ClearOne Chat 170 Summary

A speakerphone for individual or small group use, the CHAT 170 connects to PCs and laptops for rich, full-duplex audio communication with Microsoft Office Communicator 2007. The CHAT 170 is the perfect addition to the office or conference room for greatly enhanced collaboration.

The CHAT 170 was created by ClearOne to fill the need for a hands-free speakerphone for small groups or individuals using Microsoft's unified communications platform, Office Communications Server 2007. The CHAT 170 is a completely full-duplex speakerphone that delivers superior hands-free audio for Office Communicator 2007 and eliminates the need for large, expensive tabletop conference phones in offices and conference rooms. Providing true plug-and-play operation, the CHAT 170 requires no drivers to be installed; just plug it into a USB port and all incoming Office Communicator calls ring on the CHAT 170.

CHAT 170 ADVANTAGES
The CHAT 170 has 3 microphone elements and a large loudspeaker for a full 360° pickup and the ability to easily manage from 1 to 6 call participants. The CHAT 170 also contains the advanced audio signal processing technologies that were developed for ClearOne's market-leading professional audio conferencing products.

• Applications
  
  • Office Communicator 2007
  • Perfect for:
    
    • Boardrooms
    • Small Conference Rooms
    • Executive Offices
    • Home Offices
    • Ad-hoc conferences any time, any place
• Advantages
  
  • Provides high quality speakerphone capabilities on PCs or laptops:
    
    • Connect the CHAT 170 to PCs and laptops via USB for hands-free, full-duplex audio with
    • Office Communicator 2007
    • Incoming calls ring on the CHAT 170
    • True plug-and-play operation
      
      • Requires no drivers or software to be installed
    • Also provides crystal-clear audio for video conferencing and streamed multimedia content
    • Eliminates the need for large, expensive tabletop conference phones in executive offices
    • Replaces the PC’s speakers and microphone with a high-quality, hands-free audio solution
    • Sleek industrial design complements the professional environment of boardrooms and executive offices
• Enjoy crisp, clear audio:
  
  • Advanced ClearOne audio processing technologies deliver remarkably rich, full audio for natural, effortless conversations:
    
    • True full-duplex performance allows users to listen and speak at the same time without audio cutting in and out
    • Distributed Echo Cancellation® eliminates acoustic echo
    • Noise cancellation identifies and removes ambient room noise
    • Advanced automatic level management automatically adjusts microphone levels
  • Three built-in microphones provide full 360-degree coverage up to 8 feet from device
    
    • Easily manage 1-6 call participants
    • Provides rich audio from the far side participants
  • Full bandwidth frequency response delivers better audio

ClearOne Chat 170 Core Features

• Full-duplex audio performance allows users to listen and speak at the same time without audio cutting in and out
• Distributed Echo Cancellation® identifies and eliminates acoustic echo
• Noise cancellation samples the ambient room noise and cancels it out for more natural sounding conversations
• First microphone priority intelligently changes microphone levels depending on who is doing the talking
• Automatic gain and level controls adjust microphone and speaker levels automatically

ClearOne Chat 170 Technical Specifications

• Connections
  • USB connector
  • Version 2.0 compatible
  • Type: Mini B Female
• Controls
  • Volume up
  • Volume down
  • Microphone mute
• Operating System Support
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
• Audio
  • Speaker
  • Bandwidth: 200Hz-20kHz
  • Max output level: 86dB SPL @ 1 foot
• Microphone
  • Bandwidth: 20Hz-10kHz
• Processing
  • Full-duplex
  • Acoustic echo cancellation
  • Noise cancellation
  • Automatic level controls
• Power
  • USB-powered
  • 5 VDC @ 500mA maximum
• Environmental
  • Operating temperature: 5-40 degrees C (41-104 degrees F)
  • Storage temperature: 0-70 degrees C (32-158 degrees F)
• Mechanical
  • CHAT 170 dimensions (WxDxH): 7.4” x 7.4” x
  • 1.8” (18.8cm x 18.8cm x 4.6cm)
  • Weight: 1.17 lbs (.53kg)
• Compliance
  • RoHS
  • FCC Class A Part 15
  • ICES-003
  • EU compliance
• Part Number
  • 910-156-250 CHAT 170
    • Connects to PCs & Laptops