High-Value Spaces: The Logitech and Zoom Blueprint for Large Room Setups
When it comes to outfitting larger meeting room spaces with the right technology, the challenge is real. Ensuring that every remote participant can clearly see and hear everyone in the room is no small feat. This complexity often leaves organizations grappling with subpar solutions that can hinder collaboration and productivity. However, with a mix of hardware and software solutions provided by Logitech and Zoom, there are simple yet innovative ways to approach "high-value spaces." We classify high-value spaces as those large rooms where large team meetings, classes, and board meetings are held.
In this article and video, we'll explore how Zoom and Logitech are combining conference room devices and AI-powered software to bridge the gap between remote and in-room participants in larger rooms.
Bowling Alley Rooms
Bowling alley-style rooms pose a unique challenge for meetings, primarily due to their depth. This configuration can make it difficult for remote participants to see and hear those seated in the back half of the room. Additionally, the linear layout often means individuals at the back are frequently obscured by the people in front, making it more difficult for the camera to see them.
Enter Logitech Sight, a game-changer for these types of rooms. Sight extends microphone pickup and adds a camera at the center of the table, coordinating with Logitech's Rally Bar at the front. Sight's placement and technology ensure participants on the other end of the call feel as if they're sitting at the table with everyone else, creating a truly inclusive environment. This innovative approach leverages the best of Logitech's hardware and Zoom's meeting experience, providing a transformative solution for large meeting spaces.
Small Seminar Spaces and Small Classrooms
Shifting to smaller, yet equally challenging spaces, such as seminar rooms and classrooms, the strategy adapts. Here, there is still a high number of participants in the room, and what's equally challenging is that these rooms can have modular setups, so placing a Sight in this style of room usually isn't the best approach.
For rooms like this, a multi-camera setup utilizing Zoom's Intelligent Director with Rally Cameras takes the stage. This setup involves a PC-based Zoom Room and three Rally Cameras positioned strategically to cover every angle of the room, ensuring no participant is left unseen. The Intelligent Director's AI capabilities dynamically select the best view of each person, offering a personalized experience for remote participants. This sophisticated system captures the essence of the meeting and highlights the presenter, ensuring a balanced and engaging virtual presence for all involved.
Additional Sound Options
Audio clarity is paramount in any meeting scenario. There are a number of different approaches to take, using either Logitech's Rally Mic Pod ecosystem or a third-party Audio DSP. We've actually written an entire article covering this topic, so be sure to check it out.
The challenge of equipping large meeting rooms with the right technology is one that many organizations face. However, the collaboration between Logitech and Zoom presents a suite of solutions that address this challenge and elevate the meeting experience to new heights. Whether it's through the innovative use of the Logitech Sight in bowling alley rooms, the strategic deployment of multiple Rally Cameras and Zoom's Intelligent Director in seminar spaces, or the integration of advanced audio DSP systems, Logitech and Zoom are paving the way for more inclusive, engaging, and effective meetings in every kind of room.