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Hybrid working looks to be a new normal - it's been almost three years since we all started working. With more and more of the workforce now working some form of hybrid working schedule, having the right hardware for your virtual meetings is more important than ever.
In this article, you will learn about three of the best pieces of hardware you can invest in to improve the appearance and overall image quality and meeting experience within Microsoft Teams.
Webcams have not improved that much over the years. The top camera for many years has been the Logitech c920, and it has remained a true favourite for many. However, this has now changed with the Insta360 link.
What sets this camera apart from the competition is the superior image quality with a larger sensor and the ability to track your movements with an automatic gimble at the base of the camera.
As a bonus, the camera itself is small and can easily be packed into a laptop bag when travelling.
The Meetingowl by Owllabs is the perfect choice for smaller meeting rooms when there's more than one attendee.
It includes an inbuilt mic and 360 camera. There's also software built into the camera that outputs to any app with a full 360 view of the room and auto tracking of whoever is speaking in the room.
The hardware itself is robust and simple to use with one cable you plug into your laptop or desktop. We've tested this solution across many clients and recommend it for small and medium size meetings.
The Logitech tap comes in a few flavours and is the perfect solution for the larger board and conference-style rooms. There's a version specifically designed for Microsoft Teams meetings and includes a tablet that sits in the middle of the conference room. From the tablet, you can join Microsoft Teams meetings with the simple touch of the screen. There's no messing about booting up a laptop or making sure you are off mute, as the Tap unit will automatically pick up who is speaking in the room and track and focus the camera on their location.
With the premium version of the Logitech tap, there are also dedicated desk microphone pucks that can be placed to capture anyone talking within a larger-style conference room intelligently. These include a physical mute button and light indicator.
If you want expert advice on what virtual meeting hardware suits your needs, then speak with us today.
