SCN Stocking Stuffer: Logitech Brio 305

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Not every tool in your Pro AV toolbox has to be complicated. There’s something to be said for simplicity, which brings us to the Logitech Brio 305. It’s a 1080p, fixed focus USB-C webcam with a 70-degree field of view that’s an ideal choice for your work-from-home (WFH) team members. It features RightLight 2 auto light correction and an integrated noise-reducing mic that suppresses background noises.

Want a little style with your simplicity? It’s available in three colors. Plus, there's a manual privacy shutter and a light that indicates when the camera is active. Not only is it simple, but the Brio 305 is certified for Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet. Bonus points for its use of post-consumer recycled plastic to reduce carbon impact. And with a $60 price tag, the Brio 305 goes from simple to no-brainer.

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SCN Stocking Stuffers is a seasonal series highlighting affordable tools for professionals on your “nice” list.

Mark J. Pescatore, Ph.D., is the content director of Systems Contractor News. He has been writing about Pro AV industry for more than 25 years. Previously, he spent more than eight years as the editor of Government Video magazine. During his career, he's produced and hosted two podcasts focused on the professional video marketplace, taught more than a dozen college communication courses, co-authored the book Working with HDV, and co-edited two editions of The Guide to Digital Television.