ClearOne Audio Conferencing User Manual
WHO IS CLEARONE
COMMUNICATIONS?
ClearOne is the leading provider of high performance audio conferencing solutions. They
introduced their first professional audio conferencing products to the market in 1990
under the brand name Gentner. Since that time, they have expanded and diversified their
product line to meet all types of audio conferencing needs, from personal conferencing
on PCs and cell phones, to office desktop conferencing, to large group conferencing
venues such as boardrooms, training centers, courtrooms and auditoriums.
WHY GET TO KNOW CLEARONE?
In addition to their professional systems, they offer a comprehensive line of personal,
tabletop and premium audio conferencing products. They are committed to
providing the highest quality audio for any conferencing environment. ClearOne’s latest
product releases include the Chat™ 50 personal speaker phone, which enables
hands-free audio conferencing in a wide variety of settings, the Chat™ 150 group
speaker phone, which replaces the low quality speakerphones in enterprise
handsets and web & video conferencing systems, and the Converge Pro series
of next-generation professional audio conferencing products, which will eventually
replace the current XAP line.
With more than 80,000 professional systems sold, ClearOne has earned a reputation
as the industry leader in high-end audio conferencing and an innovator in the overall
audio conferencing market. Recognizing their customer-focused and forward-looking
product strategy, the independent growth-consulting firm Frost & Sullivan presented
ClearOne with its 2007 Product Line Strategy Award. ClearOne customers include
businesses of every size and type, including finance, education, healthcare,
manufacturing, and government institutions.
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CLEARONE CONFERENCING
PRODUCTS
PERSONAL CONFERENCING - PG 4
The Chat™ 50 personal speaker phone is a mobile audio peripheral
that connects to a wide variety of devices and provides crystal-clear,
hands-free audio communications and audio playback.
The Chat™ 150 group speaker phone is a perfect fit for individuals or small
groups, and connects to PCs, telephones, and video conferencing systems.
TABLETOP CONFERENCING - PG 11
MAX® wired and wireless tabletop conference phones deliver the full,
rich sound quality you’ve come to expect from the leader in professional
conferencing. They are extremely easy to use and offer unprecedented
expansion capabilities by linking multiple phones for outstanding
full-room coverage.
PREMIUM CONFERENCING - PG 16
RAV™ conferencing systems feature sophisticated technologies from
ClearOne’s industry-leading professional conferencing products to
deliver remarkable sound quality. Plus they’re as easy to use as a
tabletop conference phone and interface with any video or web
conferencing system.
CONFERENCING MICROPHONES - PG19
The ClearOne AccuMic products deliver significantly enhanced audio
performance for web and video conferencing.
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCING - PG 22
The new Converge™ Pro series of next-generation professional audio
conferencing products take the industry-leading XAP® platform to new
levels of unmatched audio performance, flexibility, and configuration
simplicity. Along with the Converge 560/590, ClearOne offers the most
complete professional audio conferencing product line in the industry.
CONFERENCING FURNITURE - PG 30
ClearOne’s conferencing furniture makes it easier and more convenient
for you to conference. Each piece is designed to be highly durable and
functional, while also providing the style and elegance required for the
most sophisticated settings.
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PERSONAL CONFERENCING
TM
Chat
The Chat speaker phone products
provide unmatched full-duplex audio
clarity and connect to a wide variety
of devices for conferencing wherever
and whenever you need it.
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The Chat 50 is a mobile audio peripheral that connects to a
variety of devices and provides crystal-clear, hands-free audio
communications. With unmatched full-duplex capability, users
can simultaneously speak and listen without audio cutting in
and out. The Chat 50 also delivers rich audio playback for
music, gaming and other sound files.
TM
Chat 50 USB
The industry’s first true full-duplex personal conferencing
device. It connects to PCs and laptops, telephones, cell
phones, desktop video conferencing systems, and MP3
players for remarkably clear audio communications and
playback. It delivers full-bandwidth frequency response for
full, rich audio with unmatched full-duplex performance.
Includes Chat 50 personal speaker phone, USB cable,
quick start guide, CD. Separate cables required for nonUSB connections.
TM
Chat 50 USB Plus
A Chat 50 bundle with accessories for cell phones and
some telephones. This bundle includes the Chat 50
personal speaker phone, USB cable, cell phone and
telephone audio cable (2.5mm-3.5mm), power adapter,
quick start guide, CD.
TM
Chat 50 USB Plus Traveler
A Chat 50 bundle with accessories for cell phones and
some telephones, including an international power supply.
This bundle includes the Chat 50 personal speaker phone,
USB cable, cell phone and telephone audio cable (2.5mm-
3.5mm), power adapter with international power clips (US,
Europe, UK, Australia), travel case, MP3 player audio cable,
quick start guide, CD.
