{"id":31904,"date":"2021-10-07T08:00:38","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T22:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"\/au\/en\/blog\/video-conferencing-equipment\/"},"modified":"2023-01-13T23:21:45","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T13:21:45","slug":"video-conferencing-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/au\/en\/blog\/video-conferencing-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Best video conferencing equipment, systems &#038; hardware for working from home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video conferencing has been great for businesses and individual workers. The ability to connect with, see, and speak to colleagues, clients, and partners across the world at the click of a button has streamlined business interactions, saved time and money, and given us more opportunities to communicate and collaborate with others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While RingCentral offers all the digital tools you need for video conferencing, there are still many physical components and pieces of equipment that you may need for smooth and productive video conferencing. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together this guide to the best video conferencing equipment and hardware on the market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is video conferencing equipment?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video conferencing equipment refers to the equipment, hardware, and systems needed for <\/span><a href=\"\/au\/en\/blog\/getting-started-with-video-conferences\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video conferencing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A laptop or computer with a microphone and webcam is the most basic form of video conferencing equipment. For some, their laptop offers all the functionality needed for video conferencing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many businesses and individuals, however, invest in high quality equipment for their video calls. This could be so that they can host virtual meetings in large rooms with lots of people, or so that individuals can take part in video calls at home while maintaining a professional level of visual and audio quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could include high-quality webcams with HD (or even ultra-HD) video capabilities or speakerphones that offer loud and crisp audio for everyone in the room.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Benefits of specialised video conferencing equipment<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be happy with your laptop\u2019s camera and microphone, but there are plenty of reasons why remote workers and businesses may choose to invest in high-quality video conferencing equipment.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved communication<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The high-quality audio and video provided by video conference equipment makes communication easier in your meetings. There\u2019s also a lot of equipment out there that has functionalities such as rotating cameras and face recognition that make it even easier for multiple people to hop on one video call at the same time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Simpler collaboration<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving the lines of communication in your video meetings helps with collaboration, as do other video conference tools out there such as smartboards. Making the most of the equipment out there will make it easier for you, your colleagues, and your clients to meet, discuss, and collaborate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Professional appearance<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blurry video and crackling audio doesn\u2019t look great if you\u2019re having video meetings with important clients, stakeholders, or your boss. High quality video conferencing equipment not only improves your video and audio quality, it also gives off a more professional impression than standard laptop webcams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Must-have equipment for video conferencing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For effective and professional video calls, businesses and remote workers need five essential pieces of equipment and hardware:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A laptop or computer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A microphone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A webcam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A WiFi connection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video conferencing software<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laptops almost always have a microphone and webcam built-in, but sometimes you want high-quality video and audio or additional video functionalities and features that your laptop can\u2019t provide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other video conferencing equipment you may want for video conferencing include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A remote control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touch screen smartboards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrated <\/span><a href=\"\/au\/en\/blog\/video-chat-apps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chat apps<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An integrated conference phone<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Video conferencing equipment features &amp; capabilities<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some additional features and capabilities that video conferencing equipment can provide. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>HD video<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-definition (HD) video is a feature offered by many webcams and it certainly offers a sharper and more professional look when you\u2019re on a video call with clients or stakeholders. When combined with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/au\/en\/office\/features\/video-conference\/overview.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral\u2019s MVP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which offers HD video functionality, you and anyone you\u2019re meeting with will look crystal clear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wide-angle field of view<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re hosting video conferences from your office, you may have multiple people on camera at once, such as in a boardroom. This is an instance where buying additional video conferencing equipment is essential, as you\u2019ll need a camera with a wide-angle field of view so that everyone can be seen on screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Optical zoom<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whilst a wide-angle field of view lets you show an entire room on your webcam, webcams with an optical zoom also let you zoom in. This is especially useful if you work at home and you don\u2019t want the camera to show your entire office but still want the flexibility to zoom out if you need it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved audio quality<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laptop microphones and speakerphones aren\u2019t always as clear as we would like, which is why many businesses and remote workers purchase separate headsets with built-in microphones for their virtual meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Some of the best video conferencing equipment on the market<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in need of high-quality video conferencing equipment, you might feel overwhelmed by the number of products and brands on the market. