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What's different about hybrid conference rooms?
Hybrid conference rooms have additional equipment to facilitate effective hybrid meetings. The video conferencing soundbar helps in-person and remote attendees see and hear one another. This system can be used with Zoom, Teams, or any other video conferencing tool.
Room equipment
- Control panel
- Display
- Soundbar- with integrated microphone and camera
- Wireless mouse and keyboard
- Room PC- mounted behind the display

What will my remote attendees see?
Here is an example of what a hybrid conference room might look like for remote attendees in your Zoom or Teams call.

Using the room
- Using the control panel, turn the display on.

- The PC content should appear on the display. If not, turn the PC on.

- Use the wireless mouse and keyboard to log in to the conference room PC.
- If you have remote attendees, open your video conferencing software and join the online meeting.
- Creston Soundbar should be selected for your microphone, speakers, and camera.
- You can share presentation materials or content with all attendees from the room PC, a USB flash drive, or your personal device.
- When you are finished, end your online meeting, close open programs, and log off the computer.
- On the control panel, turn the display off.

Additional information
Which conference rooms are hybrid?
Right now, there are 10 hybrid conference rooms. The scheduling process may vary depending on room location. Contact Central Scheduling for more information about how to book a hybrid conference room.
Hybrid conference room locations:
- EB 201C
- FR 247
- NH 422
- RH 232
- RH 114
- UN 205
- UN 505
- WD 348
- FM 113
- DA 134
What if I need technical support in a hybrid conference room?
If you need urgent technical assistance, contact Academic Technology Services by calling 614-287-4357 (HELP).
What if I need more information about related Teams or Zoom features?
For Microsoft Teams, check out the following articles:
For Zoom, check out the following articles:
If you need additional support, call the IT Support Center at 614-287-5050 or visit
IT Help.