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Using VOIP-Based Ventrilo Technology For Group Communication

By Frank Adams
Sep 14, 2009
Ventrilo is a group communication method commonly used by online gamers to communicate with each other using VoIP. It is distributed by Flagship Industries as freeware. There are other similar systems, but this one is by far the standard.

Ventrilo can be downloaded for free and only one person needs to rent a server but each person who wants to connect to the server must download the client. The only extra hardware needed is a headset or a microphone to begin communicating.

Ventrilo is preferred for its ease of use and efficient use of computer system resources. Using minimal computer resources ensures that other processes running on the computer are not slowed down and are ready for action. It also keeps the games moving since the computer doesn't get bogged down running the software. A server and a client are all that Ventrilo is comprised of and the software is available for Mac and Windows OS.

Ventrilo is also used for chatting and can be used for business conference calls. It is an inexpensive alternative for expensive phone equipment and per minute phone charges. It is easy to set up for group communications such as conference calls or family meetings. Each person involved in the conference will need to download a client and one person will need to rent a slot from a server host rental company. These usually only costs a few dollars each month depending on the number of clients who wish to connect to the server. Renting a server takes all of the hassle out of using Ventrilo and makes it fast and easy to use.

Ventrilo is also a tool used by radio talk shows since it is easy to use without any special training and can handle multiple callers. It has a user friendly interface and the features can be activated with a simple mouse click. Ventrilo is inexpensive to use due to the advancements in voice over internet protocol, much less than traditional phone calls.

Ventrilo has customizable surround sound capabilities that can be adjusted to fit the user. Users can customize special sound effects and can configure the channels with many options including TTS. Text to Speech messaging is possible with phonetic spelling and is a feature that many love about Ventrilo. The versatility of Ventrilo is one of the many advantages to the VoIP software along with the affordability of renting a server whether you want it for gaming, chatting, or business conferences.

Multi player video gamers like Ventrilo because it gives them an edge up on the competition. They can keep their hands on the mouse while being able to communicate with the other players on their team. Since the program doesn't slow the computer down, the action stays fast paced and focused. There are many Ventrilo servers set up for specific games to make it convenient for multi player video gamers to get together with little setup or planning.
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