1. Converge Pro ClearOne Due Diligence findings and other matters
07/20/2005
Converge Pro
Rev. 12/21/2007

2. Introducing Converge Pro Series
- Any Conference
- Any Room
- Any Media
Rev. 12/21/2007

3. Professional Conferencing product line – Converge Pro Series
Large-scale audio applications
Models
Converge Pro 880
Converge Pro 840T
Converge ProTH20
Converge Pro 8I
Converge Pro 880T (NEW)
Converge SR (NEW)
Benefits
Superior Audio
ClearOne next generation algorithms
Field proven technology
Configuration flexibility
More models
Improved SR feature sets
Improved ease of use
Simplified programming
Reduced installation times
World Class customer service
Tech support
Field engineering
Rev. 12/21/2007

4. Converge Pro Mixer Line- Channel Table
Product
Mic/Line
Inputs
Line
Processing
Channels
Fader
Outputs
Channel
Telco
E-Bus
Converge Pro
880 8 4 12
Yes 8I
840T 9 1
TH20 2
880T
Converge
SR 1212 (non AEC)
Rev. 12/21/2007

5. Converge Pro Key Features- Connections & Communications
USB (Type B) Front Panel Control
Dual Port Ethernet Connection
PC Port
Network Port
Dual Port RJ-45 Expansion Bus Connection
Time Division Multiplexed Mix/Minus audio and control slots
Improved speed
Expanded distance to 200 feet between units
RS-232 Port
Up to kbaud
Cannot connect with console
GPIO Ports
Dual Port DB-25
Mini-Phoenix Audio channels connectors
Color coded based on channel type
Differential inputs/outputs
Rev. 12/21/2007

6. Converge Pro Key Features- Signal Processing
Acoustical Echo Cancellation Feature Additions
Smoothing Filters to reduce artifacts
Improved Adaption and Suppression routines
20Hz-22kHz full bandwidth
Automated Push-to-Talk microphone mode feature
AEC Freezing
Microphone Threshold
Pre AEC Channels
Bypasses AEC processing (4msec maximum delay)
Mixer feature additions
Gain/Gating control tracking
Cross Point Gain for channel volume control
4- Fader channels
Microphone Pre-Amp Gain
7dB Sets for improved microphone gain matching
Automatic Gain algorithms
Automatic Level Control
Automatic Gain Control
Rev. 12/21/2007

7. Converge Pro Key Features- Signal Processing
Telco feature additions
Caller ID
Type I & Type II ( US/EU)
Noise Cancellation on receive channel
ClearEffect algorithm
Receive Automatic Level Control (ALC)
G-Link (TH20)
Call Management/Processing additions
Ringer selection
Robust dial tone detection scheme
Improved ringer detection
International impedance matching
Off-Hook DTMF Generation
Rev. 12/21/2007

8. Converge Pro Key Features- Console Programming
Enhanced Views
Unit View
Route Indications/Table
Drag & Drop A/V Devices
High level audio controls
Channel View
Access to all signal processing
Set cross point
Channel object drag & drop
Database Builder
Create custom A/V devices or use C1
Create custom channel objects
Improved preset presentation
Automatically sets input row
Simplified check box on all frames
Rev. 12/21/2007

9. Converge Pro Key Features- System Diagnostics
Improved Signal Generator
White/Pink Noise Generator
Sweep Generator
Timed terminations
System Checks
Telco verification
Microphone checks
Output Checks
Clip/Presence Indications
Improved Metering
Peak & Hold Indications
Faster streaming
Rev. 12/21/2007

10. Converge Pro Key Features- Management
Timed Events
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Agent
ClearOne MIB with Traps & Get/Set
Interface with enterprise management consoles (HP Openview)
Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP)
Send s to maintenance personnel on traps
Embedded Web Server
Remote maintenance from web pages
Audio control/monitoring of channels
Site wide dial & control page
Site firmware updates
Access from standard web browser
Control API Improvements
GPIO Status Command
Delay Command
System Checks
Event/Device Logging
Rev. 12/21/2007

11. Converge Pro Key Features- Other
Convert/Compare Utility
Converts XAP site files to Converge files
Compare Converge files for parameter differences
Firmware Updates
Point to Point mode
Point to Multipoint mode (Expansion Bus)
Update from Web or Console Application
Security
Three access levels
Administrator, Maintenance, End User
Password verification
Front Panel Control
Channel Gain/Mute control
Configuration Settings
Preset & Macro execution
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