This guide shows how to capture and share video and audio in University Classrooms using equipment and software installed in the room. Each one has a camera, microphone, and software to facilitate teaching and learning, either in-person or virtual instruction.

Cameras and Microphones

Each University Classroom is equipped with a camera and microphone for use with Zoom, Panopto, and Skype for Business in the delivery of classroom activity. Generally, there are two camera types: the lectern-mounted Huddly Go camera and the wall/ceiling-mounted Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera. There are two types of cameras: the lectern-based and wired MXL USB Web Conferencing and the wireless microphone in either the Wireless Body Pack version or the Wireless Handheld version.

Cameras

Huddly Go Webcam

  • Typically attached to the lectern and mounted on a flexible mount that can be positioned to capture the instructor, class, whiteboards, or other instructional activities.

Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera

  • Wall/ceiling-mounted and remotely adjusted via A/V control panel interface to focus on the instructor, classroom, whiteboards, or other instructional activities.

Microphones

MXL USB Conferencing Microphone

  • A lectern-based microphone that may be moved (limited to USB cable length) to best capture the speaker and/or classroom audio while remaining connected via USB cable.
  • It captures most audio within 15 feet but can't amplify a speaker's voice through the A/V system.
  • It captures a 180-degree arc of sound and may be moved on the lectern to point to the center of the activity being captured.

Wireless Body Pack Microphone

  • Typically found mic drawer of A/V rack.
  • It consists of a wireless body pack transmitter and wired lapel microphone.
  • It is battery powered (by alkaline batteries, rechargeable batteries, or charging base).
  • The lapel microphones from Wireless Body Packs should be positioned on lapels or button plackets and free of direct contact with clothing to avoid capturing distracting noise.

Wireless Handheld Microphone

  • Typically found mic drawer of A/V rack.
  • It us battery powered (by alkaline batteries, rechargeable batteries, or charging base).
  • The handheld microphones should be positioned 6 to12 inches from  the speaker's chin, dependent on audio input levels. 

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