clearone due diligence findings and other matters 07/20/2005 converge pro presentation confidential...
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ClearOne Due Diligence findings and other matters07/20/2005
Converge Pro Presentation
ConfidentialFor Rep Use (internal only)
RAV 600/900
ClearOne Solutions Portfolio
Price
Perform
ance
PremiumConferencing
Delivering superior audio performancein every conferencing space
ProfessionalConferencing
Converge Pro
Converge 560/590
PersonalConferencing
Chat 50
TabletopConferencing
MAX IP, Wired& Wireless
Chat 1501-15 Participants
DesktopExecutive Offices
SOHORoad warrior
1-30 ParticipantsExecutive OfficesConference Room
8-30 Participants Conference RoomsMultimedia Rooms
Video ConferencingSmall Classrooms
Boardrooms
20-200 ParticipantsBoardrooms
Training Rooms Courtrooms
Multimedia RoomsDistance Learning
AuditoriumsHouse of Worship
Introducing Converge Pro Series
- Any Conference
- Any Room
- Any Media
PRELIMINARY
Professional Conferencing product line – Converge Pro Series
Benefits
+ Superior Audio> ClearOne next generation algorithms> Field proven technology
+ Configuration flexibility> More models > Improved SR feature sets
+ Improved ease of use> Simplified programming> Reduced installation times
+ World Class customer service> Tech support> Field engineering
Large-scale audio applications
Models+ Converge Pro 880+ Converge Pro 840T+ Converge ProTH20+ Converge Pro 8I
Converge Pro Key Features- Connections & Communications
+ USB (Type B) Front Panel Control+ Dual Port Ethernet Connection
> PC Port> Network Port
+ Dual Port RJ-45 Expansion Bus Connection> Time Division Multiplexed Mix/Minus audio and control slots> Improved speed > Expanded distance to 125 feet between units
+ RS-232 Port> Up to 155 Kbaud> Cannot connect with console
+ GPIO Ports> Dual Port DB-25
+ Mini-Phoenix Audio channels connectors> Color coded based on channel type> Differential inputs/outputs
Converge Pro Key Features- Signal Processing
+ Acoustical Echo Cancellation Feature Additions> Smoothing Filters to reduce artifacts> Improved Adaption and Suppression
routines
+ Automated Push-to-Talk microphone mode feature
> AEC Freezing > Microphone Threshold
+ Pre AEC Channels> Bypasses AEC processing (4msec maximum
delay)
+ Mixer feature additions> Gain/Gating control tracking> Cross Point Gain for channel volume control> 4- Fader channels
+ Microphone Pre-Amp Gain > 7dB Sets for improved microphone gain
matching
+ Automatic Gain algorithms> Automatic Level Control> Automatic Gain Control
Converge Pro Key Features- Signal Processing
+ Telco feature additions> Caller ID
- Type I & Type II ( US/EU)
> Noise Cancellation on receive channel> ClearEffect algorithm> Receive Automatic Level Control (ALC)> G-Link (TH20)
+ Call Management/Processing additions> Ringer selection> Robust dial tone detection scheme> Improved ringer detection> International impedance matching> Off-Hook DTMF Generation
Converge Pro Key Features- Console Programming
+ Enhanced Views> Unit View
- Route Indications/Table- Drag & Drop A/V Devices- High level audio controls
> Channel View- Access to all signal processing- Set cross point- Channel object drag & drop
+ Database Builder> Create custom A/V devices or use C1> Create custom channel objects
+ Improved preset presentation> Automatically sets input row> Simplified check box on all frames
Converge Pro Key Features- System Diagnostics
+ Improved Signal Generator> White/Pink Noise Generator> Sweep Generator> Timed terminations
+ System Checks> Telco verification> Microphone checks > Output Checks> Clip/Presence Indications
+ Improved Metering> Peak & Hold Indications> Faster streaming
Converge Pro Key Features- Management
+ Timed Events+ Embedded Web Server
> Remote maintenance from web pages> Audio control/monitoring of channels> Site wide dial & control page> Site firmware updates> Access from standard web browser
+ Control API Improvements> GPIO Status Command> Delay Command> System Checks
+ Event/Device Logging
Converge Pro Key Features- Other
+ Convert/Compare Utility> Converts XAP site files to Converge files> Compare Converge files for parameter differences
+ Firmware Updates (XAP Net is built into the unit)> Point to Point mode> Point to Multipoint mode (Expansion Bus)> Update from Web or Console Application
+ Security> Three access levels> Administrator, Maintenance, End User> Password verification
+ Front Panel Control> Channel Gain/Mute control> Configuration Settings> Preset & Macro execution
Converge Pro Mixer Line- Channel Table
Product Mic/LineInputs
LineInputs
Processing
Channels
FaderChannel
s
OutputsChanne
l
TelcoChannel
s
G-Link
Converge Pro880
8 4 8 4 12 0 Yes
Converge Pro8I
8 4 8 4 0 0 Yes
Converge Pro840T
4 4 4 4 9 1 Yes
Converge ProTH20
0 2 0 0 2 1 Yes
ClearOne Audio Experience
ClearOne uses advanced audio technologies to enhance user experience
• Gentner® Distributed Echo Cancellation for natural sounding conversations
• Noise cancellation technology to filter ambient noise and produce cleaner transmitted audio
• Advanced microphone gating for greater mic control
• EQ’s and filters and enhanced sound