Polycom® Communicator™ Model C100
High quality, hands-free calls from your PC
Untie yourself from your headset for remarkable voice quality.
Enjoy the ultimate hands-free calling experience from your PC with Polycom
Communicator™. Based on the same technology used in the legendary
Polycom line of triangular SoundStation® conference phones, Polycom
Communicator enables crystal-clear, natural conversations without echoes
or feedback. Enjoy the freedom of not wearing your headset for hands-free
calls, or plug into the built-in stereo headphone port for private conversations.
Polycom Communicator delivers remarkable audio quality that enables
seamless voice and video communications, without compromise. Two highquality microphones provide excellent range for group conversations with
up to four participants. Polycom HD Voice™ technology enables high-fidelity,
CD-quality sound,* along with unparalleled echo cancellation, noise reduction
and full duplex performance.
The unit connects and powers through an integrated USB cable for easy
installation and use – no extra cables to carry or batteries to charge. Its small
size and carrying case make it easy to take with you. Plus, the high-fidelity
speaker doubles as a great portable solution for CD-quality music and
presentation audio.
Integrated button controls allow you to launch voice and video applications
and pick up or hang up calls without using your mouse. Convenient buttons
and indicators for volume control and mute are also built-in.
No other product comes close — only Polycom Communicator delivers a
hands-free PC calling experience featuring:
Remarkable voice quality•
Two high-quality microphones•
Polycom HD Voice, with industry-leading echo cancellation and full •
duplex technology
Integrated button controls for a seamless user experience•
Benefits
Hands-Free Freedom –
Untie yourself from your
headset for clear one-on-one
calls or group conversations
High-Fidelity Speaker –
High-quality audio for the
best possible voice and video
calls. Hardware supports
up to 22kHz for CD-quality
music or presentation audio
Two High-Quality Stereo
Microphones – Others on
your call will hear every word
clearly, whether you are in an
office or a conference room
Easy to Use – Convenient
buttons enable you to launch
applications, pick up and
hang up calls, and control
volume and mute
Built-in Stereo Headphone
Port – Plug in headphones
for private conversations, or
unplug to go hands-free
Polycom Communicator works with Polycom PVX™ desktop video
conferencing software, as well as a growing number of certified IP
soft phones and service providers. Please check www.polycom.com/
communicator for an updated list of supported platforms.
*Audio performance will vary by application.
Ultimate Portability – The
integrated USB cable stores
inside the unit for portability
and convenience
Polycom® Communicator C100 Specifications
Available in charcoal gray
Size
5.25 x 3.24 x 0.85 in•
(13.33 x 8.23 x 2.16 cm) •
(L x W x H)
Weight
5.4 ounces (151 grams)•
System Interface
USB 1.1•
Keypad
Call Pick-up/Hang-up key•
Application Launch key•
Volume Up/Down keys•
Mute key•
LED light-ring for indication of call status•
Loudspeaker
Frequency response: 300 Hz to 19 KHz•
Volume: adjustable to 84 dBa (peak) volume •
at 0.5 meter
Microphones
2 cardioid microphones 200 Hz to 20 kHz•
Auxiliary Audio Output
3.5 mm headphone jack for privacy•
Desktop PC speakers can be plugged in for •
audio pass-through
Frequency response: 200 Hz to 22 kHz•
Untie yourself from your headset for one-on-one calls
or small group conversations
Audio Enhancements
Automatic Gain Control•
Dynamic Noise Reduction•
Gated microphones with intelligent switching•
Minimum System Requirements
Internet connection•
PC with 1 GHz processor•
256 MB RAM•
30 MB Hard disk space available for installation•
Windows® XP•
Compatible with select applications – •
visit www.polycom.com for more information
One available USB connection•
Recommended Room Conditions
Reverberation time: <0.5 seconds•
Noise level: <48 dBa•
Approximate room size: 12 x 12 ft •
(3.7 x 3.7 meters)
Environmental Requirements
Operating temperature: 40° -104°F (5° - 40°C)•
Relative humidity: 20% - 85% (noncondensing)•
Storage temperature: -22° - 131°F (-30° - 55°C)•
Polycom Communicator model C100 works with
Polycom PVX desktop video conferencing software
and select IP soft phone applications.
Regulatory Compliance
Approvals gained (Assessed to Class B EMC •
requirements)
FCC Part 15 ICES-003 CE VCCI GOST-R C-Tick CCC CB/NRTL Safety MIC EN55024 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 -
Warranty
12 Months•
Polycom Communicator Ships With:
Polycom Communicator•
Integrated USB cable•
User guide•
Neoprene carry case•
Supported Applications
Polycom Communicator model C100 works with Polycom PVX desktop videoconferencing software and select IP soft phone applications.
For an updated list of supported applications, please visit www.polycom.com/communicator.
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