Video Conference Calls: Equipment & Software Requirements
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by: JodyCafaro
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In order to get a good resolution during a video conference call and convey the information to the participants, the quality of the equipment used is important. When a video conference call is placed, a camera, PC system, audio controls and software are all interconnected. Information is then shown on the monitors that are connected to the PC system.
Operating systems for Windows and Macintosh run video conferencing programs. iChat AV is for Macintosh users and NetMeeting is for Windows operating systems are the most popular to make video conference calls. Other free software packages can be downloaded from the Internet that is compatible with Windows and Macintosh.
There are conference call utilities which combine audio, visual and network systems into one device, thus making the conference call process more efficient. Usually individuals purchase portable devices while the larger, less portable systems are required for bigger companies. Some of the larger companies may decide to designate an individual room solely for video conferencing.
From the simple web-cam to a video conference call service that costs anywhere from fifteen thousand dollars, there are many different options available to the consumer and that will meet everyone's individual needs.
Dedicated desktop-based hardware is popular amongst individuals and the price range is between six hundred to three thousand dollars. There are also software-based headsets which are usually priced at a hundred dollars each, and they are great for personalized calls and are also known to reduce echoes when on a conference call.
Conferences that involve small numbers of participants usually consist of a PC-based system, which can cost between six to fourteen thousand dollars. Alternative systems that run over IP or ISDN are also simple to set up and use and cost between three to twelve thousand dollars.
For meetings involving large groups of people, the equipment required for conference calls is expensive and may cost upwards of ten thousand dollars. Such conferences, which include video conferencing seminars or classes, typically require expensive multi-directional microphones. Often, directional microphones are placed at key locations in the room along with high-resolution cameras. Reliable microphone systems can cost as much as eight thousand dollars while each camera can cost up to two hundred dollars.
Purchasing conference call equipment and software is a major investment so check for reliability, ease of use, connectivity and compatibility. Ensure that updates and maintenance services can be easily obtained at any time.
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