The table microphone: simple, convenient and easily accessible
One microphone option for video conferencing is the table microphone. A table microphone is a good choice for smaller conference rooms in particular. The larger the conference room, the more important it is to choose a microphone with a large radius so that all participants can be understood equally, or to invest in several table microphones that are compatible with each other.
It is advisable to choose table microphones with cables for video conferencing, as wireless models often lose quality. The direct connection of the microphone to other devices usually ensures a freer and clearer sound.
Ceiling microphones to avoid noise
Ceiling microphones are also a popular solution in audio technology for conference rooms. The good thing about ceiling microphones, especially in contrast to table microphones, is the unrestricted space around the microphone. On the table, there is much less likely to be rustling from files, coffee cups sliding around or pens clicking.
These can be detrimental to audio quality unless you have a high-quality microphone that can filter out these noises. Ceiling microphones, on the other hand, are positioned away from these noises so that they can ideally cover the entire conference room. Once set up, it should be easy for all conference participants to connect to the ceiling microphone in the future.
Can be used anywhere: the boundary microphone
The boundary microphone is also used more frequently in conference rooms. This is a type of microphone that - unlike many other microphones - does not need to be positioned in the middle of the room. The boundary microphone can be mounted on walls, on the floor or even on a table. However, this does not mean that the sound quality has to be compromised! On the contrary: the use of boundary microphones produces a very natural sound, without echo.
Array microphones for video conferencing
So-called array microphones have been developed to expand on the idea of ceiling microphones. This is particularly ideal for larger conference rooms in which speakers move back and forth. They are also characterized by the fact that they are almost invisible.
However, their most important feature is their ability to track speakers. Array microphones can rotate on their own axis and thus always turn in the direction from which the speaker is speaking. This ensures excellent audio recordings in which the spoken word is captured in razor-sharp detail. This is ideal for clear exchanges in video conferences.
Branded microphones for video conferencing
Popular and proven brands that offer high-quality microphones include Sennheiser, Shure and BiAmp. Through years of perfection in the fields of conference room technology, video conferencing technology and audio technology, these manufacturers offer high-quality products. In the instructions for the microphone of your choice, you will also find important information on how to set up the corresponding microphone.
This includes settings to filter out background noise, volume settings and microphone sensitivity as well as optimal placement. However, setting up a microphone correctly depends very much on the model. If you want to make sure that it has been set correctly once (this is particularly advantageous for ceiling or array microphones), it may be worth consulting a specialist.
