The Meeting Owl series, developed by SourceNext, headquartered in Tokyo, is set to elevate virtual meetings with its latest software update rolled out on May 7. This enhancement brings two innovative video modes—Grid Mode and Panorama Mode—allowing users to switch between settings easily via body buttons. This means participants can tailor video feeds according to the number of attendees or the layout of the meeting room, transforming the meeting experience into a more dynamic and engaging affair.
New Video Mode Features
The update includes a total of five distinct video modes, each one catering to different meeting styles and participant needs:
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Auto Focus Mode: Automatically focuses on the speaker, able to track up to three participants simultaneously. This ensures that the main speakers are always prominent on screen.
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Grid Mode (NEW): Ideal for smaller groups, this mode highlights all participants—up to eight people, regardless of whether they are speaking, providing a full view of the attendees’ expressions at a glance.
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Panorama Mode (NEW): Capturing the entire room, this setting splits a 360-degree view into two segments—showing the surroundings in 180-degree angles, which is especially beneficial for larger meetings to include everyone present.
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Speaker Follow Mode (Formerly Presenter Enhance): This mode dynamically follows the person speaking, making it a great fit for webinars and presentations. It enhances engagement by keeping the current speaker in focus as they move.
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Manual Mode (Formerly Lock and Zoom): Users can manually adjust the focus direction or zoom via the app, offering control over what the camera captures, tailored to the specific needs of the meeting.
Quick Access with PowerUp
Moreover, a new feature has been added that allows users to assign one of two actions to the side option button on the camera. Users can choose between switching video modes or toggling the panorama view. This feature allows a smoother transition between settings without having to interact with an app during meetings, thereby promoting efficiency in communication.
What is Meeting Owl?
The Meeting Owl combines a 360-degree camera, an echo-canceling microphone, and a speaker all in one compact solution specifically for web conferencing. Its AI-driven technology can recognize voices and movements in an immersive 360-degree range, ensuring that the focus is always on the active speaker. This capability makes it an excellent tool for hybrid work environments—where employees are both in the office and teleworking—as well as for client meetings, enhancing engagement with high-quality audio and video.
The Meeting Owl series is designed to enrich the overall experience of virtual interactions by making remote communication as effective as possible. For more information or to check out the product details, visit their official website
Meeting Owl.
Customer Support
For inquiries prior to purchase or support, please reach out to the SourceNext Customer Center at
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All software updates are provided free of charge to existing users connected to Wi-Fi. This commitment ensures that all users can benefit from the latest enhancements and maintain an optimal meeting experience.
This update is a significant stride toward improving the functionality of virtual meetings, providing a user-friendly approach to integrating various camera modes that suit different meeting environments and styles.