beyerdynamic videoconference microphone comparison

Grant's Perspective on ... beyerdynamic videoconferencing microphone comparison video.

We often get asked about microphone options for videoconference systems.  I came across this YouTube video posted by beyerdynamic. The video provides a comparison and demonstration of  a ceiling-mounted boundary microphone, table-mounted boundary microphone, portable boundary microphone, gooseneck microphone and the new Revoluto line array microphone.

MPR 2012 Revoluto line array microphone

The line array microphone is a new microphone with a corridor pick-up pattern as opposed to a cardiod or omni pick-up pattern. This enables the person seated at the table to act naturally (looking around the room to make eye-contact or lean back in their chair) without the sound quality changing.


Another option to consider for boardroom videoconference microphone applications.

Grant

Sharp Aquos Interactive Board Pensoftware Update

Grant's Perspective on ... Sharp releases Pensoftware Updater patch 2.5 with Touch Display Launcher.

If you have a Sharp Aquos interactive monitor, you will want to download the new software update.  The new Touch Display Launcher application enables you to launch software applications by pen or touch. Applications are displayed on the monitor's desktop and can be rotated to select the application you want to open.

Sharp Product Download Webpage

To download the software: Please follow these steps:

Step1:  go to:  http://www.sharp.ca/en-CA/CustomerSupport/Support/ProductDownloads.aspx

Step 2: Select a resource - Software

Step 3: Select a product Category - Aquos board

Step 4: Select a Product - the model # you have.

Step 5:  Click Search

Step 6  Click Updater 2.5 zip  - this will download the Sharp Pensoftware Updater patch 2.5 with Touch Display Launcher

Please note:  You must have a copy of Pensoftware installed on your PC to take advantage of this update.

Grant

Hitachi EZ Pen: No Batteries Required

Grant's Perspective on ... the Hitachi Link EZ2-Pen, review part 2.

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that Hitachi had released the Link EZ2-Pen that added interactivity to a regular projector. Our friendly Hitachi rep came by our Winnipeg location this week and dropped off our new Link EZ2-Pen system.

I really like the idea that the system only has the one piece digitizer unit and the pen. The digitizer quickly attached magnetically to our demo room whiteboard. The pen works as the mouse for the attached computer and allows for annotation.

The pen does not require batteries. This is great as it reduces the cost of ownership but more importantly it is hard to break the pen when compared to devices that have a battery because they contain other electronics that can be broken. The cost of replacing a pen that goes missing is much less than an electronic device going astray. The pen works as an infrared mirror that reflects back to the module. See the close up of the pen below. The reflective area is clearly visible.

digitizer and pen

close up of the pen

The system also comes with the StarBoard software so creating or sourcing great interactive lessons is a snap.

Give us a call if you want to try it out!

Grant