Clearone Converge Pro 8i Professional Conferencing

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  • 8-channel AEC microphone mixer expansion unit (no outputs)
  • An input expansion box for the Converge Pro platform, the 8i delivers new economical configuration flexibility
  • 8-Channel AEC Microphone Mixer (Input Only)
  • (8) Mic/Line Switchable Inputs; (4) Line Level Only Inputs; Total (12) Inputs
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General Information

Category:Audio Conferencing EquipmentManufacturer:Clearone
Categorization By Manufacturer:Professional ConferencingModel:910-151-810

8-channel AEC microphone mixer expansion unit (no outputs)

An input-only expansion box for the Converge™ Pro platform. The 8i delivers new economical configuration flexibility. It can be added to 880 or 840T systems for additional mic and line inputs, allowing customers to match the number of inputs and outputs required for audio conferencing and sound reinforcement installations

Advanced Conferencing Feature Set

  • Economical Mic/Line only mixer for large configurations where additional output channels are not required
  • Next-generation Acoustical Echo Cancellation
    > Improved duplex performance
    > Push-to-talk microphone compatibility
  • Next-generation Noise Cancellation
    > Adaptive modeling to room ambient noise condition
  • Increased resolution on Microphone Preamp stage
    > 0-56 dB in 7 dB increments
  • Pre-AEC routing for Sound Reinforcement Applications
    > Maximum of 4 millisecond processing delay
  • Management Improvements
    > Integrated Ethernet and USB connections
    > SNMP and HTML remote management agents
    > Event scheduler
    > Diagnostic console
  • Simplified Configuration Software
    > Drag & drop A/V and channel objects
    > Selectable views—unit, matrix, channel
  • Expanded Serial Command List

Superior Audio Performance

  • Next-generation Distributed Echo Cancellation® on every mic input
  • First-mic priority delivers clear audio to the far end
  • 20 Hz-22 kHz bandwidth for full-range audio response
  • ALC & AGC keep participants’ audio balanced and consistent
  • Conference Rooms
  • Boardrooms
  • Courtrooms
  • Distance Learning Facilities
  • Convention Centers and Hotels
  • Training Rooms
  • Telemedicine Facilities
  • Houses of Worshipp

Audio Performance
Conditions: Unless otherwise specified,
all measurements are performed with a
20 Hz to 22 kHz BW limit (no weighting)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 22 kHz
±1dB
Noise (EIN): -126 dBu, 20 kHz BW, max
gain, Rs=150 Ω
THD+N: <0.02%
Dynamic Range: 100 dB (non Aweighted)
Crosstalk <-91 dB re 20 dBu @ 20 kHz
channel to channel


Auto Mixer Parameters
Number of Open Microphones (NOM)
PA Adaptive Mode
First Mic Priority Mode
Last Mic Mode
Maximum # of Mics Mode
Ambient Level
Gate Threshold Adjust
Off Attenuation Adjust
Hold Time
Decay Rate


Matrix Mixing Parameters
12 analog in/out
18 expansion bus in/out
8 assignable processing blocks in/out
4 assignable fader blocks in/out


Assignable Processing Blocks
Filters
All pass
Low pass
High pass
Low shelving
High shelving
Parametric EQ
Notch
CD Horn
Crossovers
Bessel
Butterworth
Linkwitz-Riley
Compressor
Delay; adjustable up to 250 ms

Ethernet
Autoswitching with Quality of Connection
(QoC)
10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network Port
10/100 Mbps Ethernet PC Port
RJ-45 Connectors


RS-232
Serial Command Protocol Only (Console
software not supported on RS-232 port)
DB-9 female
9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200
baud rate; 8 bits, 1 stop, no parity
Hardware flow control on (default)/off


USB
Version 2.0 compatible
Type B connector


Control/Status
DB-25 female A/B (2)
Inputs A/B: active low (pull to ground)
Outputs A/B: open collector, 40 VDC
max,
40 mA each
+3.3 VDC pins (2) (300 mA over-current
protected

Power Consumption
30 W Typical


Dimensions (L x D x H)
17.25” x 10.25” x 1.75”
43.8 x 26 x 4.5 cm


Weight
7.5 lbs/3.3375 kg unit weight
12 lbs/5.4kg shipping weight


Operating Temperature
14° F/-10° C to 122° F/50° C ambient unit
temperature