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a/v technology

Both of our focus group suites are fully equipped with digital remote controlled cameras. Multiple VHS, DVD, MINIDV are available for duplicate copies. Our rooms are equipped with a state-of-the-art system for exceptional sound on all your tapes and CDs as well as in the viewing room. Large plasma and LCD monitors are wall mounted for optimal presentations in group rooms, viewing rooms and client lounges.

The viewing rooms are equipped with individual hardwire and connectors and electrical outlets at each viewing seat. Individual headphones are also available for uninterrupted listening or for listening to any interpreter’s translation. Wireless internet is available throughout the facility.

Video Conferencing and Web Streaming is available.

Usability Labs

Usability Testing/Web Testing includes videotaping, uses multiple cameras with high resolution scan converter for picture-in-picture or split screen viewing of subject and web pages. This may also be displayed to off-site viewers through web streaming. Our viewing rooms also include 32” monitors for close-up viewing of what is on the respondent’s PC.

Other Equipment

• PC presentations wired directly into oversized plasm monitors.
• There is no need for LCD projectors.
• PCs and T1 Internet connections for respondents and clients.
• Editing available on site

focus vision

FocusVision is the world's leading provider of video transmission, recording and analytical tools for the qualitative market research industry.

• FocusVision VideoStreaming provides a stationary camera view for one-on-one interviews.
• FocusVision VideoStreaming Plus provides a moving camera and operator with zoom and pan-close ups ideal for full focus groups.
• Both levels of VideoStreaming come with unlimited viewer access, VideoMarker ™ editing and analysis software, project CD and a 30-day archive.
• FocusVision VideoConferencing™ allows direct transmission to client corporate videoconferencing rooms at 384 kilobit, near-broadcast quality and viewed on large television monitors.
• For more information visit www.focusvision.com

active group

Active Group includes video streaming products and services that provide you with an innovative ability to view focus groups live as they unfold.

• Active Notes link text with the associated point in the video.
• Active Transcript shows live video verbatim.
• Active Search helps to find key words, phrases or word groupings.
• For more information visit www.ActiveGroup.net

vic cd

Vic CD is an innovative qualitative research tool that can help you organize and store your focus group material. You can…

• Save time by marking your video live during the recording, no need to review all the material again, simply jump to the highlights.
• Share the results of your focus groups immediately by exporting highlights via email to your colleagues/clients back in the office.
• Increase productivity by viewing your projects right from your PC.
• For more information visit www.vicCD.com