlockAI and Acoustic Fence technology can do just that.

In addition, the microphone will need to be able to pick up even those people who are in the very back corners of your room and let them be clearly heard as well.

Software:

Being able to share content during your meeting no matter where you are located is a must. The best video conference technology will allow you to share documents and files without having to install a special app.

Learn more about Poly’s NoiseBlockAI and Acoustic Fence technology

Need the Best Video Conference Technology for Your Businesses? We Can Help

Network Telecom can help discuss your video conferencing needs with you and then help you select the perfect solution to meet your requirements and budget. We are an official partner with Poly and can advise you and set you up with their amazing conferencing solutions. Contact us today to learn more.

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