TANDBERG F1 D13642.01 - Manual (Page 128)

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6.4 Appendix 4
Guidelines for setting up videoconferencing rooms
The following are a set of guidelines to consider when either building a videoconferencing
room, or using an existing room for videoconferencing.
Lighting:

Low Contrast desired for light
intensity. No dark spots.

Intensity @ table 800 - 1400 Lux
as measured with an Incident light
meter.

Block sunlight from entering room.
Seating Area (Table):

Should allow all participants to see
Monitors.

Should allow camera to
“
see
”
all
participants.

Non-shiny non-patterned
preferably light grey surface (if
table used).
Walls:

Color: Generally high contrast
color desired. Light blue is
commonly used.

Acoustically reflective surfaces
(such as glass or concrete) should
be covered with curtains or sound
treatment.
Audio:

Noise Floor preferred less than
44dBC.

Reverb Time 0,3 to 0,5 sec.
Ventilation:

Keep in mind Noise Floor.

Velocity = Noise. Therefore keep
velocity of air low.
Room:

Should be located away from
noise.

Should not have windows.

Doors should be located off
camera.
How to prepare a typical room for videoconferencing:
The illustration below shows the principles of a typical room designed to obtain the best
results when using a videoconference system.