[Lnc-business] Adobe Connect account is active

[Daniel Wiener]

Here's a repeat of some earlier research I did on teleconference equipment:

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From: Daniel Wiener
Date: Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 5:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Lnc-business] Electronic meeting rules
To: lnc-business at hq.lp.org

In case anyone is interested, I spent a fair amount of time doing research
(on Amazon and elsewhere) regarding web cameras (with microphones) and head
phones, so as to be able to use Adobe Connect on my computer.  I wanted
relatively cheap but highly-reviewed products, and ended up purchasing the
following items (which are available with free shipping if you have Amazon
Prime).  They have worked quite well during our committee's investigation
of competing video conference services.

   - Panasonic RP-HT21 Lightweight Headphones with XBS Port -- $7.50* [now
   discounted down to $6.36]* (http://tinyurl.com/jwnwkjl)
   - Logitech HD Webcam C270, 720p Widescreen Video Calling and Recording,
   with noise-cancelling microphone -- $26.49* [now discounted down to
   $24.98]* (http://tinyurl.com/kpooe2p <http://tinyurl.com/kapyoac>)

Dan Wiener


On Tue, Jan 27, 2015 at 4:57 PM, Carla Howell <4smallgov at gmail.com> wrote:

> FYI one piece of equipment that works well for Skype, and presumably would
> for this purpose, is Logitech B530 USB Headset. There may be a new model
> now. I got it a year ago when I was hosting Libertarians Working For You -
> works great, And i think costs about $35, if I recall.
>
> Carla Howell
>
> "The (government) designed (by our Founding Fathers) has turned into a
> congealed ball of lard that eats money and excretes red tape."
> - Scott Adams
>
> On Tue, Jan 27, 2015 at 7:47 PM, Alicia Mattson <agmattson at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Last week Robert Kraus and I tag-teamed to get the LNC's Adobe Connect
>> account created and to establish the toll-free number dial-in account
>> needed as a last-resort backup option for a participant having trouble
>> connecting by computer.  They are available for use now.
>>
>> Use of the system will have to be coordinated and scheduled with me.  We
>> pay $500/year per "host", and we are only paying for one host.  The system
>> and the license agreement terms require that the host be a particular
>> person who must be signed in to allow others to access the meeting room.
>> After consulting with staff, I have been designated as the host.  It is not
>> a problem to re-assign the host role to someone else in the future as
>> needed.
>>
>> We cannot run two meetings simultaneously, so committees will have to
>> schedule around each other.  That means you shouldn't wait until the last
>> minute before an LNC meeting to call your committee meeting.
>>
>> I don't necessarily have to actively participate in all meetings (like if
>> it's a subcommittee meeting, rather than a full board meeting), but I do
>> have to be logged in to allow you to use the system.  Once I get your
>> meeting room configured for you, I can go do other things and just be
>> available by phone if you need me to pop in for a configuration adjustment.
>>
>> At some point we should schedule one or two test times for LNC members to
>> have a chance to connect, make sure their computer has what it needs, and
>> see how the system works.  This should be done well before we attempt to
>> use it for a live meeting so that anyone that encounters connection
>> problems can have time to get in touch with tech support and diagnose the
>> issue.
>>
>> Yes, the system supports iPhone, iPad, Android devices, though some of
>> the system features are limited when you connect with something less than a
>> computer.  For instance, I think the iPhone or iPad app only allows you to
>> see one other person's video feed at a time.  It's best to arrange to
>> connect with a laptop/desktop if you can, and with a decent speed internet
>> connection.
>>
>> To actively participate in these meetings, you will need a webcam, a
>> microphone, and earphones/earbuds.  Don't just plan to use your external
>> computer speakers because (unless you have special audio knowledge/skills
>> about how to prevent it) it creates echoes for everyone else in the
>> meeting.  If you don't yet possess this type of equipment, please go ahead
>> and obtain it so you're not left scrambling at the last minute when an
>> electronic meeting is called.
>>
>> -Alicia
>>
>
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