Conference Solutions
Five of the Most Popular Conferencing Solutions in the Market
Published in Jan-Feb 2020
SHURE - MICROFLEX
The Microflex Complete Wireless system combines a fully-featured discussion system with wireless freedom for government, corporate, or educational facilities. It speeds setup in dynamic meeting spaces or at temporary meetings in hotels and conference centers. With no cable limitations, Microflex Complete Wireless is ideal for use in rooms with flexible seating or architectural significance.
It’s Automatic Interference Detection and Avoidance technology delivers reliable RF transmission even in the most congested RF environments, and robust AES-128 audio encryption provides enhanced privacy. Each wireless conferencing unit is powered by a smart Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery, and a single access point can control up to 125 wireless units without additional software or licenses. It also allows you to program ID cards with meeting participant’s name for use with MXC and MXCW conference systems. It is also compatible with Shure Web Device Discovery that displays all Shure devices featuring embedded web servers on the same network as the computer.
KONFTEL - 300IP
The Konftel 300IP works for both cloud-based and traditional IP platforms, resulting in effective, top-quality distance meetings. Konftel’s OmniSound audio technology delivers crystal-clear, natural HD audio.
It is a proper conference telephone with built-in bridging function that handles five-way calls, which reduces the need for external bridging services. The conference guide makes it easy to call up groups at the touch of a button.
Another popular feature of the Konftel 300IP is recording onto an SD memory card. The Konftel 300IP fits everything from huddle rooms to large auditoriums. It includes the option to connect a pair of expansion microphones to increase the pickup range and cover up to 20 people in a room. You can also connect a wireless headset if you’re lecturing. If you use the PA box to connect to a PA system, there is no limit to the size of the meeting. The Konftel 300IP can be configured and updated via the web interface or the company’s own provisioning server.
LIFESIZE - PHONE HD
LifeSize Phone HD lets you make video and audio calls with unrivaled audio quality, search the directory, share your screen and control the video pan/tilt/zoom right from the customizable touchscreen interface of the Lifesize Phone HD. It is engineered with 360° beam-forming microphone array to steer focus to the active speaker. You can also customize the look and layout to meet your needs and style. It also helps reduce tabletop clutter and manage Lifesize audio, web and video calls from one highly intuitive device. Its large, vivid display provides rapid access to the call options you need when you need them. LifeSize Phone HD allows you to list upcoming meetings and configure one-click joining through Microsoft and Google calendar services. It comes with a Powerful rare-earth magnet loudspeaker driver and a large, acoustically suspended speaker enclosure. It is designed to reduce or eliminate audible radio frequency interference when mobile devices are placed adjacent to Lifesize Phone HD.
LOGITECH - TAP
Logitech Room Solutions for Microsoft Teams is available in small, medium, and large configurations. These pre-configured systems include a mini PC, Logitech conference cam with RightSense technologies, PC mount with cable retention, and the Logitech Tap touch controller. With a sleek design, silent operation, and motion sensor for always- on readiness, Tap brings ease and convenience to Microsoft Teams. With 10 meters of reach, the plenum-rated Logitech Strong USB cable lets you locate Tap near participants for convenient operation while installing the host PC in a cabinet, beneath a table, or behind a display. The large configuration upgrades to Rally Plus with two speakers for clear audio throughout the room. The Dual mic pods expand coverage for up to 16 people, and the system supports up to 7 mic pods for rooms with up to 46 seats. The Logitech Tap touch controller connects to the meeting room PC via Logitech Strong USB, a plenum-rated cable that offers 10 meters (32.8 feet) of reach.
POLYCOM - POLY STUDIO X
This all-in-one video conference system delivers a 360° video camera experience and active speaker tracking with Skype for Business calls. The CX5100 provides remote participants with 1080p HD active-speaker video camera that automatically tracks the flow of conversation. It also adds a unique 360-degree panoramic* view of the conference room. Polycom’s legendary HD Voice technology, featuring a dynamic audio range of 160Hz to 22,000Hz offers clear audio. Users can easily connect a USB cable to their laptop and use the UC client they already know—no remote required. It comes with a simple USB plug-and-play functionality that requires little or no training. It has 360° HD 1080p USB conference camera with active speaker detection and a 6m (20 foot) microphone pickup range.