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NORO
Categories Whole-room solutions, displays
Noro is like nothing ever before; it’s a whole-room conferencing system that offers ‘immersive’ collaboration and ‘makes distance irrelevant’, according to its website. A key component of this teleportative technology is the life-size element, with wall-sized video displays that make it seem as if your teammates are in the same room. Designed to beat the fatigue associated with long meetings on small screens, Noro’s solution suits hours-long conferences and – as an added benefit – slashes the financial and environmental costs of business travel. Having yet to hit the market, Noro’s first iteration is set to feature an 8x10ft LED video wall, an industrial computer and a camera set-up that enables eye contact. Key features LED video wall, designed to fit medium-sized meeting rooms Lifelike collaboration that cuts unnecessary travel costs Subscription-based payment plan Demos available in London and select US cities
SENNHEISER TEAM CONNECT INTELLIGENT SPEAKER
Categories Speakers, microphones
A leading name in all things audio, Sennheiser’s Team Connect Intelligent Speaker is a state-of-the-art solution tailored to enhance small Microsoft Teams rooms. It offers a seamless hybrid meeting experience with intelligent features like voice recognition and automated live transcription, ensuring remote and hard-of-hearing participants are always included and fully engaged. The device’s advanced audio technology, including an omnidirectional speaker and seven beamforming microphones, provides optimal sound coverage and a 2.3m range, respectively. The Team Connect also supports wired connectivity via a 3m USB cable, as well as multiple mounting options. Key features Voice recognition and transcription encourage hands-off UX Certified for use with Microsoft Teams Omnidirectional speaker that promises high audio quality Seven microphones with a 2.3m range
BLUE YETI USB MICROPHONE
Category Microphones
Best for video calls, interviews and other remote meetings, the Blue Yeti USB Microphone offers studio-quality sound at a reasonable price point. The device comes with four customisable pickup patterns – cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional and stereo – thus adapting to any given scenario. As for controls, the microphone features an instant mute button and a volume dial, as well as an adjustable desktop stand for stability’s sake. Ensuring pro-grade audio – whether streaming or recording – it also allows users to monitor input in real time, connecting directly to a computer via USB cable and to headphones via a 3.5mm jack. Key features Superior sound quality at an attractive price USB connectivity offers plug-and-play simplicity Four distinct pickup patterns, selectable in settings Instant mute button, ideal during video calls
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