Technical Tips

Helpful hints & tips for Video Conferencing.

We have put together some useful technical hints & tips for Video Conferencing.  Whether you're new to Video Conferencing or a dab hand, there's something here for everyone!

Introductory guide to Video Conferencing - New to Video Conferencing?  We explore the myths, translate the technical jargon & tell you what you really need to know about Video Conferencing.

Video Conferencing over IP issues - Helpful tips on solving Video Conferencing over IP issues.

Backing up your Video Conferencing codec - Take the time to back up your address book, so that in the even of a failure you won't lose all of the addresses you have entered & have to reconfigure your video conferencing unit.  It's well worth the effort!

Lighting for Video Conferencing - Have you experienced problems with the lighting in your Video Conferencing room?  Is the image you send or receive too dark?  We give you some simple hints and tips on lighting.

AuDeo's Guide to Control Systems - Why should you consider control systems and what systems should you choose?  Take a look at our tips on the options available to you and how we can help you to identify the right control system for you.

If you have any technical questions that we haven't answered here, then please do not hesitate to contact our Technical Help Desk on 01256 891740.

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Glossary

A codec is a piece of hardware or software that compresses and decompresses digital audio and/or video, ready for transmission.
IP transmits blocks of data between hosts identified by fixed-length addresses.
Videoconferencing is a live communication between people in separate locations. It usually involves audio and text as well as video. Videoconferencing in its simplest form transmits static images and text between two locations. Sophisticated video systems today can transmit full-motion video images and high-quality audio between multiple locations.
Video conferencing solutions comprise of everything you need to enable video communication between people in separate locations. Video conferencing systems can range from simple desk top systems for one-to-one video calls through to a sophisticated system, fully integrated into the design of your room for a video call between many people at a number of different locations.