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Videoconferencing
at UMBC
UMBC has impressive
videoconferencing spaces with a variety of connectivity. From
traditional satellite downlinks, microwave, two-way ISDN video
and now fully interactive videoconference over the internet, we're
ready to meet your videoconferencing needs.
Our presentation studio includes 2 remote controlled cameras,
1 overhead camera, a networked PC with scan converter, laptop
inputs, data/video projector, VHS and DVD players, multiple microphones
including two wireless and 3 mounted television monitors. In the
control room an operator takes all the technical worries away
from the instructor/presenter. We can tape the presentation/class
in DV and VHS formats.
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 Videoconferencing
Over the Internet(H.323)
New H.323 technology
and state-of-the art Polycom codecs allow us to provide high quality videoconferences
over the internet with little or no cost to participants. At speeds of
384-756kbs the video quality is high and the
audio is very clear, full-duplex, with no breakup. UMBC is also part of
Internet2 and is an Internet2 Commons Site. With our network capability
we predict even higher speed/broadband videoconferencing in the future.
We have two rooms equipped for H.323 conferences. One is the fully equipped
presentation room with 50 seats and the other is a small conference room
seating 1-6 participants.
ISDN Videoconferencing
We provide
traditional videoconferencing as well over ISDN phone lines. Our top speed
is 384kbs.
The Tandberg equipment is connected to all the equipment in our presentation
room.
There are transmission costs involved that must be covered by the conference
initiator.
Satellite
Downlinks
Our department
owns & operates a variety of satellite dishes and receivers to downlink
satellite transmissions over C band and Ku band satellites as well as
PBS Digital.
Thanks to our head end distribution we can send these broadcasts to many
rooms on campus,
including the Ballroom for large audiences.
Hybrid
Conferences(Webcasts and Audio Conferencing)
We have been successful in holding some hybrid conferences, such as receiving
a webcast,
projecting the images and connecting via speakerphone for the audio portion.
Costs
Most of our videoconference
services are offered for free to regularly scheduled weekday
classes at UMBC. If your conference takes place at anytime other than
8am-4:30pm, is not
class related or you are part of an outside group, there will be charges
for room use,
transmission and staff. Our fee for outside groups is $150 an hour for
room and personnel
during weekdays. Transmission costs vary with the delivery method, timing
and number of sites involved.
We are happy to discuss all these methods of transmission and work out
details to make your videoconference/broadcast a success. Contact Paul
Iwancio at iwancio@umbc.edu,
410-455-3822. If Paul is away you may contact Victor Aulestia at 410-455-3209,
aulestia@umbc.edu.
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