ClearOne Due Diligence findings and other matters

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ClearOne Due Diligence findings and other matters
07/20/2005
Converge Pro
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Introducing Converge Pro Series - Any
Conference - Any Room - Any Media
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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 1212 (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

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Converge Pro Mixer Line- Channel Table
Product Mic/Line Inputs Line Inputs Processing Channels Fader Channels Outputs Channel Telco Channels E-Bus
Converge Pro 880 8 4 8 4 12 0 Yes
Converge Pro 8I 8 4 8 4 0 0 Yes
Converge Pro 840T 4 4 4 4 9 1 Yes
Converge Pro TH20 0 2 0 0 2 1 Yes
Converge Pro 880T 8 4 8 4 12 1 Yes
Converge SR 1212 (non AEC) 8 4 8 4 12 0 Yes
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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 155.2 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 emails 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

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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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