LPC Communications

EVO

The preferred tool for CMS teleconferencing is EVO. The sites below can be used to download the free software and to register on EVO.

http://evo.cern.ch/evoGate/index.jsp

http://evo.caltech.edu/evoGate/

The CERN EVO team has provided some recommendations on video/audio equipment to use with EVO. A link to recommended hardware will be added to the EVO web site as well, so you are invited to check there for updated information.

After testing several devices, the following are recommended:

Camera: Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000
It works very well for Windows (and Mac if you installed the beta driver available). For Mac, the standard built-in camera (or the old firewire InSight camera) works fine. For Linux, so far it is known to work with the Logitech QuickCam 4000 and 5000.

Mic/Speaker: The Phoenix audio Duet device with built-in echo cancellation
This is clearly the best choice; it works without driver installation and so for all platforms (Window/Mac/Linux). It includes a speaker and microphone so you can easily bring it with you while traveling and can be used very easily from hotel room, conference, or ad-hoc meeting planned in "non-equipped"conference room with network connection alone without laptop/PC. It could also be used with external speakers in case of a larger local audience.

Headset: Plantronics Audio 400 DSP
This is in case you are looking for the convenience of a headset for individual usage.

Also, note that this recommended hardware is also available from the CERN PC Shop so CERN users (and collaborators) may obtain via CERN internal purchase using team account. See below the CERN link:

Don't hesitate to contact the EVO team if you need more information or help.