New Lumens DC190 Document Camera Records Video and Audio

Grant's Perspective on ... the new DC190 Ladibug document camera.

I really like the look of the new DC190 document camera. The feature that I think is outstanding is the built-in microphone. It can record audio and video. This is a feature that the teachers and students will both appreciate as they can create their own basic video content in the classroom.

The YouTube video below shows a demonstration of the audio and recording capabilities in science and story reading exercises.




Lumens was demonstreating this document camera at InfoComm this last June and they had acutal teachers doing the demonstrations instead of their own sales staff making the presentations. I thought this was a good idea.

Grant

Projector Selection Calculator

Grant's Perspective on ... choosing the right projector.

Many of our clients ask me what the best projector is. The answer usually starts off with "that depends on what you need." With so many different types of projectors and options to choose from where do you start? The first step is to understand and define your requirements.

Digital Projection, one of the projector manufacturers represented at Inland AV, has posted the Projector Toolbox to help people understand what their specifications should be.

The great thing about this calculator is it is very easy to use. Choose the application for the projector such as Corporate Boardroom, Education: K-12, Small Home Theatre, etc. You then choose an ambient room brightness. You do not need any technical expertise as they use plain language examples. You are then asked about the screen size and format that you want and the Digital Projection recommendations are delivered.

The recommended projectors are naturally Digital Projection products but the results include the general specifications that you should be looking for.

This is a great tool and available to anyone with no registration required.

Grant