Monday, March 28, 2011

ClearOne Chat 160

ClearOne Chat 160 allows user to make hands-free Skype calls based upon the personal or group USB speaker phone. Full-duplex and rich audio can be obtained for calls on Skype, with the easy connection of the device to PCs and laptops. The USB is used for connecting the device with the main application, and proves to be highly portable and economical in the longer run. This ClearOne Chat product provides audio peripherals for conference groups.

HDConference technology forms the backbone of this ClearOne Chat full-duplex speaker phone. Legendary professional conferencing systems have been using these technologies for a long period of time. The users are given a benefit of roaming around while communicating, and do not remain tethered to the table. Furthermore, the audio quality is extremely rich and accounts for effortless conversations conducted over Skype. 

Some of the specific features of this ClearOne Chat device are 360-degree audio pickup that results from usage of 3 microphones provided with the device. Powered by 2.0 compatible USB, the device is capable of handling six conversation lists at the same time. Changes in the room acoustics are studied and automatically catered to by the adaptive modeling technology. Moreover, the microphone volume is also automatically adjusted in relation to the current speaker.

The background noise because of the working fans, projectors and lights is eliminated by the noise-reduction facility of the ClearOne Chat 160, while the acoustic echo is canceled out for the purpose of providing intelligible conversation. Users can speak and listen at the same time, with the help of the full-duplex feature of the device.

Moreover, this USB speakerphone has been tested by Skype itself, and is duly certified by the company. ClearOne Chat is completely compatible with the Skype application, and offers a convenient and easy way of using the communication software. The audio quality is not compromised with the full bandwidth feature, and can be used for holding effective communication.