Clearone Wired Microphone White 600 Mm Patented Ceiling Tile Beamforming Mic Array For Converge

Meet the ClearOne Wired Microphone - White, a 600 mm ceiling tile beamforming microphone array engineered to disappear into modern architectural ceilings while delivering crystal-clear sound for every meeting space. This wired microphone system blends advanced acoustic processing with a discreet, white finish that integrates seamlessly into standard drop ceilings, preserving room aesthetics while ensuring every voice is heard with exceptional clarity. From small huddle rooms to mid-sized conference spaces and lecture halls, this ceiling tile mic array provides reliable voice pickup, minimizes background noise, and supports a smooth, collaborative experience across video conferencing and collaboration platforms.

• Discreet ceiling-friendly design: engineered to integrate into standard drop ceilings with a white finish that blends with most ceiling palettes, reducing visual distraction during meetings and presentations.
• Built-in acoustic processing: features integrated acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) and noise cancellation to suppress HVAC hum and chatter while preserving natural voice tone for remote participants.
• Beamforming with beam selection: configurable pickup patterns focus on active talkers, offering wide-area coverage for larger groups or focused pickup for smaller meetings, adaptable to room layout without extensive external DSP configuration.
• Reduced DSP resource requirements: handles multiple processing tasks internally, easing the load on external audio DSPs and enabling smoother operation of other connected devices and applications.
• Easy integration and maintenance: designed for straightforward wired installation with modular components that simplify replacement, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance to keep meetings on schedule.

Technical Details of ClearOne Wired Microphone - White

• Form factor: Ceiling tile beamforming microphone array designed to disappear into standard architectural ceilings.
• Finish: White, designed to blend with common ceiling colors and reduce visual distraction.
• Connectivity: Wired microphone system compatible with standard conferencing systems and UC platforms.
• Processing: Built-in acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) and noise cancellation for cleaner audio with less background interference.
• Beamforming: Beamforming capability with beam selection to configure pickup patterns based on room layout and occupancy.
• Coverage: Flexible pickup patterns allow either wide-area coverage or focused pickup, adapting to room dynamics without extensive external DSP reconfiguration.
• DSP load: Reduces external DSP resource requirements by performing essential processing internally.
• Mounting: Optimized for integration within ceiling tiles in standard drop ceilings, with modular design for easy maintenance and replacement.
• Dimensions: 600 mm footprint consistent with common ceiling tile dimensions, enabling a clean, unobtrusive installation.
• Compatibility: Works with a wide range of video conferencing and collaboration platforms to support unified communications workflows.

How to install ClearOne Wired Microphone - White

Plan the installation location: Identify the ceiling tile where the microphone array will be mounted, ensuring optimal line-of-sight to meeting participants while avoiding interference from lighting fixtures or ducts.

Prepare the ceiling: Remove the target ceiling tile and verify the cavity space is clear and accessible

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the ClearOne Wired Microphone - White?

  A: It is a wired ceiling tile beamforming microphone array designed to blend into standard drop ceilings while delivering high-quality, intelligible audio for meetings, with integrated AEC and noise cancellation.

• Q: How does beamforming improve meeting audio?

  A: Beamforming focuses on active talkers, creating clearer sound for remote participants by emphasizing voices from the speakers and reducing off-axis noise and reverberation.

• Q: Does this microphone require an external DSP?

  A: The system is designed to reduce DSP resource requirements by handling multiple processing tasks internally, simplifying integration with existing conference room setups.

• Q: Is it compatible with common video conferencing and UC platforms?

  A: Yes, the wired microphone is designed for straightforward integration with standard conferencing systems and collaboration platforms to support seamless collaboration.

• Q: What installation considerations should I know?

  A: Plan the installation by selecting a ceiling tile location with good line-of-sight and minimal interference, and prepare the ceiling by removing the tile to access the cavity space for proper mounting and wiring.

• Q: What color and finish should I expect?

  A: The unit features a white finish intended to blend with most ceiling palettes and maintain a clean, unobtrusive appearance in professional spaces.