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Portable Sound & Video Products
With a multitude of new multimedia portable audio and video products hitting the market every day, there is often a great deal of confusion about which products are worth investing in. The best audio and video products for each particular need will vary greatly. A bluetooth speaker may be perfect for meetings where everyone participates, but it will not cut it when you're doing a presentation and want to include a audience Q&A. Likewise, while an mp3 player with video capabilities may make great listening, it will fail miserably when you need to display video and sound for a large room full of people. If you don't have the right kind of portable audio/video product for your needs, you could end up wasting a lot of money on products that will only benefit you indirectly.

Some of the more basic options include wired and wireless microphones, speakers, headphones and digital cameras. Each one is capable of delivering different benefits, so you should evaluate them based on their specific functions. For instance, while wireless microphones are great for situations where you need to have multiple people speak at the same time, they are less useful if you have to give a presentation and need to monitor the speaker's audio feed from multiple directions.

A good wireless microphone will allow you to keep all of the audio and video feeds running simultaneously, allowing you to switch between them easily. However, wireless speakers can be used to amplify the sound of your speaking, as well as transmit the sound to monitors or external recording devices. A speaker that transmits both audio and video is called a multi-room speaker system, and may be a better choice if you're going to use it for both conferences and presentations. As such systems usually come with receivers and speakers, they tend to be quite bulky and large, and need a dedicated power source to run properly.

A good set of speakers will allow you to do much more than just record audio. In fact, they can let you capture video as well, although you will need a separate video camera in order to accomplish this. These types of systems typically capture the input from the user and transmit them wirelessly, through a network, to a video monitor or recording device. While a good wireless system will allow you to do most things with a single unit, some will only support recording and playback through one device. This is important to consider if you'll need to make copies of any recordings, or if you need to make small home videos using the speaker.

You can also find portable sound & video products that will play back on a TV. These are great for presentations or parties, and they're especially handy if you don't have enough space to accommodate a traditional computer or projector. Many of these products also come with built-in digital soundboards, which will allow you to mix recordings. The best models will allow you to control the volume and pan / tilt of the video through the remote control, so that you can get the best picture and sound quality possible. Portable DVD players, camcorders, and other similar devices may be more suitable for short presentations or parties.

As you can probably guess, there's also a huge range of different choices when it comes to size. You have to consider how much room you'll be filling, the number of users, and what kinds of products are suited to your specific purposes. Portable DVD players and camcorders generally fit into the larger category of small to medium-sized video products, while small, portable home theater and media players fit into the smaller category of handheld. All portable audio/video products should have built-in speakers, but you can choose products that plug into an audio source, or use the built-in speaker as the receiver for a TV or monitor display.

When you're looking at the different kinds of products available, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are a few things to think about when you're browsing the various options, to help you narrow down your search and select the perfect products for you. First of all, think about the purpose you have in mind for purchasing the portable devices and how much space you'll need to carry them around.


Portability is one of the biggest selling points of many portable audio and video products, so that's something to take into consideration when you're deciding on a product. Look for products that are very easy to transport and use, or ones that come with detachable accessories. If you plan to have several portable devices, consider purchasing products that are more compact and take up less physical space. You can also find products that connect to your television, like a DVR, so you can record media to your hard drive and watch it on your television later. Look for video and audio devices with long cords and wide base to prevent tripping and possible falls. http://www.pearltrees.com/thomasdavidson12#item315400823

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