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RealPresence Collaboration Server (RMX) 1500/1800/2000/4000 Administrator's Guide
11 If required, define the Speaker Change Threshold:
Auto (Default, 3 seconds), 1.5.3.5.
It indicates the amount of time a participant must speak continuously before becoming the speaker.
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