ClearOne INTERACT Professional Conferencing Microphone Expansion Unit

The ClearOne INTERACT Pro 8i is a powerful microphone expansion accessory designed to turbocharge the INTERACT Pro conferencing platform. Built for modern boardrooms, lecture halls, and large meeting spaces, the 8i adds eight additional microphones to your existing INTERACT Pro system, bringing the total microphone inputs to 16. This expansion delivers richer voice pickup, greater coverage, and a more natural, intelligible sound experience for every participant, no matter where they sit in the room. With integrated audio signal processing on the microphone inputs, the INTERACT Pro 8i ensures clear, balanced sound for discussions, presentations, and collaborative sessions. If you’re seeking a scalable, future-proof audio solution that grows with your organization, the INTERACT Pro 8i is engineered to deliver professional-grade performance without complicating your setup.

• Expands the INTERACT Pro platform to 16 microphone inputs by adding 8 new mics, enabling broader coverage and improved intelligibility in larger rooms and diverse seating arrangements. This scalable design lets you start with a smaller setup and grow as your collaboration needs evolve, ensuring you’re never limited by mic availability during critical meetings or hybrid sessions.
• Includes built-in audio signal processing on the microphone inputs specifically tuned for conferencing. This includes advanced digital signal processing to deliver clean voice pickup, reduce unwanted noise, and maintain consistent levels across all participants. Expect features such as echo cancellation, noise reduction, automatic gain control, and acoustic optimization that preserve natural voice quality while minimizing distraction.
• Seamless integration with the INTERACT Pro ecosystem. The 8i is designed to plug into the INTERACT Pro base system, enabling centralized control, streamlined firmware updates, and cohesive routing of microphone channels with your room’s other AV/UC components. Enjoy a unified user experience and don’t worry about compatibility gaps between devices in your conference environment.
• Enhances room acoustics and user experience with TRUE stereo acoustics. The expanded mic array supports more natural stereo imaging and spatial clarity, which helps participants feel more connected to the conversation and reduces listening fatigue during long sessions. This feature is especially beneficial for meetings with multiple speakers spread across a large room or U-shaped seating.
• Compact, reliable, and easy to deploy. The 8i expansion unit is purpose-built for professional conferencing environments, offering a streamlined form factor that fits cleanly into existing rack, cabinet, or tabletop setups. Its design prioritizes reliability, minimal maintenance, and straightforward installation so IT teams can deploy with confidence and users can focus on productive discussions rather than mic management.

Technical Details of ClearOne INTERACT Pro 8i

• Model: INTERACT Pro 8i
• Product type: Microphone expansion unit for the INTERACT Pro platform
• Microphone inputs: 16 total (adds 8 more mics to the base INTERACT Pro system)
• Processing: Built-in audio signal processing on microphone inputs for conferencing, including features that support clear, natural voice reproduction
• Compatibility: Designed to work within the ClearOne INTERACT Pro ecosystem, enabling seamless integration with the base unit and other compatible accessories

How to install ClearOne INTERACT Pro 8i

• Power down the INTERACT Pro system and ensure you have access to the base unit’s expansion connection point. Verify that you have the correct expansion link interface and any required cables provided with the 8i.
• Place the INTERACT Pro 8i in its designated rack, cabinet, or mounting area near the base unit, ensuring adequate ventilation and cable routing to prevent tangling or interference with other devices.
• Connect the 8i expansion unit to the INTERACT Pro base using the official expansion interface cable. Confirm a secure, clean connection to establish reliable communication between the base unit and expansion unit.
• Attach the eight additional microphones to the expansion unit using the appropriate mic cabling. Route the cables neatly to prevent tripping hazards and to minimize potential interference with room lighting or projection equipment.
• Power on the system and perform any available firmware updates for the INTERACT Pro base and the 8i expansion unit. Then open the management console to verify mic channel routing, calibrate mic levels if necessary, and confirm that all 16 inputs appear as active channels.
• Test the audio in a controlled meeting scenario. Adjust mic gain, pickup patterns, and DSP settings to optimize coverage for your room’s geometry and seating arrangement. Save the configuration as a room profile for quick future deployments.

Frequently asked questions

• What does the INTERACT Pro 8i add to my system? It adds eight additional microphone inputs to the INTERACT Pro platform, bringing the total microphone inputs to 16. This expansion improves coverage, intelligibility, and flexibility for larger rooms or diverse seating layouts.
• Is the 8i compatible with all INTERACT Pro configurations? Yes. The 8i is designed to work with the INTERACT Pro ecosystem, complementing the base system and other compatible accessories without requiring a complete system overhaul.
• What kind of processing does the 8i provide? The unit includes built-in audio signal processing on the microphone inputs to support conferencing. This typically includes features such as acoustic echo cancellation, noise reduction, automatic gain control, and other DSP optimizations to maintain clear, balanced sound across all participants.
• Can I use the 8i in TRUE stereo setups? Yes. The expanded microphone array supports TRUE stereo acoustics, delivering natural spatial imaging to improve voice localization and overall intelligibility in larger meeting environments.
• How do I install and configure the 8i? Install involves powering down the system, connecting the expansion unit to the base INTERACT Pro, attaching the eight new microphones, powering up, updating firmware, and configuring routing for all 16 mic inputs in the management console. It’s recommended to test room acoustics and calibrate mic levels to suit your space after installation.
• What scenarios is the INTERACT Pro 8i best suited for? Large conference rooms, training rooms, executive boardrooms, classrooms, and any space where multiple speakers are expected or where seating arrangements require broader mic coverage. The 8i helps ensure every voice is captured clearly, even in challenging acoustics.