Michigan State University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. This ConferenceCam sells for around $260. This ConferenceCam can be used to capture video and audio. This can be purchased through the Michigan State University Computer Store opens in new window.įor video in a conference room setting you may consider a Logitech BCC950. This microphone has a variety of settings include one for picking up audio throughout the room and another setting if you are focusing on one speaker. For audio you might consider a Yeti microphone. If you are going to use Zoom in a conference room setting additional equipment is suggested. Webcams vary in price starting at around $30 - the only requirement is that it is a USB webcam. if you are using a desktop computer you will need a USB webcam in order to share your video. If you are sharing your video (a video of you speaking) you can use a built-in webcam on a laptop or you could purchase a USB webcam. Note that a desktop computer will typically not have a microphone built into it. Below you will see a Logitech H390 headset which sells for around $30.00. You do not need an expensive headset for Zoom - the only suggested requirement is that it is a USB headset. If you are using Zoom to meet with clients a headset is highly encouraged so that you give them the best experience possible. If you share an office with others or if you want a better audio quality experience you may want to purchase a headset. While this is an option, a headset will provide higher quality sound to those you are meeting with. Many staff members use their built-in laptop microphone source for internal staff meetings.

Below are recommendations for audio, video, and conference room equipment. You do not need a lot of expensive equipment to host and/or participate in a Zoom Meeting.

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