Which is best Audio and Video Conferencing Solution?
In this article we would like to know which Audio and Video Conferencing Solution is best for your Organisation. Virtual meetings is today’s Business need. The demand of the same has increased after Covid 19 impact. Where the businesses were forced to work remotely for their survival. This lead to exploration of new possibility of virtual meetings. The businesses realised that this not only saves cost but also time that could have spent in travelling to meet the person.
But then comes the question, what device is good for Virtual meetings. The audio and video conferencing market is full of several brands. Where every brand is claiming to be the best. It is important to understand what product is value for money.
Before finding good video conferencing solution for your business, you need to understand below points:
Video Conferencing Software
There are lot of VC software. Many of these are free call conferencing for limited use. This means to use full functionality of the software it needs to be paid. Having said that, this would mean that these are free to some extent. If you need full functionality you will have to buy their video conference license. You may pick from lot of available virtual meeting platforms like Zoom, Cisco, Webex, Teams, Google Hangouts., Dialpad Meetings., TrueConf Online, Skype, FreeConference, Lifesize Go, Slack Video Calls etc. Best audio video conference solution would be the one that works on Open Platform. That means that it does not tie the user with any one Video Conferencing Software.
Video Conference Room
One should consider size of the room while considering right Video Conferencing Solution. Room sizes start from small huddle room (2-3 seater) Larger room (5-6) seater, Board Room (14-15) or even larger room for town halls (100-200 people gathering).
The room should not have smooth reflecting material such as glass, laminates etc. Else, it will create echo.
Sound absorbing material should be used in the room such as carpeting, wall paelling of material such as coconut fibre , wood etc.
If you wish to prevent sound from crossing the walls, use gypsum board, glass wool etc.
It is true that most of the devices today have echo cancellation feature. But using these methods will create a better sound effect.
Video Conferencing Hardware Solutions
Out of several audio and video conferencing hardwares available in the market, we would like to suggest Konftel. Konftel is based out of Sweden. Konftel the first in the industry to offer climate neutral conferencing products. Konftel received the 2021 European Customer Value Leadership Award in the professional audio/video. Konftel’s wide portfolio enables customers to effectively match endpoints with meeting room configurations, sizes, connectivity requirements and budgets. Their collaboration products are designed to be world-class and suit small medium and large enterprises.
Konftel Cam50 Conference Camera (Field of view 72.5° – 6.9°, HD 1080p 60fps, Pan 170°, Tilt 60°, 12x optical zoom and USB 3.0) is the PTZ camera that goes with Konftel speaker phones and suits small to large room.
Konftel’s most popular Konftel 300 gives USB for PC-based collaboration and analog telephone line (DOT) and Mobile Phone. This is best economical video conferencing solution for Small to Medium size rooms (i.e. 3-4 seater huddle video conferencing to 14-15 seater room).
All the cables connecting the camera, speaker and Led TV connects to the Konftel Occ Hub. From the OCC Hub one single USB comes out to connect to the PC.
Thus, all the cluttering of the cables can be concealed under the Conference Table, and on the table you would see on the USB cable to connect to the PC.
Konftel C 50300, is combo pack that has Konftel 300, Konftel Cam50 and Konftel Occ Hub
If you wish to do a Town Hall, you just need to add aeconomical Konftel PA Interface Box to connect to your existing PA System. This enables Konftel 300 to work as PA mixer to amplify and transmit sound through your already installed PA system. This means you will not have to invest in PA mixer.
Why Konftel?
- It works on open platform i.e. it works on any video conferencing software.
- The best part is that its technical handling is simple and does not require any technical expertise.
- There is no liscence required, so there is no annual or running cost. You may add “N” numbers of locations with the device without adding on to the cost in buying liscenses.
- The Price is such that it does not dril hole in your pocket. With 2 Years OEM warranty. You will have peace of mind for a long time.
