Video Conferencing: your checklist for success

If you want an efficient and reliable video conferencing setup, here are the items that should be on your wish list…

We’ve been taking a close look at the products needed to create the perfect corporate video conferencing environment. We’ve drawn on knowledge gained over many years carrying out a wide range of projects for clients in many different fields. Our extensive hands-on experience of installations, repairs and maintenance has helped us to identify what we believe are the most reliable, durable and cost-effective compatible products currently available.

Essential products

A brief description of the products is given below, but for the full details, we recommend you to follow the links in the text. They’ll take you through to expanded information on our website.

Home automation and home cinema

Some of the products in the checklist below are great for home automation and home cinema as well as video conferencing. We’ve highlighted those products in red, to make them easy to spot.

Essential products checklist

Panasonic 65” plasma screen, or projector and electric screen

HD display. More…

Benefits

Clear 1080p HD display, except in multiple video inputs

HDX VC unit

HD video conferencing, with clear HD video and audio. More…

Benefits

Enables on-demand video conferencing
Greatly reduces costs associated with face-to-face meetings
Flexible, cost-effective, high quality communication

Clockaudio table microphones and BiAmp Audio DSP mixer

We recommend adding these for larger conference rooms. More…

Benefits

Wider audio pick-up area via the microphones
Greater signal processing capabilities via the BiAmp

Extron matrix switcher

Ideal in larger set ups. More…

Benefits

Allows multiple inputs supporting most video types to be displayed on a single or multiple display devices
Includes capability to send content to the video conferencing unit from any input

Extron table interface

Used to connect auxiliary inputs (e.g. a laptop) to the system. More…

Benefits

Fast, convenient and tidy

Kef ceiling speakers

Reliably consistent acoustic performance, free from distortion. More…

Benefits

Various options, including contractor series in-ceiling speakers
Discreet, easy to install package
This product is also great for home automation and home cinema projects

Crestron control pack

Enables you to create the perfect environment for your video conference call, by bringing the room together via one intuitive controller that allows full automation of the installed equipment, and much more. More…

Benefits

Lets you operate many functions with one discreet button on a wireless handheld, in-wall or lectern-mounted touch panel.
For example, you could turn the plasma screen on, start the VC unit, dim the lights and shut the blinds by pressing the button once
This product is also great for home automation and home cinema projects

Crestron lighting dimmer

A valuable addition if you require total lighting control. More…

Benefits

Allows multiple scene settings and presets to be recalled as desired
This product is also great for home automation and home cinema projects

Pioneer audio amplifier

High quality audio amplifier. More…

Benefits

Gives crisp, clear sound output
Many options available, depending on the room size
This product is also great for home automation and home cinema projects

Pioneer DVD or Blu-ray player

System-compatible units available. More…

Benefits

Lets you play the highest quality video
This product is also great for home automation and home cinema projects

Information checklist

Video conferencing developments

Video conferencing benefits

Our installation service

System design and installation

Find out more about the benefits of video conferencing for your organisation by talking to us now on 0118 9180 180, or read some customer comments on our website at: http://www.projectaudiovisual.co.uk/testimonials/

Find out more about home automation by talking to us now on 0118 9180 180, or read all about it on our website at: http://www.projectaudiovisual.co.uk/home-automation/index.aspx

Find out more about home cinema by talking to us now on 0118 9180 180, or read all about it on our website at: http://www.projectaudiovisual.co.uk/home-cinema/index.aspx