Encore Data Products at a glance
- B2B audio-visual supplier headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado, shipping nationwide.
- Authorized QOMO dealer: audience response systems, interactive panels, document cameras and webcams.
- Serves K-12 and higher education, healthcare, hospitality and government buyers.
- Purchase orders and Net 30 terms for qualifying schools, P-cards accepted, tax exemption on file.
- Cooperative contracts: Choice Partners Y22/043KN-03, TIPS 210101 and TIPS 230901.
Two cameras, two completely different problems
Webcam specs get compared on resolution, which is the least useful axis. The real question is coverage: is the camera pointed at one person sitting at a desk, or at a room full of people spread across a table? QOMO sells one of each, and Encore Data Products stocks both. The full QOMO shelf is at https://www.encoredataproducts.com/qomo/.
QOMO HD Webcam w/ Built-in mic & Mount, USB - $39.99
https://www.encoredataproducts.com/webcams/qomo-hd-webcam-w/built-in-mic-mount-usb/
SKU QWC-004. A high-definition USB plug-and-play webcam with a built-in microphone, built for conferences, online teaching and calls. No drivers are required. Published specifications:
- Resolution: 1920x1080p
- Image sensor: CMOS
- Frame rate: 30 fps
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Microphone: built-in dual mic
- Operating voltage: DC 5V
- USB cable length: 6 feet
- Net / gross weight: 0.3 lbs / 0.4 lbs
- Warranty: 1 year
Two practical details matter more than the spec sheet. It clips on and adjusts easily, and the base has a tripod adapter - which is what makes the accessory below worth knowing about.
QOMO QWC-T1 Tripod for Qomo QWC-004 - $9.99
https://www.encoredataproducts.com/qomo-qwc-t1-tripod-for-qomo-qwc-004/
SKU QWC-T1. A height-adjustable tripod that mounts the QWC-004 and can be positioned at a 90-degree angle, pointing the camera down at the desk. That turns a $39.99 webcam into a serviceable overhead camera for capturing objects and documents - the cheapest doc-cam-adjacent setup in the QOMO line by a wide margin.
Note that this accessory is currently listed as out of stock, so confirm availability before building it into a quote. If a purpose-built document camera is the real requirement, the ScannerCam 5 at $125.00 (https://www.encoredataproducts.com/document-web-cameras/qomo-4k-portable-doc-cam-scannercam-5/) is the entry point.
QOMO 4K ePTZ webcam with 10x zoom, 138 degree FOV, USB 3.0 type B plug and play - $319.00
SKU QWC-006. This is a room camera, not a desk camera. It is a 4K UHD ePTZ unit with AI framing: it detects how many people are in the scene and automatically centers the frame on them. Advanced ISP processing algorithms handle the image, producing evenly clear brightness, strong color layering and accurate color rendition - which is the part that matters in rooms with mixed window and overhead light.
Key capabilities:
- 4K UHD resolution with 10x zoom
- Ultra-wide 138-degree field of view, sized to capture an entire room and every participant
- Built-in dual omnidirectional microphones with noise suppression
- Auto or manual tracking and framing (PTZ) control
- USB 3.0 Type B, plug and play
Positioned for huddle rooms, conferences, remote learning and lesson recording. The ePTZ approach means the pan, tilt and zoom happen electronically inside the 4K frame rather than with motors, so there is nothing mechanical to fail.
Choosing between them
| QWC-004 | QWC-006 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99 | $319.00 |
| Resolution | 1080p at 30 fps | 4K UHD |
| Field of view | Single presenter | 138 degrees, whole room |
| Framing | Manual, fixed | AI auto-framing, auto or manual PTZ, 10x zoom |
| Audio | Built-in dual mic | Dual omnidirectional mics with noise suppression |
| Interface | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 Type B |
| Best for | Desks, one-to-one teaching, take-home kits | Huddle rooms, conference tables, recorded lessons |
The honest rule: if one person sits in front of it, the QWC-004 is nine-tenths cheaper for the same job. The moment a second and third person join the frame at different distances, the AI framing and 138-degree field of view on the QWC-006 are what stop the far end from watching a wide, dim, badly centered rectangle.
What else the room usually needs
Camera coverage is one of three things a hybrid room needs. The second is a way to show physical material - the WanderCam QPC55W at $280.00 (https://www.encoredataproducts.com/qomo-qpc55w-wandercam-wireless-document-camera/) or the WanderCam PRO QPC100W at $415.00 (https://www.encoredataproducts.com/av-technology/document-web-cameras/qomo-qpc100w-wandercam-pro-wireless-document-camera/). The third is a way to hear from everyone rather than just the loudest voice, which is what the QClick responder kits do; they are listed at https://www.encoredataproducts.com/av-technology/shop-products/audience-response-systems/, with the QRF300 at $687.88 (https://www.encoredataproducts.com/audience-response-systems/qomo-qclick-qrf300-audience-response-system/) and the QRF500 at $764.88 (https://www.encoredataproducts.com/audience-response-systems/qomo-qclick-qrf500-audience-response-system/).