Video Conferencing F.A.Q.

What is video conferencing?
A video conference is two way interactive visual communication using electronic equipment and network systems usually over some distance that is either difficult or time consuming to navigate.

How Much does it cost?
In general video conference rooms may be rented by the hour. There is usually a scheduling or reservation fee and an hourly fee for the use of the video systems and the meeting room. Additional charges may apply for the telephone call or calls required to make the video conference possible. The rates vary greatly but an average costs for a one hour conference are approximately $250 - $300 U.S.D. excluding the cost of the telephone call.

Where can I rent a video conferencing sysytem?
AVADC.com

Can I rent a system at my location?
Yes, lease and rent-to-own programs are available with approved credit. Within days you may be able to arrange video conferences right from your own facilities.

What affects the quality of my video conferencing?
The speed of the network connection is one of the biggest contributors to quality. If the network connection is slow or unstable (such as over the open internet) the video session can be unusable. Newer equipment (manufactured after 1999) can produce excellent motion pictures from even slow speed connections and therefore can significantly contribute to better quality images.

Some seemingly minor factors can seriously affect quality. Microphone placement and function significantly affect video conference quality because the audio clarity of a meeting is critical to the perception of quality. Further, the amount of movement the meeting participants create, if great, can cause codecs (the video conferencing engine) to create blurred images as they process communications signals. Finally, the type-size of fonts used in computer presentations if too small can be illegible to both near and far-end meeting participants. TKO VideoConferencing can offer assistance with all of these quality factors and more. Contact us for more information.