ClearOne Introduces MAXAttach(TM) Conferencing Phone System

ClearOne Introduces MAXAttach(TM) Conferencing Phone System

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ClearOne Communications Inc. , the developer of MAX(TM) Wireless, the first wireless conferencing phone, today introduced its new MAXAttach(TM) wired conferencing phone system.

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MAXAttach is the only conferencing solution comprised of two complete phone units that link together. This provides even sound distribution in medium to small sized rooms by doubling the number of speakers and microphones available in single-unit conferencing phones -- without doubling the cost.

In larger rooms, one or two additional MAXAttach phones can be added to deliver unprecedented sound quality compared to competing products, with up to three additional loudspeakers and four additional microphones for better audio coverage. The result is clear, intelligible audio for natural and effortless conversations in virtually any size conference room.

"Finally, with our new MAXAttach conferencing system we can hear the people on the other end of the line and they can hear us," said Gail Sumpter, manager of finance and administration for the Association of Oil Pipe Lines. "From one end of our large conference room to the other, the clarity, pitch and volume are sublime. We can no longer use excuses such as 'can't hear you,' 'we are losing you,' and 'what is that crackling noise,' to get out of teleconferencing topics that we would rather avoid."

"The ultimate goal in any conferencing experience is for all participants to be able to hear and be heard clearly," said Joe Sorrentino, ClearOne's vice president of worldwide sales and marketing. "With competing single-unit conferencing phones, the quality of the conference is often compromised because both speakers and microphones can't always be placed in close proximity to all participants. MAXAttach overcomes this with its ability to expand audio coverage by linking complete phone units. Its flexible design can be used in virtually any conference room configuration and still deliver unrivaled voice quality."

All connected MAXAttach phones have their own controls so that participants, regardless of where they are seated in the room, can conveniently dial a call, mute microphones or adjust volume settings without having to stand up and reach across the conference table.

MAXAttach uses audio processing technologies from ClearOne's leading XAP(R) line of professional conferencing products to deliver clear, natural sound for interactive, productive group communication. Key technologies include:

* Gentner(R) Distributed Echo Cancellation(R) -- improves audio quality
by eliminating echo.

* Noise Cancellation -- removes background noises, such as those from
projectors, laptop computers and HVAC systems, making speech audio
easier to understand.

* Full-duplex sound -- allows participants on both ends of the call to
engage in highly interactive, productive conversations.

* First-microphone priority -- eliminates hollow "tunnel" sound by
activating only the microphone closest to the person speaking.

* Three microphones per phone unit -- provide 360-degree audio pickup to
ensure participants are heard clearly at the far end of the call.



MAXAttach is currently available for shipping. North American retail pricing will be $799, which is more than 10 percent off the price of two single ClearOne MAX phone units when ordered separately. International pricing may vary.

ClearOne is a communications solutions company that develops and sells products for audio, video and webconferencing. The reliability, flexibility and performance of ClearOne's comprehensive solutions create a natural communications environment, which saves organizations time and money by enabling more effective and efficient communication. On the Web: www.clearone.com.

For further information please contact: Bryce Benson of ClearOne Communications Inc., +1-800-945-7730 or +1-801-974-3786, or fax +1-801-977-0087, bryce.benson@clearone.com

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Source: ClearOne Communications Inc.

CONTACT: Bryce Benson of ClearOne Communications Inc., +1-800-945-7730
or +1-801-974-3786, or fax +1-801-977-0087, bryce.benson@clearone.com

Web site: http://www.clearone.com/


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