In the modern era, remote work and online meetings have become a part of everyday life, with benefits of increased accessibility, convenience, and cost-effectiveness for participants who may be located in different parts of the world. To improve the remote meeting experience, EMEET has developed a portable meeting capsule, which allows users to have meetings from anywhere, anytime, with high-quality audio and video. In this review, we will explore the features, advantages, and disadvantages of the EMEET Meeting Capsule.
What is EMEET Meeting Capsule?
EMEET Meeting Capsule is a video conference camera that allows viewers to see the entire room. This set of devices is designed for online conference and suit a number of participants. With a price of 799.99 USD, EMEET Meeting Capsule is an all-in-one conference room camera for teams, with a 360° 1080P camera, 8-mic array, 10W/90dB Hi-Fi speaker, and exclusive AI-powered audio and video algorithm, providing 5 video modes to create immersive meeting experiences for multiple scenarios.
Features of EMEET Meeting Capsule
The EMEET Meeting Capsule is a portable device that offers many features and functions that enhance the remote meeting experience. Some of the key features and functions are as follows:
- Includes everyone: 360° panoramic 1080P HD camera, 8 mics and 90dB Hi-Fi speaker.
- AI-powered autofocus: Intelligent multi-modal algorithm autofocuses on active talkers responsively.
- 5 video modes: Swivel lens with 5 video modes on your command for various scenarios.
- Optimized voice pickup: Exclusive VoiceIA® DSP algorithm features noise reduction, human voice enhancement and full duplex.
- Plug and play: Launch meetings instantly without the need for cell phones or WI-FI.
- Smart coverage: Extend coverage from 18ft to 36ft when daisy chained with our signature speakerphone M3.
When placed at the center of the table, EMEET Meeting Capsule captures everyone in the meeting from all angles, and transmits the voices clearly and smoothly.
The 360° conference camera captures all the details within a radius of 13ft (4m) at 4K resolution and outputs HD1080P images, clearly covering the whole conference room without any blind spot.
Eight intelligent omni-directional microphones pick up voices from all angles within a radius of 18ft (5.5m), taking your voice quality to a higher level.
A 10W/90dB speaker provides Hi-Fi-grade sound, louder and clearer, details captured clearly by your ears. Tactful suspended cavity design avoids vibration noise thus both microphones and speaker work perfectly well.
Exclusive VoiceIA® DSP intelligent algorithm enables 8 mics to achieve noise cancellation, human voice enhancement and full duplex, impressing the other end with premium sound and keeping online meetings as immersive as offline ones.
When compared to its competitors, one prominent feature of EMEET Meeting Capsule is its intelligent AI algorithm to make communication more natural. Exclusive AI algorithm by EMEET captures and presents active talkers’ faces perfectly on the monitor in response to voices, so that remote team members on the other end can see the talkers’ faces immediately when hearing their voices, reproducing a natural face-to-face communication.
Another prominent feature of EMEET Meeting Capsule is that it offer users 5 video modes for different scenarios in meeting. Whether in a group meeting or holding a meeting alone, whether doing a presentation or having a discussion, users can find a specific video mode that satisfies their needs. These 5 video modes are: collaboration mode, speech mode, classic mode, spotlight mode and in-private mode.
Advantages and disadvantages of EMEET Meeting Capsule
After reviewing and testing features and functions of EMEET Meeting Capsule, we find advantages and disadvantages of EMEET Meeting Capsule as follows.
Advantages:
- High-quality audio and video: The EMEET Meeting Capsule offers high-quality audio and video, which enhances the remote meeting experience.
- Noise reduction technology: The device has built-in noise reduction technology, which ensures clear communication during meetings, even in noisy environments.
- Easy to set up: Just plub and play. The EMEET Meeting Capsule is easy to set up, and users can quickly connect it to their laptops, smartphones, or tablets using a USB or Bluetooth connection.
- Compatible with different platforms: The device is compatible with various online meeting platforms, which makes it a versatile tool for remote workers.
- Portable and lightweight: The EMEET Meeting Capsule is portable and lightweight, making it easy to carry around and use for meetings on the go.
- Touch controls: The device has touch controls for adjusting volume and muting the microphone, which allows users to easily control the meeting capsule during meetings.
Disadvantages:
- Limited battery life: The EMEET Meeting Capsule has a battery life of up to 8 hours, which may not be sufficient for long meetings or multiple meetings throughout the day.
- High price: The EMEET Meeting Capsule is more expensive than many other webcams and microphones on the market, which may be a disadvantage for budget-conscious buyers.
In our opinion, the EMEET Meeting Capsule is a high-quality portable device that enhances the remote meeting experience with its advanced audio and video technologies and noise reduction capabilities. It comes with advanced features, is easy to set up, compatible with various online meeting platforms, and portable, which makes it a versatile tool for remote workers. The device’s touch controls make it easy to use during meetings, but the limited battery life and higher price point may be a disadvantage for some buyers.