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CHAT 50 USAGE PROFILES
Internet Telephony Skype, Vonage, Google Talk, others
Enterprise Telephones Avaya, Cisco, Inter-Tel (connectivity limited to certain models)
VoIP Softphones Avaya, Cisco, Nortel
Cell Phones Motorola, Nokia
Web Conferencing IBM Workplace, Microsoft Live Meeting, WebEx
Instant Messenger AOL, Microsoft MSN, Yahoo
Desktop Video Polycom, Sony, Tandberg
Conferencing
Audio Playback iPod, QuickTime, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player
PC-Based Gaming TeamSpeak
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CHAT 50 CONFIGURATIONS
The Chat 50 comes in multiple bundled configurations to allow users to choose the
accessories they want included. Also, cables and other accessories are available
separately to customize the Chat 50 to exact needs.
CHAT 50 BUNDLES
Chat™ 50 USB
910-159-001
Chat™ 50 USB Plus
910-159-002
Chat™ 50 USB Plus
International
910-159-002-01
Chat™ 50
Global Traveler
910-159-003
CHAT 50 ACCESSORIES
Chat 50 USB/
mini-USB cable (3-foot)
830-159-001
Chat 50 video
conferencing cable
(3.5mm-3.5mm)
830-159-004
Chat 50 Avaya
telephone audio cable
(3.5mm to RJ-9)
830-159-009
Chat 50 universal
power supply
(clips not included)
551-159-001
Chat 50 travel case
(fits Chat 50, power supply,cables)
460-159-001
Chat 50 cell phone
audio cable (3.5mm–2.5mm)
830-159-002
Chat 50 MP3
player audio cable
(3.5mm-3.5mm; 3-foot)
830-159-005
Chat 50 Cisco
telephone audio cable
(3.5mm to RJ-9 w/headset
privacy switch)
830-159-007
Chat 50 international
power supply clips
(US, EU, UK, AUS)
551-153-500-01G
Chat 50 video
conferencing cable
(3.5mm-RCA; 6-foot)
830-159-003
Chat 50 video
conferencing cable
(3.5mm to headphone/
microphone jack)
830-159-006
Chat 50 Inter-Tel
telephone audio cable
(3.5mm to RJ-9)
830-159-008
Chat 50 travel case
(fits Chat 50, cables)
460-159-003
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The Chat 150 connects to telephones, PCs, and
video conferencing systems for rich, full-duplex
audio communications. It provides speaker
phone capability that is far superior to the built-in
options on these devices. A perfect addition to
the office or conference room for greatly
enhanced collaboration.
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Chat 150 For Enterprise
Telephones
Connects to leading Enterprise telephone handsets. Allows
user to utilize functions of phone, but enjoy business-class
audio conferencing performance. Eliminates need to install
additional lines - utilizes whatever line type (analog, digital,
VoIP) the phone is connected to - just plug into existing
phone and use. Includes breakout box that allows users
to switch between speaker mode and privacy mode with a
headset. Also includes USB port for connecting to a PC.
*Note: connectivity to telephone handsets is limited to specific models due to
variations in the headset jack that the Chat 150 connects to.
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TM
Chat 150 USB
Connects to PC via USB for superior wide-band audio
performance for VoIP softphones & internet telephony,
web-based video conferencing, instant messaging, and
any other audio based applications.
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Chat 150 VC
Connects to video conferencing systems, both installed and
set-top. Provides greatly enhanced audio performance for
small groups, delivering 360-degree mic pickup and crystal
clear audio from the far end. Also includes USB port for
connecting to a PC.
CHAT 150 USAGE PROFILES
Enterprise Telephones Avaya, Cisco, others (connectivity limited to certain models)
Internet Telephony Skype, Vonage, Google Talk, others
VoIP Softphones Avaya, Cisco, Nortel
Web Conferencing IBM Workplace, Microsoft Live Meeting, WebEx
Instant Messenger AOL, Microsoft MSN, Yahoo
Video Conferencing Polycom, Sony, Tandberg
Audio Playback QuickTime, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player
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CHAT 150 CONFIGURATIONS
The Chat 150 comes in three versions, allowing users to connect to enterprise
telephones, PCs, and video conferencing systems. All systems have a USB port for
connectivity to a PC. The telephone SKUs vary by phone manufacturer because the
breakout boxes that connect the Chat 150 to the phone are tailored to the specific
requirements of the phone.
CHAT 150 PART NUMBERS
Chat™ 150 AVAYA
910-156-222
Chat™ 150 Cisco
910-156-220
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Chat™ 150 USB
910-156-200
Chat™ 150 VC
910-156-230
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