Web Conferencing Equipment Recommendations

Ag IT recently looked at options for standardizing video/web conferencing equipment in the College. Our research included fixed (wall-mounted), moveable (cart-mounted) and portable solutions.

Listed below is information and recommended equipment to review if you are considering the purchase of video/web conferencing equipment.

IMPORTANT: Ag IT can help customize a solution that best suits your needs, room and budget. Please contact the Help Desk for a consult before you purchase.

Display/TV

Things to Consider:

• Size - will depend on the size of your room and/or the need to be moveable.
• LCD or LED - will likely be determined by budget and/or desired screen size.
• Mounting - will the display be mounted on the wall or on a cart for mobility.

Suggested Equipment:

• Display/TV
• Select a brand/size based on your needs. We have had good experience with NEC and Sharp.
• Be sure your selected display has an HDMI connection.
• Wall Mount (full motion is recommended)
• Select a brand/size based on your needs. We have had good experience with mounts by Peerless and TrippLite.
• Mobile Cart for display, computer, camera
• Kanto Living Mobile MTM65PL is one we would recommend

Projector

Things to Consider:

• Mounting - Will the projector be mounted on the ceiling, set on a table, etc.
• Room Size - How large is the room where you will use the projector.
• Cost - What is your budget?

Suggested Equipment:

• Mounted Projector Options (NOTE: Needs additional ceiling mount)
• Sony VPL-PHX10 - High End
• Casio XJ-A252 Slim - Mid Range
• Epson PowerLite W39 - Low End
• ViewSonic PA503W - Low End

• Short Throw Option
• ViewSonic PS501W
• Portable Options
• Casio XJ-A252 Slim - High End
• Epson PowerLite W39 - Low End
• ViewSonic PA503W - Low End

• Ceiling Mount
• Vivo Universal - Ceiling Mount

Camera and Microphone

Things to Consider:

• Room size - How large is your room and where will your participants be seated in relationship to the camera and microphone.
• Placement - Do you want to have the camera and microphone attached to the wall, to a cart or sitting on the desk?

Suggested Equipment:

• Logitech Group
• Sits on desk
• Supports two optional expansion mics
• Camera - 90 degree field of view
• Microphone - 10 foot range (additional with expansion mics)
• Logitech Meetup
• Mounts on wall
• Supports one optional expansion mic (wired from wall microphone and sits on desk)
• Camera - 120 degree field of view
• Microphone - 15 foot range (additional with expansion mic)
• Logitech Connect
• Sits on desk (or shelf mounted on wall)
• Camera - 90 degree field of view
• Microphone - 6 foot range
• Logitech BCC950
• Sits on desk (or shelf mounted on wall)
• Camera - 78 degree field of view
• Microphone - 4 foot range

Optional Accessories

Depending on your needs and what devices you select, you may want or need one or more of the following accessories.

• Laptop or small/micro form factor desktop - we recommend Dell models
• Wireless keyboard and mouse - Logitech MK520
• Adapters (VGA, HDMI) - for projector and/or displays
• Shelf for wall mounting camera/mic - Lumens VC-AC03
• Projector case
• Mobile hotspot (through cell phone or hotspot device)
• Lavalier microphone - Samson XPD1 Lavalier
• Desktop microphone - ClearOne Chat50
• Portable PA systems
• Samson Portable PA kit with Lavalier and Handheld mics
• Samson Portable PA kit with Wireless Headset and Handheld mics
• Personal PA system - Anchor Audio Tourvox with Headband mic
• Conference calling - Zoom or Jabber (Cisco desktop or phone app)
• Multi-device simultaneous wireless screen sharing - Mersive Solstice Pod