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Need some suggestions/brand names etc for a small conference room web/video camera to do zoom and conference calls with.

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My go to that won’t hurt the wallet, would be the Logitech C930e. It has a wider view than most cameras in that price range and better audio pickup with the built-in microphone array than others I have tested. Depending on your size and setup, you could also go with OwlLabs Meeting Owl if you want 360 degree coverage (once again more affordable than other 360 degree camera options such as Polycom). Ultimately you need to weigh out what you want from the technology in the room and what you are willing to spend. If I had a big bag of cash, even my smaller rooms would utilize a digital mixer to help process and clean the noise in the room before sending the audio to the device running Zoom.

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Here is a quick example of a room I put together that is small but really long:

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I put a more affordable PTZ camera in the room due to the length, but if you are working with a small space, the Logitech I mentioned would be just fine.

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Thanks for the suggestions its a small conference room seats 8 people. I am not sure how to use the Logitech you recommended it has a 85 inch Samsung screen with a pc connected to it to run things so not sure where to mount the Logitech device?

Any other suggestions the owl looks good but cost to much

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You can mount that camera above or below the TV depending on the height and proximity of the computer attached to it and it has a 1/4 thread on the bottom you can also use.

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Does the logitech C930e have a microphone with it not seeing anything when reading about it ?

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The C930e has a two microphone array built into it, one of the reasons I prefer it over other models.

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Thank you again for your advice. Since we have a wall mounted 85 inch samsung TV in our conference room how would you suggest to mount this Logitech C930e on the TV cant really do it on the top like you would a monitor?

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You can set it on top of the TV but I would base that decision on the height and thickness of the display (the camera has a small folding bracket you can use). Or you can purchase a cheap wall mount like this one designed to work with these types of models: Amazon.com

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What would be your recommendation for a CR V Camera in between this logitech C930e and the Owl models?

Thanks again for you advice

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I apologize, I am having a difficult time understanding the question. Does “CR V” mean Conference Room Video? Are you as asking which device I would pick between the two examples or a difference device that is in the middle ground in terms of functionality or price?

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Apologies yes CR V means Conference Room Video I am asking your opinion on another model you recommend that would be in between the 2 you have recommended the Logitech and the owl

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The Logitech Meetup or Poly Studio would be my next recommendation if you are looking for a all-in-one solution. Or any of the Huddlecam HD 3.0 series PTZ or Logitech PTZ camera (the PTZ cameras don’t have microphones included so that would be an extra cost). One thing I wanted to mention since these are also a bit pricier, is that a cheaper brand device from Amazon could work for you, I just stick with what I have experience with and know that you usually get what you pay for.

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Thank you again they definitely need to have microphones