Requirements for web conferencing and online teaching

The basic requirements to attend or host a web meeting or web conference include:

• A web camera, for video input
• Microphone for sound input
  • Microphones are included in most web cameras
• Speakers or Headphones for sound output

Most laptops include all necessary hardware to conduct web meetings.

Audio and video hardware

Jabra, Plantronics and Logitech (Logi) devices are preferred for their echo cancellation, background noise cancellation, crisp and clean sound, platform compatibility and proven reliability.

Please note: The prices listed below are subject to change by the online vendor.

For Windows and MacOS devices

Headphones / headsets

• Budget (over ear, stereo headset, 1.33mm barrel connector) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YJJB7YG/ $5.99
• Middle-tier (over ear, stereo headset, USB-A connector) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008X3JGSI/ $21.99
• Higher Quality (USB-C connector) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0775GNVZQ $37.29

Speakerphones

• USB-A Speaker and microphone - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007SHJIO2 $85.10
• Bluetooth / USB-A Speaker and microphone - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AQUO5RI/ $149.99

Webcams

• Budget (720-1080p, autofocus, built-in mic) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YW7WCY/ $35.99
• Mid-tier (1080P autofocus, built-in mic) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K95WFWM $67.99
• High-quality (4K, best video, Windows Hello) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5UOYC4 $178.98

Webcam + speakerphone all-in-one

• Mid-tier (720-1080p autofocus, pan/tilt zoom built-in mic, speaker) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083I7Y8W $177.84
  • Note: a computer is still required to use this device