THE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY SOUND DURING AUDIO CONFERENCING

With the emergence of new communication technologies, people have modified many of their habits. These changes have come to companies, who have seen many benefits in getting up to the flow of changes, not because of fashion, but because they have found various benefits. One of the changes that more and more employees enjoy within companies is the possibility of working remotely, that is, not going to the office, and one of the tools that are most used are video calls.

Companies have increasingly offered remote work arrangements to keep employees happy and productive. According to the 2019 State of Remote Work report, American workers between the ages of 22 and 65 who regularly work remotely are happier and stay loyal to their companies longer.

Video conferences are one of the most effective forms of distance communication for companies or other organizations since it is both effective and efficient. The growth is such that the global video conferencing market was valued at USD 4.21 billion in 2020. It is estimated that by 2028, it will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%.

For companies, the benefits start by saving transportation costs, such as increasing productivity. According to a study by Zoom, 92% of business leaders have stressed that video calls have a significant positive impact on the development of work.

During an important distance work meeting, if everything works well, it is very easy to reach agreements, close business or coordinate work, so much that it quickly becomes the norm within companies, according to most managers (80%) and the norm of communication with people outside companies (84%). This is not only for the happiness of the employees or the ease with which they can communicate with customers, partners, or employees but for the benefits that all industries can find. Problems begin when some of the elements, such as video or audio-conferencing fail.

If the video fails, the communication may not be optimal, but the meeting can take place with relative normality and reach the goals set for the gathering. The problem is much more serious if the audio conferencing fails since our primary form of communication is auditory. That is why audio is essential for the success of remote work meetings.

One of the main problems in business meetings is usually background noise. It is likely that one of the requirements to have an efficient meeting is to ensure that video conferences are conducted in controlled situations and in an environment with relative tranquility and without distractions.

However, one of the problems with background noise is found as more participants join the meeting with different devices with which it is not possible to control the background noise. This is very common, and it is very likely that without the necessary devices, the audio-conferencing quality will be relegated, being that, although visual communication is very important during one of these meetings, the auditory can mark great differences.

It is true that the video in real time has the advantage of making it seem that the meeting is being held in the same space, involving more attendees in the participation, but the best thing is that all participants can be aware of what is happening in the meeting with a good audio connection, especially because not all participants can interact at the same time.

Audio problems can hamper the various benefits of video conferencing, but there are ways to combat these problems. While conversations with more than one person talking at the same time is a problem that will continue to rise unless it is specified as a rule that the mute function is used in the microphones of participants who are only listening. However, these courtesy policies do not help to solve other problems directly.

There are other technologies that allow improving other audio problems by fighting audio problems such as echo in large conference spaces. This is why audio during conferences should be considered as the top priority during a remote work meeting. To have the best audio and video experience during business meetings, it is important to have the best hardware.

Poly's Trio C60 is a smart conference phone that specializes in excellent voice quality and offers a simple user interface. Meeting attendees can enjoy excellent audio and on both ends of the call with a large audio pickup range and active noise canceling.

A great huddle room all-rounder, this all-in-one has great audio fidelity and quality video. The 4K pan/tilt camera and beamforming microphone array guarantee a focused and crisp meeting.

Combining exceptional video quality with high-quality audio, Poly's Studio X50 is a video conferencing solution that is perfect for any meeting room, regardless of size. It is easy to implement and gives a unique video conferencing experience.