Library items tagged: Videoconferencing

There are a number of issues to consider when choosing and preparing a room for use as a videoconferencing studio. Many of these issues should also be considered when preparing meeting rooms with videoconferencing facilities, or when setting up desk-top terminals. Studio planning and creation should involve personnel with responsibility for audio/visual equipment, computer networks and estates. Potential users of the room should be consulted if possible, and a visit to an established studio is helpful when drawing up plans.

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To establish an effective videoconferencing link between sites, the sound and vision signals being transmitted and received must be of sufficiently high quality to enable clear, accurate communication without distracting the participants. This signal quality will depend on:

See also Planning Videoconference Rooms Environment The environment for videoconferencing requires particular attention if the highest quality sound and vision signals are to be transmitted and received. This is equally true whether sophisticated, dedicated videoconferencing equipment or the simpler desktop plugin cards are being used.