AVer and Biamp have partnered to produce a groundbreaking camera tracking solution.
This collaboration uses data from Biamp Parlé conferencing microphones featuring Beamtracking technology to automatically activate AVer cameras and prioritise focusing on active participants. This ensures that all participants feel engaged and visible throughout the interaction.
Jose Rincon, Head of Product Management at AVer Europe, said:
We’re excited to announce our strategic partnership with Biamp, reinforcing our commitment to revolutionizing audiovisual solutions. By joining forces, we aim to redefine meeting and learning experiences by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge audio technology with our innovative visual solutions. This collaboration signifies a significant step forward in delivering unparalleled audio performance and enhanced collaboration opportunities for our customers.”
Beamtracking Parlé microphones continuously detect active speakers in any location within the room. When combined with the advanced capabilities of Biamp Tesira digital signal processors, this voice data results in an immersive audio experience with exceptional clarity in voice reproduction. AVer’s camera tracking solution seamlessly integrates with this dynamic data stream, enabling real-time camera movements synchronised with the audio activity.
“Biamp is on a mission to elevate the conferencing experience while making it simpler, from the end-user to the installer, and this collaboration with AVer is one more big step,” added Zach Snook, Director of Product Management at Biamp. “Meeting with colleagues should always be an easy process, and every participant should be seen and heard. These shared principals between Biamp and AVer form a great foundation for continued technology collaboration.”
This system provides versatile camera control options, including presenter tracking for automatic following of the presenter, zone tracking for predefined areas, and a hybrid mode that combines both functionalities. This flexibility, coupled with compatibility with a wide array of AVer cameras and Biamp Parlé conferencing microphones, enables integrators to customise conferencing experiences according to the unique requirements of each room.
Rene Buhay, SVP of Sales & Marketing at AVer Europe, stresses that through the synergy of AVer’s proficiency in visual communication and Biamp’s acclaimed audio solutions, the partnership aims to establish pioneering benchmarks in meeting and learning environments.
Buhay added, “Together, we’ll empower organisations to achieve more through seamless integration and unparalleled audiovisual experiences.”
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Last week, AVer and Xilica collaborated to produce advanced camera tracking solutions to revolutionise hybrid collaboration.
The latest camera tracking offerings aim to meet the increasing need for intelligent voice-based tracking in medium and large collaboration spaces, including multipurpose rooms, auditoriums, and classrooms.
AVer’s voice-based camera tracking solutions transform dynamic presentations and lectures by providing all participants — whether onsite or remote — with an immersive view of the content, eliminating the need for a dedicated camera operator. Leveraging voice tracking technology, AVer cameras offer presenters unparalleled flexibility, facilitating seamless transitions between various presentation styles and ensuring user-friendly operation for enhanced engagement.
Meanwhile, last month, the University of Greenwich partnered with Sennheiser and AVer to enhance its students’ hybrid learning experiences.
The higher education institution has been leveraging AVer’s cameras and Sennheiser’s audio products and services, namely its TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2) microphone, to produce an innovative “HyFlex” solution.
During the pandemic, the University transitioned to remote learning via Microsoft Teams reasonably successfully but discovered new challenges, including fatigue and decreased concentration levels. Mark Affection, Head of Digital AV Solutions at the University of Greenwich, and his AV team designed HyFlex to produce a cohesive and equitable learning experience for on-campus and remote participants.
Affection invested in AVer’s cameras because of their AI functionality in detecting, recognising, and dynamically switching video between speakers and areas. Meanwhile, Sennheiser’s TCC 2 mic was chosen as the optimal product. It could offer integration with AVer cameras through the PTZ Link software bridge, allowing the camera and microphone to detect and track the active speaker.
