The Conference Coach™

Speakerphones are often used for audio conference calls. Speakerphones provide several benefits for those on the conference call and following these simple tips will ensure the optimum conference call experience.

Tip #1: Find a speakerphone that is “full digital duplex”
Speakerphones pick up lots of background noise, and sometimes cause “clipping” because of the limitations of the equipment. A full digital duplex phone will allow all parties to speak at the same time with no clipping.

Tip #2: Use the mute
If no one in your room needs to speak, use the “Mute” button on the phone to prevent background noise from disrupting the conference call. When someone needs to speak, simply release the “Mute”.

Tip #3: Limit movement
If the speaker is in your room and there are several people in the room, limit movement of paper and people. The speakerphone will pick up the ambient noise making it difficult for others on the other end of the conference call to hear.

Tip #4: Sit the speaker close to the microphone
Make sure your speaker is close to the microphone of the speakerphone. If the speaker is too far away, participants on the other end of the conference call will have a difficult time hearing and may become frustrated or disengage.