RECORD
On-demand lectures
Lectures recorded automatically and published for revision, absent students or flipped learning.
Lecture capture & hybrid teaching
Lecture Capture Systems
Record, stream and share every lecture.
Cameras, microphones and recording designed for lecture halls and classrooms, so lectures are captured clearly and automatically and reach students in the room, online or later on demand.
The problem
Recordings nobody can watch
Many institutions record lectures with a laptop webcam or a phone at the back of the hall. The teacher is too small to see, the board is unreadable and the audio is mostly room echo.
A lecture capture system is designed for the room: a camera that follows the presenter, microphones close to the voice, the presentation captured directly, and recording that starts on schedule without a technician.
What institutions need
- Clear audio of the teacher and student questions
- The presenter and the board or slides in one recording
- Recording that starts without extra effort from faculty
- Live access for remote or absent students
- Recordings published to the learning platform
- One standard across lecture halls
Solution overview
What a lecture capture system includes
01
Presenter camera
A PTZ or tracking camera that keeps the teacher in frame.
02
Audio capture
Lapel or headset microphones for faculty, ceiling or handheld microphones for questions.
03
Presentation capture
Slides, documents and board content recorded directly from the source.
04
Switching & encoding
A switcher or encoder that combines camera, content and audio.
05
Recording
Recordings stored locally or uploaded for on-demand viewing.
06
Live streaming
One-to-many streams for students, parents or guest audiences.
07
Learning platform delivery
Recordings published to your LMS or video library where supported.
08
Scheduling & control
Timetable-based or one-touch start, so faculty focus on teaching.
Hybrid classroom solutions
Three ways to deliver teaching beyond the room
Most institutions use a mix. We design the room for the models you need.
STREAM
Live one-to-many
A lecture, seminar or event streamed live to students who watch but do not need to speak.
HYBRID
Interactive hybrid class
Remote students join through your meeting platform and can ask questions that the room hears.
System architecture
How a lecture capture system works
Sources
PresenterSlides & documentsBoardStudent questions
Capture
PTZ / tracking cameraFaculty microphoneAudience microphonesContent input
Processing
Audio mixer / DSPVideo switcherEncoder / recorder
Delivery
On-demand libraryLearning platformLive streamMeeting platform
Management
SchedulingStorageRemote monitoring
Key technologies & recommended components
Components of a lecture recording system
| Component | What we specify | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | PTZ camera with presets or presenter tracking | The teacher stays in frame without an operator |
| Faculty microphone | Wireless lapel or headset | Clear voice regardless of where the teacher stands |
| Audience audio | Ceiling array or handheld microphones | Questions are heard in the recording and by remote students |
| Audio processing | Mixer or DSP with echo control | Balanced levels and no feedback |
| Content capture | Direct input from the lectern PC or display | Slides are sharp, not filmed off a screen |
| Switching & recording | Video switcher, encoder or recorder | Camera and content combined into one recording |
| Delivery | LMS, video library, live stream or meeting platform | Students find recordings where they already learn |
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Where lecture capture is used
Spaces we equip for recording and hybrid teaching
Lecture halls
Tiered or flat halls where the presenter moves and questions come from across the room.
Classrooms
Everyday rooms recorded for revision, often part of a smart classroom set-up.
Seminar halls & auditoriums
Guest lectures and events captured alongside the auditorium sound system.
Implementation process
From one recorded hall to every lecture room
Assess
Teaching models, rooms, platforms and storage.
Design
Camera positions, microphone coverage and signal flow.
Pilot
One room recorded and reviewed with faculty.
Deploy
Installation, scheduling set-up and testing.
Train & support
Faculty training, guides and AMC.
Relevant products
Equipment we specify for these rooms
Products are selected after the room is designed, not before. These are examples from our ptz video conferencing cameras range.
Yealink
Yealink UVC85 4K PTZ Video Conferencing Camera
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Philips
Philips PSE0600 AI Video Conference Camera for Meeting Rooms
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AVMatrix
AVMatrix EAGLE P20/P30 4K Broadcast PTZ Camera with 12G-SDI and NDI|HX3
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AVMatrix
AVMatrix PTZ1271 Full HD PTZ Camera with HDMI, 3G-SDI and PoE
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FAQ
Lecture capture questions
What is a lecture capture system?
A lecture capture system records or streams teaching automatically. It combines a camera on the presenter, microphones for the teacher and students, the presentation content and a recorder or encoder that publishes the result for students to watch live or later.
Do we need a camera operator to record lectures?
No. PTZ cameras with presets or presenter tracking keep the teacher in frame, and recording can start from a schedule or a single button.
Can recordings be published to our learning platform?
In most cases, yes. We design the recording output to suit your LMS or video library and confirm compatibility during the assessment.
Can remote students take part in a live lecture?
Yes. In a hybrid set-up, remote students join through your meeting platform, see the teacher and content, and can ask questions that the room hears through its speakers.
How is lecture capture different from video conferencing?
Lecture capture is built around recording and delivering teaching to many students. Video conferencing is built around two-way meetings between smaller groups. A hybrid classroom can use both. For meeting rooms, see our room video conferencing systems.
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Plan your lecture capture
Make every lecture available to every student
Tell us your lecture halls, teaching model and learning platform. We will design a pilot room and quote it itemised.