Do more with PlaceCam 3.
The PlaceCam 3 IP-based videoconferencing software combines the best of P2P (Peer-To-Peer) technology and client-server systems. An intermediate and costly server (MCU) is not required, since PlaceCam 3 makes use of centralized Internet servers to distribute the data. With PlaceCam 3 you can conduct multipoint videoconferences with as many as 40 participants. The H.264 video coding standard and the 16-kHz sampling and voice-optimized compression provide excellent image resolution and sound quality.
The PlaceCam 3 highlights
Connecting to room videoconferencing systems via SIP
PlaceCam 3 can easily integrate room videoconferencing systems from major manufacturers such as Polycom, Tandberg, LifeSize, and Sony. All that is needed is a SIP connection to these systems. This gives you enormous flexibility when contacting external business partners and inviting them to a video conference.
Outlook plug-in for scheduling videoconferences in Outlook
To make scheduling video conferences as painless as possible, an Outlook plug-in for PlaceCam 3 is provided. Thus you can use the Outlook calendar functions to plan your video conferences: The invited participants will receive a reminder of the conference date and can join the conference.
Polycom 360° panorama camera
Experience the ultimate in videoconferencing by holding your videoconferences with PlaceCam 3 and the RoundTable camera. The Polycom CX5000 360° camera not only offers the ability to send a panorama image to all participants but also provides an integrated speakerphone that allows the camera to track the active speaker. This keeps you at the center of attention.
Further advantages of PlaceCam 3 at a glance
- Multipoint conferences with up to 40 participants
- Use of hybrid technology (combines peer-to-peer and client-server technology)
- The .264/AVC video encoding standard provides the highest image quality
- Video images are scalable in size. Even HD-quality is possible
- 16kHz sampling and voice-optimized compression produces the best tone quality
- AES 256 bit encryption of all data streams
- Conferences can be held across a firewall and NAT router
- Application sharing for uncomplicated collaboration
- Chat function and file transfer
- Ability to record videoconferences
- 12 language versions available
- Simple contact management
- Bit rate adjustable from 24 to 1440 Kbit/s
How does PlaceCam 3 work?
PlaceCam 3 uses port 80 to log in to our database. Once a connection is made to one or more participants, UDP port 3443 is used to send and receive audio and video signals. The audio and video signals are transferred over our USL (User Session Locator) service on the Internet. It can also be installed at a later time in your office. For further information, please refer to the manual.
Moderator or just a participant?
With PlaceCam 3 you can decide who will be the moderator of a conference and who will be only a participant. Various functions are available depending on the participant’s status:
| | User Version | User version with application sharing | Moderator version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum number of participants | 3 * | 3 * | 40 |
| Application Sharing | x | x | |
| File Transfer | x | x | |
| Permissions administration for audio and video | x | ||
| Recording | x |
* as long as no moderator is present
Your way to PlaceCam 3
See for yourself and test PlaceCam 3 free of charge and without obligation. Request your password for a test access and download the following setup.PlaceCam 3.2.6 (for XP, Vista and Windows 7) PlaceCam 3.2.6 (for Mac OS 10.5 and above) PlaceCam Add-On for Outlook 2010 (before the setup please close Outlook) You will find all informations on PlaceCam 3 in the following factsheet and manual:
PlaceCam 3 Factsheet (PDF 1.2 MB) PlaceCam 3 Manual (PDF 1.2 MB)