[font="]It is available through www.ldscatalog.com! [/font]
[font="]Now what is Meetinghouse Webcast?[/font]
[font="]This service sends a one-way audio and video Web broadcast from a central building to other buildings or remote locations.[/font]
[font="]Benefits to the Church[/font]
[font="]Eliminate multiple stake conference sessions[/font]
[font="]Stake conference can be Webcast to several meetinghouses to accommodate overflow needs.[/font]
[font="]Reduce travel costs[/font]
[font="]Members and leaders can travel to closer buildings for stake conference and other meetings.[/font]
[font="]Increase family time[/font]
[font="]Less travel time means members and leaders can spend more time with their families.[/font]
[font="]Increase stake conference attendance[/font]
[font="]More members may participate in stake conference by viewing the Webcast at a closer location.[/font]
[font="]Possible Uses[/font]
- [font="]Regional/Stake Conferences[/font]
- [font="]Area/Regional/Stake Training[/font]
- [font="]Regional/Stake Firesides[/font]
[font="]Requirements[/font]
[font="]Before ordering Meetinghouse Webcast, stakes need to:[/font]
- [font="]Receive an official notice from the Office of the Presiding Bishopric authorizing Meetinghouse Webcast[/font]
- [font="]Have a qualified Stake Technology Specialist[/font]
- [font="]Have Meetinghouse Internet in each location that will send or receive a Webcast[/font]
- [font="]Ensure Internet connection quality is acceptable:[/font]
Bandwidth Requirements
[font="]Meetinghouse Webcast Components[/font]
[font="]Several components are used in the creation and reception of a meetinghouse webcast event. Essential items include: [/font]
- [font="]Meetinghouse Webcast Communicator[/font]
- [font="]Meetinghouse Webcast Receiver or computer[/font]
- [font="]High-quality camera[/font]
- [font="]Adapters to connect to the building audio system, video system, projectors, tripod, network cable, etc. [/font][font="](needs based on local building configuration)[/font]
[font="]How to order[/font]
- [font="]Available now at http://ldscatalog.com[/font]
- [font="]You MUST log in as a stake with the unit number and password or you will not see the equipment or be able to place an order[/font]
[font="]- Click on Communication Technologies[/font]
[font="]- Click on Meetinghouse Webcast[/font]
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- [font="]Order equipment[/font]
[font="]Items to consider[/font]
- [font="]Each location’s equipment should be tested before the first event as there may be significant variations in Internet connection quality[/font]
- [font="]Limited to one-way communication[/font]
[font="]FAQ's at:[/font]http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?v ... 6f620a____