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We've tried them and decided that although they're ok, they're not for us as a) only supports Win10 b) can only have firmware updated locally - no remote management possible of features c) not the best security I've experienced corruption of the display when transmitting approx 10m to the screen in our office, not a particularly cluttered WiFi area either. Not sure if the latest firmware addresses that? But for the price it's not too bad, just be aware of the limitations and if it can tick all your boxes then why not?

Pretty sure you can set up rounds, with scores inbetween. I wasn't running it so can't comment on how easy it is to set up, I was just winning it!

We've been doing pub quizzes on menti, with Teams as a chatroom for inter-team banter and "control". Worked well.

Use a hardware distribution amplifier (splitter)? PC only sees one display. Does totally prevent anyone from using Extended display though - which works great for us but may not for you!

Looks like there's a few free websites that do this for you - just be careful you choose the correct country as I know different countries have different requirements for their photos.

If he's into gaming maybe a basic Elgato Stream Deck (6 button version?) I know they're primarily for streaming but can be customised to run any macro you want, might be helpful for in game stuff? Currently £79 on Amazon but I'm waiting for Black Friday to see what happens...

We use Iiyama screens but only to display and feed touch back to the PC - we don't use any other features of the screens so can't comment on anything else. One thing to consider - touchscreens should be mounted lower down than non-touch or projector screens (so that users can reach the top!). If it's something you're considering then bear that in mind too - viewing angles can change a lot by dropping the screen 200mm!

Hardware My approach is the experience for the remote viewer should be as good, or better, than being there in person. Not a compromise. If you can use a fixed camcorder which is wall mounted and the shot framed then this removes a lot of headaches you would get with PTZ cameras such as resetting everything after a power outage. If you can feed the camera the audio from the desk as opposed to bringing them into the PC as separate units then the audio delay will be sorted - A/D latency will be the same for both audio and video. If you're brining audio and video in independently then you will need to delay the audio so lip sync is correct (you may be able to do this from the audio desk if it's digital - simply send a matrix feed and delay accordingly). You may need to do a different mix for the feed - the mics will probably sound a little different online than in the room. Consider a second camera, a wide shot of your "stage" will be good for general use but a lectern close up will help keep attention and interest. Will they be showing PPT's in the hall? Is the contrast of your camera good enough to account for capturing a bright projected image well enough and still see the presenter, or do you want to grab the PPT's from the PC and bring it into OBS as another source? Maybe picture in picture so that the presenter can still engage the remote audience as well as those in the hall? For capture units have a look at the Elgato range. Good enough for gaming streamers who seem to be the leaders in this field, and relatively cheap. Software OBS is great but make sure your machine is up to the task. Maybe a hardware mixer might be a better option? Which streaming service are you planning on using? As soon as you touch anything external I'd be thinking of GDPR immediately - even if it's a private, not advertised, only veiw with the link YouTube style video. Still being hosted offsite so I would definitely err on the side of caution. Sorry this is more food for thought than recommendations!

As is being discussed in other threads - do you really need a webcam? If most of the content is powerpoint then screens can be shared and all you need is a microphone. If budgets are tight you might be better off reducing the functionality a little and doing 1 thing well rather than 2 things badly.

Can they use a document camera connected to the PC instead? Write the content on that - in class see it on the screen same as a presentation, remote participants see the same image. Loads of options for getting a document camera type setup if you don't want to spend money, most novel I've seen is a CD angled across a laptop webcam to reflect downwards onto the keyboard!

How about a security type cage for the laptop? Don't have to worry about the toughness of the laptop if they can't lift the thing up in the first place? We use a lot of TopTec products to secure our kit here and very happy with it - they include details like suited keys so all necessary staff can have a set. Found this - might work?

I have Cats for safety boots, they're heavy though so tend to stick to my Merrills for day to day use. Had a pair of Dickies before that, more like a walking boot. My old military safety boots soon felt like slippers after a few weeks so if you can get hold of a pair of them it's well worth it. Point to add - if the MAT are stipulating that wearing steel toe capped footwear is a requirement (probably because of a risk assessment?) then they should be paying for it, not you!

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Why DP 2.0? DP 1.4 supports 4k@60 with no compression, and DP 1.4 cables are just as cheap as HDMI cables that can carry the 32 Gbps needed for 4k@60 with no compression.

https://cpc.farnell.com/c/audio-visual/tv-home-entertainment/remote-controls/universal-remote-controls The TV Zapper 3 in 1 looks good - I'm all for removing the more complex controls from the end user. Learning function so as long as you have 1 remote just teach it on, off and any other commands you want them to have. But leave "Menu" off! Otherwise invest in RS232 control panels. No more batteries, no more walking remotes, no more problems!

If you want to go all out have a look at NDI feeds from Teams, then use something like OBS to control the event. Using OBS you can add lots of professional features, such as lower third titles for your speakers, smooth transitions, Picture by Picture etc... For the Powerpoint I usually save the slides as jpgs and run it as an image slide show in OBS. You can then broadcast via YouTube, MS Stream etc and record for later distribution. Good explanation of how to enable NDI streaming via Teams here

Unless the content to be projected is already digital, I also would stick the old OHP method. If not you're going to be looking at a document camera to get the work into the digital domain as well as a projector. (It should be noted if you get a document camera with an HDMI output you could skip the PC part of the process if you didn't need to save the work!) Projector recommendations? How big a wall are you looking to project onto, and from what distance? You may find an ultra short throw projector may work better as it can cover more surface area, and the image is less likely to be affected by shadows .

I'm with mhaddock on this. Dual output and then split one of the displays to the wall display.

That Padcaster looks great - think I need to invest some time into looking at that. Thanks!

Sounds like you need a scaler, rather than an adapter. Something like this will present the signal correctly to the projector and should sort all your issues out, as well as extracting the audio out of the HDMI if you so desire!

Classroom projectors are not a thing of the past. You may think TCO is cheaper, but not all school have that much capital to invest up front. There are also other considerations such as required image size which makes projectors more suitable. I still install projectors in 30 capacity classrooms if there's a need for them, otherwise 86" touch panels are my go to choice. For me, Epson are hard to beat. We must be at around 150+ projectors and never give us any grief. If you can afford the laser models I would totally go for them, TCO works out cheaper in the long run if you're using original lamps, but you may work it out different if you use re-conditioned lamps or only replace them when they go pop rather than at recommended intervals.

I'm so impressed by this I'm not even mad!

Yes, Quick corner is pretty much standard for Epson I think. Though correct placement should always be the preferred method of alignment, it's a life saver when it's just that little bit out! All but the ultra short throw ones have lens shift as well, another really useful tool!

We're pretty much an Epson house here, now only installing laser models and only spec'ing lamp models for ultra portable applications. EB-700U for Ultra Short Throw, EB-L610U for standard throw and EB-L1070U upwards for lecture theatres. Expensive initial outlay but TCO is pretty close when you look at lamp purchases (assuming you use original lamps). For us the reliability and reduced support cost won us over to laser.

Wouldn't a KVM switch be better if you have 2 machines? 1 keyboard, 1 mouse, 1 monitor?