Versions Compared

Key

  • This line was added.
  • This line was removed.
  • Formatting was changed.
Comment: Migrated to Confluence 5.3

Table of Contents

Overview

...

ManufacturerModelFeatures / DescriptionUse Cases
Jabra

Jabra Speak 410

  • Omni-directional / Noise filter microphone
  • Standard (E-STD) microphone sensitivity
  • Mute function
  • Suitable for capturing the presenter's audio as he/she moves remains near the podium, or for meetings and conferences
  • Best for use in medium-sized rooms
Blue

Yeti Pro USB & XLR Microphone
 

  • Multipattern condenser USB microphone
  • Three custom condenser capsules and four different polar pattern settings: Cardioid, Stereo, Bidirectional, and Omnidirectional
  • A/D converter chip and separate analog circuit path for use with professional studio mixers and preamps
  • Built-in headphone amplifier for zero-latency monitoring, and direct controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, mute, and microphone gain
  • 15 Hz-22 kHz frequency response and 92 kHz/24 bit Sample/Word
  • Suitable for capturing the presenter's audio as he/she moves remains at the podium
  • Best for use when presenter stays in a static location
  • Ideal situations where high audio sampling rate is required
BlueSnowball USB Condensor Microphone
 
  • Dual capsule design incorporates omnidirectional and cardioid elements to give you a choice
  • -10dB pad switch eliminates noise and distortion when capturing signals at extreme volume levels 
  • 18 Hz-40 Hz frequency response and 44.1 kHz/16 bit Sample/Word
  • Suitable for capturing the presenter's audio as he/she moves remains near the podium

...

ManufacturerModelFeatures / DescriptionUse Cases
Jabra

Jabra Speak 410

  • Omni-directional / Noise filter microphone
  • Standard (E-STD) microphone sensitivity
  • Mute function
  • Suitable for capturing the presenter's audio as he/she moves remains near the podium, or for meetings and conferences
  • Best for use in medium-sized rooms
BlueSnowball USB Condensor Microphone
 
  • Dual capsule design incorporates omnidirectional and cardioid elements to give you a choice
  • -10dB pad switch eliminates noise and distortion when capturing signals at extreme volume levels 
  • 18 Hz-40 Hz frequency response and 44.1 kHz/16 bit Sample/Word
  • Suitable for capturing the presenter's audio as he/she moves remains near the podium

...

ManufacturerModelRecommendation StatusFeatures / DescriptionUse Cases
iSmart

IS-LT-03 (HD)

Not Qualified by Echo360 - Customers have had success with this.
  • Stand or ceiling mount 1080p/30fps HD PTZ camera
  • 20x optical/12x digital zoom lens
  • Lock tracking technology auto-tracks lecturer up to 15 meters while ignoring other moving objects
  • Adjustable tracking area and tracking parameters
  • 78-degree viewing angle
  • Automatic presenter tracking eliminates need for manual camera operation
  • Suitable for all classroom, distance learning, and video conferencing applications
  • Best for use in a large classrooms or lecture halls
Panasonic

AW-HE50S

Not Qualified by Echo360 - Customers have had success with this.
  • Desktop or ceiling mount 1080i/60fps HD PTZ camera
  • 18x optical/10x digital zoom lens
  • 1/3" Full HD MOS Integrated Pan-Tilt/Camera with HD/SD-SDI
  • DSP produces realistic video in varied lighting conditions down to 3 lux
  • Suitable for most classroom, distance learning, and video conferencing applications
  • Best for use in medium-sized classrooms
  • Ideal for classrooms with poor lighting conditions

...

ManufacturerModelRecommendation StatusFeatures / DescriptionUse Cases
Epiphan

DVI2USB 3.0

Not Qualified by Echo360 - Customers have had success with this.
  • 1080p/60fps high-performance video frame grabber
  • Captures DVI/VGA and HDMI video display or camera sources
  • Captures video and audio from HDMI sources
  • Supports USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 data uplink
  • Supports true 24-bit color
  • Provides consistent frame rate performance regardless of content
  • Note: You must use the v3.30.1.0004 64-bit driver to ensure proper functionality, obtained from Epiphan
  • Suitable for both Classroom and Personal Capture (Windows only) recording applications
  • Provides flexibility to record any VGA, HDMI, or DVI source
  • High capturing resolution ensures best video quality
 
StarTech

COMP2VGA

Not Qualified by Echo360 - Customers have had success with this.

