We have been looking at this as well - we've trialled Google Hangouts over a 20Mb connection and using the in-built option to 'broadcast' live to YouTube. The results have not been great, with a 2-3 minute delay on the YT live feed and very jerky framerate.
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From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mike Ellis
Sent: 24 May 2013 09:06
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Subject: Re: [MCG] Video conference/conferencing [Scanned]
Issues about privacy and tax will pale into insignificance when you realise that Google Hangouts let you wear a virtual hat
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On 23 May 2013, at 23:07, Andy Mabbett <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
> On May 23, 2013 7:35 PM, "HARRIS TONY"
> <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
> wrote:
>>
>> Can anyone recommend a simple and cheap/free way of having a live
> 'broadcast' feed of a conference available to remote users via a web
> connection? I suppose a kind of video conference solution via the web.
>> Regards
>> Tony Harris
>
> The weakest link will be the sound quality; you'll need to use proper
> microphones if the remote audience are to be able to hear clearly what
> is said.
>
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