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together a list of some of the best video conferencing equipment out there based on your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Best video conferencing hardware for working from home<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many of us now working from home, finding great video conferencing equipment is even more vital. You don\u2019t need to spend thousands, however, to upgrade your video calls from your home office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logitech C920S HD Webcam<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-gb\/products\/webcams\/c920s-pro-hd-webcam.960-001252.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31906 size-large\" src=\"\/au\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Logitech-C920S-HD-Webcam-1024x405.jpg\" alt=\"Logitech C920S HD Webcam \" width=\"1024\" height=\"405\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you work from home and need an inexpensive but high-quality webcam and microphone all-in-one for your video calls, the Logitech C920S HD Webcam is an excellent choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full HD video (1080p at 30fps) with a full HD glass lens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">78\u00b0 field of view<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HD auto light correction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dual microphones for clear stereo sound<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attachable privacy shutter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Yeti X Professional USB Microphone<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluemic.com\/en-us\/products\/yeti-x\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31907 size-large\" src=\"\/au\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Blue-Yeti-X-Professional-USB-Microphone-1024x733.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Yeti X Professional USB Microphone\" width=\"1024\" height=\"733\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already have a high-quality webcam, you may still be in need of a good microphone for business meetings. The Blue Yeti X Professional USB Microphone is a high-quality microphone that will look great in your home office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-res LED meter that lets you visualise your sound input.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controls for volume, mic gain, and mute.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broadcast vocal effects, such as a podcaster preset.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four versatile pickup patterns for great audio clarity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plantronics EncorePro 500 USB Headset<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/best-headset-for-conference-calls\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31908 size-full\" src=\"\/au\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Plantronics-EncorePro-500-USB-Headset.webp\" alt=\"Plantronics EncorePro 500 USB Headset\" width=\"712\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plantronics (part of Poly and Polycom) produces some of the best video conferencing equipment on the market. This headset is technically for call centres, but it is just as good for your remote meetings. If you need a professional headset for conference calls or if you work in customer service, the Plantronics EncorePro 500 USB series has plenty of reliable headsets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjustable boom (arm) for optimal performance and comfort.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noise-cancelling microphone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built-in call management remote to adjust volume, answer the phone, and mute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lockable privacy cap<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Best video conferencing hardware for huddle rooms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A huddle room or huddle space is a small room that accommodates a small group of people for meetings. These rooms are great if you are video conferencing with a small team and don\u2019t want to be engulfed by a large boardroom or you run a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/au\/en\/solutions\/small-business.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Konftel C20 Ego Video Collaboration Kit<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/videoconferencestore.com\/video-conferencing\/konftel-c20-ego-video-collaboration-kit-for-huddle-rooms\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31909 size-large\" src=\"\/au\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Konftel-C20-Ego-Video-Collaboration-Kit-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Konftel C20 Ego Video Collaboration Kit\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Konftel C20 Ego Video Collaboration Kit is a fantastic all-in-one video conferencing kit that will fit all your needs if you are hosting video calls in a huddle room.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wide dynamic range (WDR) technology automatically adjusts the camera in different light conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Konftel OCC Hub connects by USB to the camera, speakerphone, and any laptop screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interoperability with your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/au\/en\/unified-communications\/desktop-app.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collaboration app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or cloud video service of choice\u2014including RingCentral.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logitech Meetup<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-gb\/products\/video-conferencing\/conference-cameras\/meetup-conferencecam.960-001102.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-31910 size-full\" src=\"\/au\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Logitech-Meetup.jpg\" alt=\"Logitech Meetup\" width=\"820\" height=\"647\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logitech\u2019s Meetup is an all-in-one huddle room video conferencing solution that offers a range of features and capabilities that will transform your virtual meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5x optical zoom.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RightSight\u2122 vision that automatically adjusts camera position and zoom to find and frame everyone in the meeting room.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be mounted on the wall beneath your smartboard or TV screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microphone optimised for speakers up to 4 metres away.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bluetooth speakerphone, which allows you to pair it with your mobile device.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote control for adjusting the volume, muting the microphone, or manual control over camera position.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three-year warranty.