  • Format converter
  • Captures Composite and S-Video sources with audio
  • NTSC
    • Supported frequency range:
      Horizontal = 31.4685KHz Vertical = 60 Hz
    • Supported resolution:
      720 x 480
  • PAL
    • Supported frequency range:
      Horizontal = 31.25 KHz Vertical = 50 Hz
    • Supported resolution:
      720 x 576
  • Note: This device has been reported to work when used in tandem with the Epiphan device below
  • Suitable for a signal chain connection to convert a Composite source into a compatible USB source for Personal Capture
    • Composite source -> COMP2VGA
    • COMP2VGA -> AV.io HD
    • AV.io HD -> Personal Capture computer
Epiphan

AV.io HD

Not Qualified by Echo360 - Customers have had success with this.
  • Captures HD video at 60 frames per second.
  • Supports USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 data uplink
  • Captures DVI/VGA and HDMI video display or camera sources
  • Captures video and audio from HDMI sources
  • Note: This device has been reported to work when used in tandem with the StarTech device above.
  • Suitable for a signal chain connection to convert a Composite source into a compatible USB source for Personal Capture
    • Composite source -> COMP2VGA
    • COMP2VGA -> AV.io HD
    • AV.io HD -> Personal Capture computer
Magewell

XI100DUSB-HDMI

 
Not Qualified by Echo360 - Customers have had success with this.
  • Supports USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 data uplink
  • Support up to 1920x1200p60 (CVT-RB) Video Input
  • Video output support up to 1920x1200p60 in YUY2
  • Video output support up to 1920x1080p60 in RGB24
  • The process of video and audio is done by the dongle and will not occupy CPU.
  • Suitable for converting an HDMI source into a compatible USB source for Personal Capture
  • High capturing resolution ensures best video quality
Vaddio

AV Bridge

 

Not Qualified by Echo360 - Customers have had success with this.
  • Captures HDMI, RGBHV, SD or HD component video inputs
  • Captures balanced or unbalanced audio
  • Supports USB 2.0 data uplink
  • High capturing resolution ensures best video quality
  • Suitable to convert an HDMI source into a compatible USB source for Personal Capture
Wolfvizion Document Camera
 
VZ-3
Not Qualified by Echo360 - Customers have had success with this.
  • 1280x960 (4:3)/30fps document camera
  • 12x Optical Zoom + 2x Digital Zoom
  • High-speed autofocus with manual focus
  • Best for capturing high motion activities such as writing
  • Ideal for use with transparencies

...

ManufacturerModelRecommendation StatusFeatures / DescriptionUse Cases
Acoustic Magic

Voice Tracker (USB Array Microphone)

 

Sample Recording with Echo360: 

http://acousticmagic.com/videos.html#echo360

Not Qualified by Echo360 - Customers have had success with this.
  • Pick-up range at up to 30 feet
  • Automatic and electronic scanning “listening beam” with a field of view of 360°
  • Spatial filtering for noise reduction
  • Constructive addition of multiple microphone elements for long-range
  • Rapidly converging AEC algorithm (Voice Tracker II only)
  • Embedded algorithms for ease of use
  • Suitable for capturing the presenter's audio as he/she moves around the room, as well as picking up questions from the class
  • Best for use in medium-to-large sized classrooms
  • Ideal for locations with increased background noise
SamsonUB1
Not Qualified by Echo360 - Customers have had success with this.
  • 16-Bit, 44.1- 48kHz sample rates
  • Miniature, low-profile design
  • Omni-directional pickup pattern
  • Suitable for capturing the presenter's audio as he/she moves remains near the podium, or for meetings and conferences
  • Best for use in medium-sized rooms
RevoLabs

RevoLabs xTag USB Microphone

Not Qualified by Echo360 - Customers have had success with this.
  • Flexible earpiece allows for use as both a microphone and a headset.
  • Suitable for capturing the presenter's audio as he/she moves remains near the podium
LogitechUSB Desktop Microphone
 
Not Qualified by Echo360 - Customers have had success with this.
  • Noise-canceling microphone
  • Power switch
  • 16 Hz-100 Hz frequency response
  • Ideal for capturing presenter's audio in a small desktop environment using Personal Capture
  • Not recommended for classroom use
CADU7 USB Boundary Condensor Microphone
Not Qualified by Echo360 - Customers have had success with this.
  • Frequency response tailored for speech
  • Omnidirectional pickup pattern for 360-degree coverage
  • Condenser microphone element for high sensitivity
  • Ideal for meetings or conferences in small-to-medium sized rooms

...