Introduction - Polycom SoundStructure C16 Design Manual

Introduction

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The Polycom SoundStructure
that set a new standard for audio performance and conferencing in any style of room. With both monaural
and stereo acoustic echo cancellation capabilities, the SoundStructure conferencing products provide an
immersive conferencing experience that is unparalleled. The SoundStructure products are designed to
integrate seamlessly with supported Polycom Video Codec conferencing systems and Polycom touch
devices for the ultimate experience with HD voice, video, content, and ease of use.
Note: Recent Product Name Changes Not Shown in Graphics
With the release of SoundStructure Firmware 1.7.0 and SoundStructure Studio
1.9.0, the product names for the Polycom video and microphone conferencing
products have changed to reflect added support for Polycom
Group Series. However, the product name changes are not reflected in the graphics
and screenshots shown in this guide. For example, although Polycom HDX is now
Polycom Video Codec, some of the graphics in this guide still display the Polycom
Video Codec as HDX.
Additionally, RealPresence Group Series is compatible with older versions of
SoundStructure Studio and Firmware, and any concepts that refer to HDX apply for
Group Series as well.
The Polycom SoundStructure C16, C12, and C8 audio conferencing devices are single rack unit devices
that have 16 inputs and 16 outputs, 12 inputs and 12 outputs, or 8 inputs and 8 outputs respectively. The
SoundStructure SR12 is an audio device for commercial sound applications that do not require acoustic
echo cancellation capabilities and has 12 inputs and 12 outputs. Any combination of SoundStructure
devices can be used together to build systems up to a total of eight SoundStructure devices and up to 128
inputs and 128 outputs. SoundStructure products can be used with any style of analog microphone or
line-level input and output sources and are also compatible with the Polycom table and ceiling microphones.
The SoundStructure products are used in similar applications as Polycom's Vortex
but have additional capabilities including:
● Stereo acoustic echo cancellation on all inputs
● Direct digital integration with Polycom Video Codec or RealPresence
● Feedback elimination on all inputs
● More equalization options available on all inputs, outputs, and submixes
● Dynamics processing on all inputs, outputs, and submixes
● Modular telephony options that can be used with any SoundStructure device
● Submix processing and as many submixes as inputs
● Ethernet port for configuration and device management
Polycom, Inc.
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products are professional, rack-mountable, and audio processing devices
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RealPresence
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installed voice products
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Group Series systems
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