[AG-TECH] mute control.

[Ed Ritenour]

Darin

I disagree. The single biggest issue with any conference where microphones are used,
is good quality audio. Having individual control provides the ability to turn off
those mics which are not used and for individuals who do not plan on speaking. Also
many times people bring in laptops. Between clicking keys and others shuffling papers
audio quality can go down hill real fast. We routinely turn off mics so as not to
interrupt other speakers. Very true with regular video conferencing due to video
switching as well as streaming where very clear audio very important.

Ed

Darin Oman wrote:

> We use Crestron, but it doesn't allow participants to control the mics.
> I would like to have some sort of light or something to indicate when
> mics are live, but I don't necessarily think it's a good idea to give
> participants the ability to mute themselves. It kind of takes away from
> the "being there" feeling. In a regular, in-person meeting, people would
> have to leave the room if they don't want others to hear what they have
> to say. I think the same should apply to AG, even though the room is
> virtual.
>
> Just my $.02...
>
> Darin
>
> Tom Coffin wrote:
>
> >we use an amx control system
> >crestron is another
> >
> >
> >On Thu, 22 May 2003, James Miller wrote:
> >
> >    > We are looking for a solution to allow the participants in our room to mute
> >    > and unmute the mics at will.  Our requirements are that the system must have
> >    > multiple buttons to place around the room, but when one person unmutes the
> >    > mics, the entire room goes live.  We would also like the system to have a
> >    > visual cue as to if the room is live or muted.  Can anyone point me in a
> >    > direction as to what others are doing in their rooms for microphone control?
> >    >
> >    > Thanks,
> >    > Jim
> >    >
> >
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