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(Non A/V tech here, videographer) - our company is looking for a solution for capturing meeting notes in breakout rooms for regional meetings. We currently have people manually transcribing meeting notes, but we’re exploring options for auto transcription.

The breakouts usually consist of 10-12 people at conference tables, I’ve seen them use rounds but also boardroom style.

We would need non technical HQ staff to be able to use the system, and it would have to be portable enough for travel - something that can be shipped in a pelican case. My current thoughts with limited experience would be getting 3 omnidirectional boundary mics and then somehow connecting to the computer - that’s where my experience stops. if the mics were usb, that seems like a nightmare managing those and getting them all to read as one device on a computer. Then there’s the recording part - we did google meets before on a laptop and downloaded the recording after, which there’s gotta be a better way, right?

Any suggestions appreciated. This is very much so not my job, more of a brownie points thing and something I’m personally interested in learning about.

May I have some recs for older wireless systems that would still pan out today. Some of my criteria below:

• I think I have found that UHF and not 2.4ghz is what I should be looking for. (correct me if I'm wrong.)
• If there's a rackmount version, I'd prefer it - would love to build a system that lives in a shallow rack.
• Ideally looking to get around 4 handhelds total. If that's two receivers supporting two handhelds a piece, that would be optimal.
• Not a dealbreaker: Would also love if the handheld batteries weren't proprietary and took a standard battery size. I have a ton of Eneloops I can use.

Thanks in advance. I'm looking for great deals on ebay and this will help a ton.

Looking at the XHP 70.3 r70 or SFT-70 for M21E. I’m also between the C8L as well. Looking for a gift for Father’s Day for my dad for camping and these lights both look promising.

I have a m21h with a lhp73b and I think that emitter would just be way too hot for pops to want to use. Wow factor, but I don’t need anything that gets that hot.

C8L looks great because the UI seems super easy. Click on and off on bottom, adjust brightness on side.

Definitely need in unit charging, no if ands or buts about that.

Open to any recs here - I’m not sure what beam shape he’d want for taking out camping, exploring, “what’s that over there” activities. Thanks.

I am a freelance videographer providing live streaming and video recording services for a client. At their last event I covered, they didn’t have a sound system for the in-room attendees. I’d like to suggest a system build for them as they continue hosting their events.

I am seeking advice on if my goals are achievable. If I can commit to having one person I can train to know how to set this up, is this something you’d feel comfortable recommending?

Here’s what a typical event for them looks like:
- Roughly 75-100 attendees max
- Panelist style conversations, with at max 4 panelists
- ranges from medium to large rooms, often untreated

Here are the top considerations I need to work around to make this a good solution:

1. ⁠Budget. I am hoping to be all in under 2 grand if I can, maybe 2500.
2. ⁠Simplicity. I will not be around to set up every speaking event for them. Someone can be trained and I’m happy to make a comprehensive checklist, but I’m trying to keep in mind a system that can be setup by someone without a technical background.
3. ⁠Lightweight. Nothing that requires a dolly to wheel in and out.

What’s the easiest to set up system you’d recommend here? Should I go the traditional route (2 PAs, 2 wireless handheld systems, mixer and a rack) or does a simpler option exist on the market? Really just trying to solve the core problem which is allowing attendees to hear the panelists.

Thanks in advance, and appreciate you taking a look at my post.

I am a freelance videographer providing live streaming and video recording services for a client. At their last event I covered, they didn’t have a sound system for the in-room attendees. I’d like to suggest a system build for them as they continue hosting their events.

Here’s what a typical event for them looks like:
- Roughly 75-100 attendees max
- Panelist style conversations, with at max 4 panelists
- ranges from medium to large rooms, often untreated

Here are the top considerations I need to work around to make this a good solution:

1. Budget. I am hoping to be all in under 1500 if possible, but can probably swing 2k.
2. Simplicity. I will not be around to set up every speaking event for them. Someone can be trained and I’m happy to make a comprehensive checklist, but I’m trying to keep in mind a system that can be setup by someone without a technical background.
3. Lightweight. Nothing that requires a dolly to wheel in and out.

Here’s where my head is currently at equipment wise. Please feel free to poke holes and provide alternatives, I’m all ears here. I have a modest background in live sound but has been some time since I’ve been knowledgeable about current offerings.

- Either 1 line array style system or 2 PA speakers on stands. I mention line arrays because I feel like it’s a lot of sound for what you pay? Unsure. Was looking at something like this bundle at Sweetwater for $499: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TX410StdBn--alto-professional-tx410-350-watt-10-inch-powered-speaker-pair-with-stands-and-cables

- I need a professional opinion on wireless handhelds. Am I stuck having to get something like a Shure system for something reliable? Are there cheaper systems out there that aren’t name brands and work well? I have two Shure BLX 88 systems specced for now for a total of four handhelds.

- Will probably need a small mixer now to manage four handhelds.

- should I get a rack to put the handheld systems in?

With all this in mind, the setup person would have to mount two PA speakers to stands, run power for each, run mic systems to a mixer, send mixer output to speakers, etc. While I would be completely fine doing this, I am hesitant to recommend something this involved to a non technical person. Am I on the right track currently or are there simpler solutions for what I want to achieve?

Thanks in advance and appreciate you taking a look at my post.