Equipment to Improve the Quality of Your Zoom Call
You may be using video meeting platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet more than ever before. If you’re wondering how to improve the video and audio quality of these meetings, you've come to the right place.
Below are some recommended equipment that is affordable, easy to use and set up.
Recommended Equipment
Mevo Start Live Streaming Camera
This camera is a compact, high-quality camera that works as a webcam. It's compatible with Zoom, Google Hangouts, Google Meet, Webex, and more. Mevo Start Live has tracking capabilities, the ability to live stream to social media, and flexibility to easily zoom in and out. These features are very useful when creating online training videos and presentations. The camera can be conveniently controlled from the Mevo app. This app lets you set up multiple Mevo cameras to capture different shots and easily switch between cameras.
JOBY Tripod TelePod 325
We recommend the JOBY TelePod 325 tripod for mounting the Mevo Start camera. It takes up less space on your desk and can be placed behind your computer screen or laptop. With the height-adjustable and tilt-adjustable ball head, you can easily move the position of the mounted web-cam.
Rode NT-USB Condenser USB Microphone
For better audio quality, look no further than the Rode NT USB Microphone. It easily connects to your computer via USB and sits neatly on your desk with its compact tripod stand. Its body features a zero-latency headphone input which allows you to monitor the microphone in real-time, along with dials to adjust the level and mix between the computer audio and the microphone input. It includes a premium pop filter that fits into the base of the mic, placing the filter at an ideal distance from the capsule to produce plosives (hard ‘B’, ‘T’ or ‘P’ sounds).
Elgato Key Light
The Elgato Key light inventive light source with an opal glass surface that produces a flattering light quality. It doesn’t take up room on your desk through its clamp mount which connects straight to your desk. The light's slim factor allows it to fit snugly against the wall. Key Light replaces hard-to-reach buttons with a direct Wi-Fi connection to your PC. So you can fine-tune your lighting with the comfort of your mouse using the Control Center app.
