AVer Information announced a technology partnership with Sennheiser. The combination of Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Ceiling 2 microphone with AVer ProAV auto-tracking and PTZ series cameras and AVer PTZ Link software adds voice tracking functionality for collaboration and video presentation experiences.

AVer PTZ Link is an app for Windows and Mac that delivers voice-based camera tracking technology. By using PTZ Link and Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Ceiling 2 ceiling array microphone, any AVer Pro AV camera can automatically switch focus between different speakers. TeamConnect Ceiling 2 is a ceiling microphone with patented automatic dynamic beamforming technology and offers control with both a priority zone for consistent audio pick-up and exclusion zones for eliminating noise sources within a room. PTZ Link features IP-based control for integration to both cameras and microphones. The software is free and can be downloaded from the AVer website.

With the PTZ Link software loaded on a computer, users can easily direct the software to link multiple microphones and AVer PTZ cameras. A slight time delay can also be set for the PTZ camera to only pan/tilt once there is a permanent audio signal. The system can also be programmed to default to a preset if audio is not being detected after an extended period. The solution is ideal for conferences, training courses, classrooms and lecture halls.