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HuddleCam 3X<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/huddlecamhd.com\/3x\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31911 size-full\" src=\"\/au\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HuddleCam-3X.jpg\" alt=\"HuddleCam 3X\" width=\"930\" height=\"523\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HuddleCam 3X is perfect for small to medium-sized meeting rooms and workspaces. If you\u2019re after a sleek and affordable video conference camera, HuddleCam has you covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compact and stylish with easy set-up.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">82\u00b0 field of view.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3x optical zoom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full compatibility with web-based video conferencing software.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two year parts and labour warranty.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Best video conferencing hardware for larger spaces<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large conference rooms and boardrooms bring with them their own requirements when it comes to video conferencing. Finding a webcam with a wide field of view or panoramic capabilities and an audio system that can handle lots of voices at once is essential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVer CAM520 Pro2<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.averusa.com\/products\/conference-camera\/cam520pro2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31912 size-full\" src=\"\/au\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AVer-CAM520-Pro2.jpg\" alt=\"AVer CAM520 Pro2\" width=\"382\" height=\"387\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVer\u2019s CAM520 Pro2 conferencing camera is perfect for medium to large conference rooms and has all the features you need with great pricing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18X total zoom and 12X optical zoom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">84\u00b0 field of vision.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVer&#8217;s SmartFrame technology facilitates facial and body detection.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote control included.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three year warranty.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenveo SDI Camera PTZ<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenveo.com\/en\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31913 size-full\" src=\"\/au\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tenveo-SDI-Camera-PTZ.png\" alt=\"Tenveo SDI Camera PTZ\" width=\"512\" height=\"268\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenveo has a great range of webcams for businesses. Perfect for big meetings, the Tenveo SDI Camera PTZ is a flexible but affordable option for your large conference meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 30x optical zoom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HD video.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy setup.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SDI and HDMI connectivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suited to live streaming and webinars.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poly CX5100 All-in-One<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poly.com\/gb\/en\/support\/product\/cx5100\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31914 size-full\" src=\"\/au\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Poly-CX5100-All-in-One.jpg\" alt=\"Poly CX5100 All-in-One\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poly\u2019s all-in-one video conferencing system is perfect for businesses who want to upgrade their tech\u2014plus it comes with Poly\u2019s warranty service of 1-3 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 microphones for multi-directional coverage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A panoramic video functionality that offers a 360 view of the room by rotating to where you want it to point.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HD video.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samsung Flip 2<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/uk\/smart-signage\/digital-flipchart\/wm55r-flip2-0-55-inch-lh55wmrwbgcxen\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31915 size-large\" src=\"\/au\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Samsung-Flip-2-1024x572.webp\" alt=\"Samsung Flip 2\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great piece of video conferencing equipment is a touch screen smartboard. The Samsung Flip 2 is one of the best smart boards out there and will upgrade every video meeting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smooth touch screen that up to four people can write on simultaneously, using any object as a pen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write on any background so you can annotate documents in real-time in your meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embedded with templates for calendars, notebooks, and checklists.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll-and-lock feature.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connectivity with USB, HDMI, NFC, and screen sharing so you can connect it to any screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cTouch out\u201d functionality allows users to sync their own laptop and mobile devices with the Samsung Flip, perfect for real-time content sharing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to set up video conferencing using RingCentral MVP<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral MVP offers simple but high-quality virtual conference room solutions for all your needs. Video conferencing is easier than ever to set up using RingCentral MVP. These five steps are all you need to set up a video conference with our software:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to your RingCentral admin console in your browser\u2014no need to download any apps or software.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploy and manage meetup room systems in your browser with our intuitive online system.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add new users in minutes from anywhere in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor service quality, track usage, and view system analytics all in one place.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use all the video conferencing functionalities you need including (and by no means limited to):\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen sharing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting recording<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device switching<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audio dial-in access<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online whiteboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrated chat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrated calendar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File sharing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up a video conference call with RingCentral is easy and rewarding as it offers intuitive, productive, and collaborative features that both large and small businesses will benefit from.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many great video conferencing solutions out there, many businesses have meetings that are as productive, effective, and collaborative as face-to-face conferences. 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