PC Multiple Video Conference
What is new with Video Conferencing?
- Computers have now mutli-processors which allows processing multiple video feeds.
- High Speed broadband allows multiple party video conferencing.
- Software is now available for up to 10 person video conferencing for free.
Multiple Video Conference Hardware Setup
Webcam with microphone and USB connection for 1 to 2 users at each site.
Webcam and tabletop microphone for 3 to 10 users at each site.
Dual Core Processor computers or better at each site.
Video Conference Internet Speeds Required
384 kbps download / upload minimum for 1 to 1 video conference
512 kbps download / upload minimum for 3 way video conference
1000 kbps download / upload for up to 10 way video conference
Typical Broadband Speeds
ADSL 1
Low speed - 512k/128k maximum download / upload
Medium speed - 1500k/256k maximum download / upload
High speed - 8000k/384k maximum download / upload
ADSL 2
speed - 20,000k/1024k maximum download / upload
Cable
speed - 30,000k/1024k maximum download / upload (shared service)
Fibre
Low speed - 25,000k/5,000k maximum download / upload
Medium speed - 50,000k/20,000k maximum download / upload
High speed - 100,000k/40,000k maximum download / upload
More Video Conferencing Information
Skype 5 Beta allows 10 way video conferencing for free. All parties must have the same version of software. Mutiple Video conferencing can be done by creating a group of contacts and then Video Calling the group. Skype
Other companies allow video conferencing as a service hosted from thier servers. Advanced features include mutiple party video conferencing with larger group of extra video conference viewers, file sharing, PC screen sharing, video recording. http://www.dimdim.com