Once you have decided on your setup choice (desktop, etc.) and made some basic hardware and software decisions, you may decide that you wish to improve the quality of your video, or to go with a hands-free speaker/microphone for your audio. The following devices are ones which we have used with satisfactory or better results.

Headset adapter for PolyCom ViaVideo:

• This adapter works with the ViaVideo and any microphone headset with a single 2.5 mm (3/32") connector. Accepts 3/32" Stereo Plug. Fits 1/8" stereo jack.

  Model	Inline Adapter - Radio Shack Part # 274-397
  Source(s)	Radio Shack
  Price	Approximately $3.00

Microphone Headset for PolyCom ViaVideo:

• This is a lightweight headset that works with the PolyCom ViaVideo conferencing unit. Note: You must also purchase and Inline Adapter (listed above) in order for this microphone headset to work with the ViaVideo.

  Model	Super Lightweight Headset- Radio Shack Part # 43-1957
  Source(s)	Radio Shack
  Price	Approximately $20.00

Headset for use with the VCON Escort 25:

• This headset is a great alternative to the handset that comes with the VCON Escort 25.

  Model	Professional Telephone Headset (T-400)
  Source(s)	Telex Direct estore
  Price	Approximately $80.00

Zoom camera with remote pan and tilt:

• Both of the cameras listed below can be operated remotely using software that comes with the VCON.

  Model	*Canon VCC3
  Source(s)	IP Technologies Inc. , Global Communication Technologies, Inc.
  Price	Approximately $1,100.00
  Model	*Sony EVI-D30
  Source(s)	IP Technologies Inc., Global Communication Technologies, Inc.
  Price	Approximately $1,000.00

"Speakerphone" for hands-free video conferencing:

• This is a solution for those still using VCON Escorts. This item is an excellent value for one to three people sitting at one computer. Do not try to use this with greater numbers, however. The results WILL NOT be satisfactory.

  Model	*PolyCom SoundPoint PC
  Source(s)	Target Distributing, PolyCom, Global Communication Technologies, Inc.
  Price	Approximately $65.00

Cable for the PolyCom SoundPoint PC:

• This cable is a MUST when using the PolCom SoindPoint PC (VCON Escort users only). Click here for instructions on how to properly install and configure your SoundPoint PC with this cable.

  Model	VCON PolyCom Audio Cable
  Source(s)	Global Communication Technologies, Inc. , IP Technologies Inc.
  Price	Approximately $25.00