How Do I Choose a Camera for My Conference Room?

You should choose the FOV of your video conferencing cameras based on the design of your conference room, your purpose for video conferencing, and the distance between the first person and the camera. For example, if you are doing video conferencing, you want a FOV of around 5 feet. Other important factors to consider are the zooming and PTZ capabilities, as well as the audio coverage. If you need additional advice, feel free to ask a reader to suggest a camera that they believe would be ideal for their conference room.

When setting up a video conferencing system, there are many different options for cameras. Depending on the size and layout of the room, you may need one camera for each participant or a variety of cameras. When selecting a video camera, remember that the FOV (field of view) of the camera will determine the type of video you need. For a small huddle room, a non-zooming HD camera may be enough. It can be mounted above a viewing monitor or on a rolling cart.

The best webcam for conference rooms will have a wide-angle (75 degrees or more) lens with 1080p video recording and 30FPS frame rates and feature a sensitive, high-SPL mic that records high-quality digital audio or compressed audio and captures clear audio from sources up to 15 feet away.