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Using Meeting OWL Pro in a Hybrid/Streaming Classroom

The Meeting Owl Pro contains an array of cameras and microphones to provide intelligent 360-degree video and audio. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Meeting Owl Pro uses its microphones to keep presenters in the view of the camera and provides panoramic view of the entire room. The Meeting Owl Pro also includes a high-quality speaker that can be used to provide sound in the classroom.

Owl Pro camera and recording in a classroom

Meeting Owl Pro is a 360o smart conferencing camera with exceptional meeting experience, high resolution 1080p and premium sound.

  • Smart mics equalize speaking volume.
  • Compatible with all top platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Blackboard Collaborate.
  • Powered by Owl Intelligence SystemTM, it uses vision and voice to auto shift the camera. Also enabled to receive new smart features over time.

Configuring Streaming Applications for Meeting Owl Pro Use

To use the Meeting Owl Pro as the microphone, camera, and speaker in a streaming/recording tool such as Collaborate, Teams, Zoom, or Kaltura Classroom, you may need to configure the input settings for the tool you choose to use. See below for instructions to configure each of these tools to use the Meeting Owl Pro for audio and video below.

When starting a Collaborate session, you will be prompted with the Audio/Video Test screens. Choose Meeting OWL Pro for the Audio and Video. If necessary, once in the Collaborate session, you can launch the Audio/Video Test again:

  1. Click the purple tab in the lower right corner of the Collaborate Session
  2. Click the My Settings gear icon
  3. Click Setup your camera and microphone
  4. Choose “Meeting OWL Pro” for each option

When you start your Teams session, you will be prompted with the audio/video settings page. Turn the video on and if necessary, click the settings gear icon and choose “Meeting OWL Pro” for all options. If necessary, once in the Teams session, you can modify the audio/video settings:

  1. Click the three dot (...) more actions menu in the top right and choose Device Settings
  2. Set the Speaker, Microphone, and Camera to Meeting OWL Pro

To setup your audio and video settings in Zoom to use the Meeting Owl Pro:

  1. Click the carat symbol (^) on the Microphone button in the lower left corner and set the microphone and speaker to Meeting Owl Pro
  2. Click the carat symbol (<strong^) on the Start Video button in the lower left corner and set the microphone and speaker to Meeting Owl Pro

Classrooms with Meeting Owl Pro

Use the Learning Spaces Search and select Owl in the list of equipment to find rooms that have a Meeting Owl Pro camera.

Teaching Support

CITL staff are available to answer your teaching questions. Give us a call at 815-753-0595 or email citl@niu.edu for assistance. You can also schedule an appointment with one of our staff.

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