UBCO AV Device Recommendations for Remote and Hybrid Work

You're working from home, and you need to participate in meetings or teach online; what kind of equipment do you need in order to do this well?

Here is a list of different equipment we recommend. If you want support in purchasing this equipment, we can assist you with that as well. The costs listed here are approximate at the time of writing this article.

DocCams:

IPEVO V4K Ultra High Definition USB Document Camera (Appx $210 CDN)

- Available in workday through microserve.

- Acts as a WebCam and DocCam.

- 1080p@30fps.

- Works with Windows and Mac and Chromebook.

- https://www.ipevo.com/products/v4k

Epson DC-13 (Appx $800 CDN)

- Includes HDMI out if needed. (Future use if coming to campus can plug into any room)

- Works with Windows and Mac

- Microscope adapter included for any lab style work

- https://epson.ca/For-Work/Projectors/Document-Cameras/DC-13-Document-Camera/p/V12H757020

WebCams:

Logitech C920 Pro (Appx $115 CDN)

- Available in workday through microserve.

- 1080p

- Works with Windows and Mac

- https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/hd-pro-webcam-c920

Logitech BRIO ULTRA HD PRO (Appx $300 CDN)

- 4K with HDR

- Works with Windows and Mac

- https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/brio?crid=34

AVerMedia CAM 313 Webcam PW313 (Appx $100 CDN at Costco / Best Buy)

- Available in workday through microserve.

- 1080p

- Works with Windows and Mac

- https://www.avermedia.com/us/product-detail/PW313

Headsets:

Here are some recommended headsets. They are available for purchase via the Workday punch-out catalog through Staples.

For busy offices/shared spaces, we recommend something with noise cancellation. Generally, the more expensive ones offer more features, better comfort and sound quality. For higher call volumes, I would go for the Logitech H570e/H650e or the Jabra Evolve 40. The USB-connected headphones are also the easiest to connect.

Wired - Logitech H390 (Appx $65 CDN)

- Works with Windows and Mac

- https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/stereo-headset-h390

Wired (Better Comfort) - Logitech H540 (Appx $85 CDN)

- Available in workday through microserve.

- Works with Windows and Mac

- https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/usb-headset-h540?crid=1873

Wired (Noise Cancellation) - Logitech Zone Wired (Appx $200 CDN)

- Available in workday through microserve.

- Works with Windows and Mac

- Noise Cancellation Built In

- https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/usb-headset-zone-wired?crid=1873