With Webcams, what you hear is what you see — plus, much of the time, extraneous noise the microphone picks up. That noise makes it harder for people to hear what you’re saying, especially if you’re in a coffee shop or airport. Two microphones allow the Webcam to pick up sound more selectively. A new model from Creative Technology, the Live Cam Voice ($100 from www.creative.com or through major retailers), adds that second microphone and special software to minimize unwanted sounds and echoes. (A cordless headset is provided for chatting privately or to use in noisy surroundings.) If you move outside the field of view, “smart face tracking” can keep the camera and its mikes aimed your way. That field of view is a wide 85 degrees, so you can fit more of your friends in the picture, while the 4X digital zoom lets you focus in on just a face or two. With 1.3-megapixel resolution, the image will be clear even when zoomed.
source: ny times
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