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Microphone Types
Different presentation scenarios call for different types of microphones. If you will be using audio in your Connect meeting, use the guidelines below to select an appropriate microphone. Your contact in the Wallace Center may be able to help you check out a loaner microphone to try out before you or your department purchases a specific microphone. For more information on microphones, head to the Troubleshooting section and read up on specific Microphones.
Questions to consider when selecting a microphone
- How many presenters will be sending audio to the room? Just one, or several?
- Are the presenters in the same physical location?
- Sitting at the same table?
- Sitting on the same side of the table, around it, or scattered throughout the room?
- Will audio be coming from other participants in the meeting?
Scenario A: Single audio source (one presenter), and no other audio is allowed in the meeting room
Recommended Style: Table microphone (single) or headet microphone
Scenario B: Single presenter, and participants can also use their microphones
Recommended Style: Headset microphone
Scenario C: Two or three presenters sitting on the same side of a table (webinar with multiple presenters)
Recommended Style: Table microphone array
Scenario D: Multiple presenters placed arbitrarily (around a table)
Recommended Style: Omnidirectional
