In short
To equip a video-call room, choose the camera by table width, microphones by number of people and acoustics, a display suited to viewing distance and a stable wired connection. Small rooms only need an all-in-one bar; large rooms are better with separate camera, microphones and speakers.
By room size
| Room | Typical equipment | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| Small (2-4 people) | Video bar with built-in camera, mics and speaker. | Simplicity and a wide angle. |
| Medium (5-10 people) | Zoom or auto-framing camera with table or ceiling mics. | Everyone heard equally. |
| Large or boardroom | PTZ camera, distributed mics, speakers and audio processor. | Acoustic and pickup design. |
| Training or classroom | Presenter-tracking camera, wireless mic and extra displays. | The presenter can move freely. |
Mistakes that spoil a video call
- A highly reverberant room: glass, hard ceilings and bare tables.
- A laptop microphone for a ten-person table.
- A camera facing a window, against the light.
- WiFi instead of a cabled connection.
- Too many cables and remotes: if starting a meeting is not easy, nobody uses the room.
Platforms and compatibility
Before choosing equipment, decide which platforms you will use (Teams, Zoom, Meet or others) and whether the room runs from a connected computer or its own system. Many current devices support both.