Description
The AVerMedia PW313D is a specialized dual-lens webcam designed to bridge the gap between digital communication and physical demonstration. Featuring a 2-megapixel left lens and a 5-megapixel right lens, it allows users to broadcast their face and a desktop workspace or document at the same time. This plug-and-play USB device simplifies complex streaming setups, offering up to 2K resolution on the secondary lens for crisp detail.
This product is for:
- Online Educators: Perfect for teachers who need to show their face while demonstrating math problems or science experiments on a desk.
- Remote Consultants: Ideal for professionals reviewing physical blueprints, contracts, or hardware components with clients in real-time.
- Content Creators: Streamers can use the dual-angle setup to provide a "top-down" view for unboxing videos or crafting tutorials.
- Hybrid Workers: Enhances collaborative meetings by allowing participants to see the speaker and a whiteboard or physical prototype simultaneously.
- Students: Useful for remote learning environments where showing handwritten notes or artwork is required for assessment.
Detailed specifications:
- Left Lens: 2MP CMOS Sensor, 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, 71° Diagonal FOV, Auto Focus.
- Right Lens: 5MP CMOS Sensor, 2592 x 1944 at 30 fps, 76° Diagonal FOV, Manual Focus.
- Audio: Dual omnidirectional microphones with AI noise reduction (via software).
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 Plug-and-Play; compatible with Windows 7/10+ and macOS 10.15+ (including M1/M2).
- Physical Design: Built-in privacy shutters, 270-degree rotation, and integrated tripod mount.
Setting up the PW313D is remarkably intuitive thanks to its driver-free USB interface. The hardware design is flexible, allowing the right lens to tilt downward for document scanning while the left lens remains fixed on the user. When paired with the CamEngine 4 software, users gain access to advanced features like PiP (Picture-in-Picture) and digital zoom, making the transition between different visual modes seamless during live calls on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or OBS.
Unlike standard single-lens webcams like the Logitech C920, the PW313D provides a native multi-camera experience without requiring extra USB ports or complex software routing. While professional DSLR setups offer higher bokeh, the PW313D prioritizes utility and desk-space efficiency, offering a 5MP resolution on its document lens that surpasses the clarity of most integrated laptop cameras and entry-level external webcams.
Q&A:
- Can both cameras be used at the same time? Yes, the PW313D is designed to output two video streams simultaneously, which can be managed via CamEngine 4 or standard streaming software.
- Does it work with Apple Silicon M1 Macs? Yes, the device is fully compatible with macOS 10.15 and later, including M1 and M2 chip architectures.
- How do I adjust the focus on the 5MP lens? The right lens features a manual focus ring, allowing you to sharpen the image specifically for close-up documents or objects.
- Is a tripod included in the package? Yes, this model comes with a foldable tripod to provide stable positioning on your desk or monitor.
- How does the privacy shutter work? Both lenses are equipped with integrated sliding covers to ensure physical privacy when the cameras are not in use.
