In the golden age of remote work, reaching out to others without leaving your home seems to be one of the everyday forms of social relationships. A little hardware is enough to prepare a home for digital socialization and work. The virtual takes on a new urgency.
01. JABRA SPEAK 510: Quality meetings
The Jabra brand has specialized in remote meetings, incorporating high-quality hardware for telepresence. Connectable via USB and Bluetooth, this personal conference call speaker allows meetings to be held anywhere with up to four people in superior audio quality. It is compatible with analog phones, smartphones and tablets.
jabra.es - € 149
02. BLUE YETI-X: Close voices
Poor audio quality makes any video conference an unpleasant experience. For this you have to use a good microphone. The British firm of professional studio microphones Blue has a popular domestic model designed for gaming, podcasting and streaming that incorporates a USB connection and offers magnificent acoustic quality. Any digital interaction through this microphone guarantees a solvent and professional sound.
bluedesigns.es
€ 179
03. SONY WH-CH710N: Portable and noise-free sound
If we want to make video calls without cables and latency-free in audio, we need headphones with a Bluetooth connection or the latest generation NFC, capable of establishing quality communication without delay. These large-diaphragm headphones incorporate an automatically adjustable noise reduction system, plus full integration with virtual assistants.
sony.es
€ 150
04. MEVO PLUS: Live from home
This high-resolution camera is designed to broadcast live events through social media. It communicates wirelessly, transmits in 1080p high definition and is capable of recording up to 4K, as well as being compatible with Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. It incorporates quality stereo sound and supports the connection of an external audio system.
mevo.com
€ 399
05. MANFROTTO PIXI PLUS: A mobile tripod
Mobile is the protagonist of much of our digital life. Many calls and video calls go through it. Step number one is to fix it in a safe place to be able to smile at the camera and speak naturally, freeing the arm to hold it at all times. This small and sturdy tripod from the professional brand Manfrotto allows total fixing of the smartphone in small dimensions.
manfrotto.es
€ 39
06. APOGEE ONE: A home study
This manufacturer of professional audio hardware has released a series of high-quality devices compatible with smartphones , allowing them to become ultra-portable professional recording studios. Equipped with a microphone and line input for musical instruments, this small card allows professional quality recording of songs, podcasts and interviews.
apogeedigital.com
€ 299
07. LUME CUBE AIR VC: Calls to the elements
This compact system is an all-in-one solution for video conferencing. It adapts to any support via wireless connection and is fixed to any surface by its suction cup system. It is ideal for outdoors since it is completely waterproof. lumecube.com - € 79
08. LOGITECH RALLY: The remote office
This video conferencing system combines good video quality, clear audio and an automation system that improves the performance of traditional video conferencing applications such as Google Hangouts Meet, Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Its modular audio integrates seamlessly in medium and large rooms, while its professional-quality video system offers resolutions up to 4K.
logitech.com/es-es
€ 2,200