Recommended Equipment for Elluminate Sessions
To get the most out of using Elluminate it is advisable to have:
- a microphone so you can fully participate in live sessions
- a computer that meets the minimum specifications (see below)
Microphones
Options include:
- a headset with attached noise-canceling microphone (recommended)
- a microphone and computer speakers
There are two types of connection plugs:
USB connector, which will plug into any USB port on your computer. (Recommended)
microphone connector plug that connects to the microphone and headset ports on your computer.
Note for Mac users: According to the Elluminate.com Web site, Mac users should use USB headsets to ensure compatibility. However, if your Mac has a built-in microphone and speakers, these integral components are compatible with Elluminate, so purchasing a headset is optional. See more information on configuring your headset for use with a Mac.
Headsets:
Most microphones and headsets work fine so feel free to pick any you'd like. However, some students have used the following headsets or microphones and found they worked well.
Gigaware USB Stereo Headset with Microphone (43-122), $29.
This headset fits comfortably and doesn't give headaches from a too-tight fit. Available from Radio Shack 
. 
Plantronics Behind-the-Head Stereo Headset with Microphone, $27.18.
Easy to use, hook-up, very comfortable, can be purchased in-store or online.
Available from Best Buy, Fry's and other sources.
Headsets from Microsoft and Logitech (with noise-canceling mics)
Computer Minimum Specifications
PC/Windows:
- Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP
- Pentium II 266 MHz processor or faster
- 64 MB of RAM
- 20 MB of available disk space on your hard drive
- Soundcard with speakers and microphone or headset
- 28.8 kbps or higher Internet connection is required (broadband connection is required for SLIS students)
MAC:
- Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, Mac OS X 10.1 or later (Mac OS X is required for SLIS students)
- G3 233 MHz or better
- 64 megabytes for OS 9, and; 128 megabytes for OS X and above
- 20 megabytes of available disk space on your hard drive
- Stuffit Expander
- Soundcard with speakers and microphone or headset
- 28.8 kbps or higher Internet connection (broadband connection is required for SLIS students)
- Soundcard with speakers and microphone or headset
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