cancellation, the company said external noise pickup is minimized and meeting hosts can focus on presentations or discussions without worrying about interruptions. The main conference room system also includes four 6-inch, in-ceiling speakers to ensure every participant can hear clearly. In order to optimize the simplicity and functionality of meetings, Chrismin Communications wisely chose to specify the ClearOne CONVERGE Pro 2 48VT DSP, which enables integration with VoIP audio services so the ClearOne microphone audio can be routed to McGuire Sponsel’s familiar VoIP service. The room includes a control system as well, and the integrator added a wireless tablet to provide fast access and control of all the room’s equipment. For ultimate convenience, the integrator also installed a ClearOne Bluetooth Wall Panel that allows any user to instantly connect their mobile device or laptop to the room’s audio equipment and enjoy superior sound quality through whichever mobile collaboration platform is utilized. The Bluetooth pairing name for the room can be customized for quick selection and assurance. The BMA 360 is a powerful beamforming microphone array that uses more than 100 MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) microphones to achieve stunning accuracy, range, pickup quality and differentiation. It’s designed to look similar to a traditional ceiling tile and blend into drop-ceilings, making it an aesthetically pleasing solution that can be easily integrated into almost any space without impacting the feel of the room. With the option to use power over ethernet (PoE), P-link cables that can connect multiple BMA 360s up to 200 feet apart and the included onboard 15 Watt amplifier enabling speakers to connect directly to the ceiling tile, installation can be greatly simplified. “They also wanted to eliminate as much tech and wire clutter as possible, which included keyboards, computer mice and a tangle of cables under the table,” Freeman added. “So, we added wireless PC peripherals, housed the PC inside the leg of the new conference table, eliminated all visible wires and installed the ClearOne app on the tablet to enable instant meeting setup and use of ClearOne’s free COLLABORATE Space video conferencing and meeting platform.” Chrismin Communications also used ClearOne gear to outfit a second, slightly smaller meeting space, dubbed the War Room. The room’s technology includes a ClearOne BMA CT, similar to the BMA 360, along with a controller that enables BYOD connections, so anyone can plug in their laptop via USB. A Unite 50 4K ePTZ camera provides excellent coverage, quality and remote control, while two, 4-inch, in-ceiling speakers ensure audio playback is legible throughout the room. A Bluetooth Wall Panel adds instant connectivity for audio meetings, offering the same setup and capabilities as the main conference room. Both the main conference room and the War Room include a flat panel television that connects with the room’s system. ClearOne’s equipment is compatible with all major online collaboration platforms including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and COLLABORATE Space. “All other concerns aside, the greatest need for this client was superior audio performance, both in terms of microphone pickup and speaker playback, so that all parties in all locations can hear speakers and discussions clearly”, Freeman said. “The BMA 360’s innovative technology and design delivers up to 20 decibels of extra gain boost before feedback compared to omni-directional mics, can accurately identify and track the location of a moving speaker, and combines with tracking cameras to provide automated meeting capture without requiring a human to control angles or zooms.” J Beamforming microphone array is designed to look similar to a traditional ceiling tile and blend into drop-ceilings. McGuire Sponsel meeting spaces were upgraded with ClearOne solutions for greater communication efficiency. 29 REMOTE WORK SOLUTIONS rwsmagazine.com
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