Recognizing that every individual and organization has unique video conferencing needs, we typically provide custom-tailored product recommendations. That said, there are some products that belong on every video conferencing requirements checklist.
In this blog, we’re highlighting six best-in-class AV solutions that should fulfill the requirements of most businesses and professionals. These video conferencing equipment have proven to check all the boxes—advanced features, outstanding reliability, superb performance, and user-friendly functionality.
As always, we’re more than happy to provide one-on-one guidance and personalized recommendations if these products aren’t quite what you’re seeking. Not only will we help you select hardware, but we’ll provide expert installation, maintenance, and support services along the way.
Let’s take a look at six products that should fulfill most video conferencing needs.
Conferencing Packages
All-in-one conferencing packages deliver a uniform, comprehensive communications system that consists of hardware designed to integrate seamlessly together.
Some organizations prefer the convenience and functionality of a complete bundle, while others prefer the flexibility that comes with building a system à la carte with standalone equipment.
First, we’re going to highlight two excellent Logitech products that can be used to create a convenient, do-it-all video conferencing system. After that, we’ll discuss cameras and microphones that can be used to create a custom setup.
Logitech Rally Plus
Logitech’s Rally line is among the most popular solutions for video conferencing needs. There are four models: the Rally Bar Huddle, Rally Bar Mini, Rally Bar, and Rally Plus.
The Logitech Rally Plus gives you the best of both worlds—it’s a complete video conferencing system that also has modular functionality, meaning it can be divided into subsystems as needed, allowing for simple yet effective scaling.
The flagship of the series, the Rally Plus should tick all the boxes on any video conferencing requirements checklist. It can accommodate up to 46 participants and has a total room coverage of 260° h x 190° v.
Although the Rally Plus is capable of meeting the vast majority of video conferencing needs, it’s designed for large rooms. Smaller businesses and individuals may not require that much power. At the same time, having the ability to scale is an advantage for any size business.
If you’re seeking a conferencing package specifically designed for small rooms, medium rooms, or ad hoc rooms, you may find that one of the other Rally Bars handles your requirements. Just be aware that the other models don’t have the same modular scaling capabilities.
Logitech Tap
The perfect companion to the Rally Plus, the Logitech Tap is a meeting room controller with a touch display that allows for powerful, easy control over meetings. It can meet your video conferencing needs in a variety of ways with the tap of your finger.
The Tap lets you start or join meetings, plan and reserve meetings with calendar integration, control and automate cameras, share content, and so much more. It integrates with Zoom Rooms, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet.
Cameras
Every video conferencing requirements checklist looks different from the next. If you’d rather build a video conferencing system from the ground up with standalone components (or have us do it for you), cameras are a good place to start.
The following camera and software should cover most video conferencing needs.
AVer Cam520
The AVer CAM520 is a rock-solid, plug-and-play USB camera. Upon first glance, this camera seems straightforward—and it is, as far as its user-friendly functionality—but it packs state-of-the-art features inside.
The camera offers incredible visual quality, boasting full HD 1080p 60fps resolution—a must in today’s modern workspaces.
Additionally, with auto-focus, 18X pan-tilt zooming (PTZ), and 10 panning and zooming presets, this camera allows for professional presentations that you don’t get with most cameras, let alone plug-and-play USB cameras. And, the features can be controlled conveniently with a remote control.
Q-SYS Seervision
While we focus on hardware here at Chester Springs AV, we want to make sure all your video conferencing needs are met. That’s why we included QSys Seer Vision software on this video conferencing requirements checklist.
QSys Seervision is AI-powered automation software that gives you even more control of PTZ cameras (like the AVer Cam520). This software can work wonders in enhancing your presentations without the need for human intervention.
For example, the software can use audio data to automatically switch the camera to whoever is currently speaking. Full-body auto-tracking ensures that the speaker is always kept perfectly in frame.
You can even designate Trigger Zones that activate specific camera actions when the speaker enters or leaves a specific area. Similarly, you can store an image of a speaker and designate specific camera action to each individual.
While Seervision may go beyond the video conferencing needs of those seeking a very basic setup for daily meetings, those looking for a way to give presentations a major boost without needing to hire dedicated camera operators would be wise to consider this powerful software.
Microphones
Last but certainly not least, microphones ensure that your audio is crystal-clear. The built-in microphones on computers aren’t designed to provide the level of clarity required for professional use, so don’t overlook mics as a crucial part of your video conferencing requirements checklist.
Shure MXA310
The Shure MXA310 is a table array microphone that should handle most video conferencing needs. Shure has been around for nearly a century, and the company is famous for making some of the best microphones in the world.
In addition to providing exceptional audio quality, the MXA 310 comes fully loaded with advanced features, including automatic mixing so everyone can be heard clearly.
You can use up to four polar patterns simultaneously so you can perfectly match the mic to your space. Patterns include Shure’s innovative toroid pattern that captures tabletop audio and rejects ambient noise from above, as well as omnidirectional, cardioid, supercardioid, hypercardioid, and bidirectional patterns.
Shure MXA920
If your video conferencing needs include ceiling-mounted microphones, the Shure MXA920 is a solid pick. It offers a number of features designed to boost audio quality, including highly accurate coverage control that isolates microphones and loudspeakers to prevent audio bleed.
This ceiling array mic also uses an advanced talker localization algorithm that reports each participant’s position in real time, allowing for pinpoint precision when using camera tracking.
The MXA920 also features multiple onboard IntelliMix DSP features that help you achieve a perfect mix, such as automatic mixing, gain control, noise reduction, and echo cancellation.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
Our in-house audio visual specialists are standing by to assist with all your video conferencing needs. If you’re not sure whether a product from this video conferencing requirements checklist is right for you, or if you’d like a personalized recommendation, contact us now.
Whether you need a complete communications system for an enterprise corporation or a basic home office video conferencing setup for remote workdays, we can help you find the perfect solution. Transform your workspace with Chester Springs AV.
