Conferencing

Polycom VoicePlus is one of the only voice conferencing solutions that integrates voice conferencing, Web collaboration, and video communications. All of these features are contained in the Polycom MGC platform, one of the most widely used conferencing systems in the world. For more details, read the Polycom Audio Conferencing System product information on the Polycom Web Site.

The Polycom MGC MultiPoint Conferencing Units (MCUs) are high performance, highly scalable MCU and gateway platforms. These flexible systems, designed to accommodate users' changing multipoint needs, use a modular "universal slot" platform that allows a high degree of customization based on port capacity, product and feature requirements.

Speakerphones

Avaya offers analog, digital and IP-based full duplex speakerphones for large and small conference rooms. Full duplex technology means simultaneous 2-way transmission. There is no changeover from incoming to outgoing, thereby eliminating the clipping and hollow sounds associated with conventional half-duplex speakerphones. Avaya Speakerphones are ideal for day-to-day group collaboration in ad hoc meeting rooms, breakout rooms, and small to medium conference rooms. Full-time 360-degree coverage assures that everyone in the room can be heard.

SoundStation and SoundStation EX

The SoundStation speakerphones have three microphones The Avaya Speakerphone product line includes analog, Digital (DCP) and IP-based versions for both small to large conference room applications. It includes the SoundStation, SoundStation EX, and SoundStation Premier EX analog speakerphones, the SoundStation 550 Premier EX digital speakerphone, and the 4690 IP Speakerphone.

Providing 360 degrees of coverage for offices and small conference rooms. The amplified speaker provides enough audio for groups of up to 10 people. The analog version plugs directly into any standard analog phone jack. The full-duplex operation eliminates the clipping of speech and the Acoustic Clarity Technology helps to eliminate background noise. SoundStation automatically adapts itself to both the room and line conditions in order to ensure the best full-duplex operation. This is especially critical when you have multi-party international conference calls operating over a bridge. Additionally, this adaptation is an automatic and continuous process to accommodate for changing room conditions.

Highlights of SoundStation Speakerphone:

360 degrees of microphone coverage - ideal for Conference Room applications

Digitally tuned speaker with Acoustic Clarity Technology

Full Duplex Operation - talk and listen at the same time

Tabletop, user installable solution for ease of setup and use

Extension microphones available for up to 20 people

Integrated dial pad

Microphone muting for privacy

Dual color LED for on and mute display

Wireless, lapel microphone available for stand-up presenters

SoundStation Premier (Analog and Digital)

The SoundStation Premier speakerphone has three microphones providing 360 degrees of coverage for offices and small conference rooms. The amplified speaker provides enough audio for groups of up to 25 people. The analog version plugs into any standard analog phone jack, the 550D version plugs directly into an Avaya Media Gateway Digital, or DCP, telephone port. The full-duplex operation eliminates the clipping of speech and the Acoustic Clarity Technology helps to eliminate background noise. In addition, SoundStation Premier focuses a microphone on the main speaker, effectively eliminating the hollow sound common with standard speakerphones. Also included is a full feature remote control and Display. SoundStation Premier automatically adapts itself to both the room and line conditions in order to ensure the best full-duplex operation. This is especially critical when you have multi-party international conference calls operating over a bridge. This adaptation is an automatic and continuous process to accommodate for changing room conditions.

Highlights of SoundStation Premier Speakerphone:

360 degrees of microphone coverage - ideal for desktop applications

Digitally tuned speaker accurately reproduces the human voice

Full Duplex Operation - talk and listen at the same time

De-reverberation - reduces the hollow, bottom of the well sound

Tabletop, user installable solution for ease of setup and use

Extension microphones available to support up to 25 people

Integrated dial-pad and full-featured remote control

Microphone muting for privacy

Dual color LED for on and mute display

Wireless, lapel microphone optional for stand-up presenters