Video Conferencing Equipment

Quality of a video conference depends on your equipment that is why you should pay special attention to audio- and video devices (web cameras) you are using.

Video conferencing equipment can be quite diverse: video telephones, specialized terminals, etc. TrueConf software will help you to turn your PC into a professional video conferencing terminal, it will suffice to equip your computer with the following minimum kit – a web camera, sound system and a microphone.

This page contains following sections:

• General recommendations on video conferencing equipment;
• Recommended web cameras;
• Video Capture Cards;
• Recommended audio devices.

Additional information on compatibility of video conferencing equipment you can find in Resources. Reviews, published in the section, contain interesting and useful information on web cameras, audio devices and other video conferencing equipment.

General recommendations on video conferencing equipment

TrueConf supports almost all PC compatible web cameras providing resolution 480x360 through Microsoft DirectShow (WDM) drivers, in other words all USB web cameras will work.

Please note that every web camera requires a special software called driver, which is supplied by the manufacturer, to work properly.

As for the audio we would recommend you to use a headset or microphone with speakers or special speakerphones. TrueConf implements the most efficient and state-of-the-art noise and echo cancelling algorithms, you will never be annoyed by echo or other unpleasant noises.

Below is given some information about devices recommended for use with TrueConf software.

Recommended video devices (web cameras)

To achieve the best results we recommend you to use the following web cameras:

• Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910
• Logitech HD Pro Webcam B910
• Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
• Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000
• Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000
• Canyon WCAM 820
• Media-Tech MT-4017

The following web cameras might be used for work with TrueConf Online but don't guarantee high quality:

• Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000
• Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000
• Canyon WCAM CP3
• MSI StarCam Clip
• iREZ K2r
• Creative Ultra
• Creative Live! Cam Voice
• Media Tech MT4016
• Genius Eye 310
• Genius Look 310S

Video Capture Cards

The following video capture devices have been successfully tested with TrueConf Online!:

• AVerMedia Game Broadcaster HD

Recommended audio devices

For quality pure sound during the TrueConf conference we recommend headset/microphone:

• Headset/microphone AMH-300V
• Headset/microphone Plantronics Audio 330
• Headset/microphone Plantronics Audio 340

We can also recommend to use a microphone with the echo suppression function sound source (the usual loudspeaker system can play the role of a playback unit):

• Microphone with the echo suppression function ClearMic USB
• USB Microphone MCD 100M
• USB Microphone Phoenix Duet PCS
• USB Microphone Phoenix Audio MT301 Quattro 2

Also we recommend to use a sound card:

• Phoenix SOHO Conference Card

Please note

TrueConf service does not provide technical support on audio and video devices you’re using. Any questions on installation and operation of your video conferencing equipment should be forwarded to the manufacturer of such device.