ClearOne ACCUMIC 800-157-001 User Manual

Clearone communications microphone user manual

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ClearOne Communications Inc. ~ 1825 Research Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 ~ tel 1-800-945-7730 ~ fax 1-800-933-5107

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  • Page 1 ClearOne Communications Inc. ~ 1825 Research Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 ~ tel 1-800-945-7730 ~ fax 1-800-933-5107...
  • Page 2 AccuMic User Manual ™...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........... .1 Service and support .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    AccuMic Microphone — Introduction Introduction The AccuMic ™ VC and the AccuMic PC are highly-advanced microphones that provide high quality, hands free audio. The AccuMic VC connects to video codecs to improve audio in videoconferencing applications. The AccuMic PC connects to a computer to improve audio in webconferencing applications.
  • Page 5: Unpacking

    Unpacking Carefully remove the AccuMic, cables and power supply from the packaging. Ensure that you received the following parts: AccuMic VC AccuMic VC 910-156-115 100-240V In Line Power Supply with Power Cord 551-153-001 AccuMic PC AccuMic PC 910-157-001 100-240V In Line Power Supply with Power Cord 551-153-001 Note: ClearOne Communications is not responsible for product damage incurred during shipment.
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    AccuMic Microphone — Introduction Product overview Microphone pad . Indicates when the microphones are activated. LEDs . Mutes or unmutes the microphones. Mute button AccuMic VC cable Figure 4. AccuMic VC connector cable .This plug provides an echo cancellation reference for the AccuMic, Speaker Reference In ensuring audio is clear and echo-free.
  • Page 7: Accumic Pc

    AccuMic PC Connecting the AccuMic PC The AccuMic PC provides the highest quality audio to any desktop webconferencing system. Featuring Distributed Echo Cancellation, automated gain control, gating control and adaptive ambient mode, the AccuMic PC flawlessly picks up audio within a full 360 degree coverage area.
  • Page 8 AccuMic Microphone — AccuMic PC To connect the AccuMic PC 1. Connect the 10-pin plug to the 10-pin connector on the AccuMic PC. 2. Connect the Speaker Ref In (green) to the Line Out connector on the PC soundcard. 3. Connect the Mic Out (red) to the Mic In on the PC soundcard. 4.
  • Page 9: Configuring Volume Control Settings

    AccuMic Microphone — AccuMic PC Configuring volume control settings To ensure audio is heard clearly on both ends, you must configure the Volume Control settings on your computer. You need to mute the near-end microphone balance to prevent local audio feedback. (Note: This does not mute the AccuMic Microphone). You also need to select and adjust the far-end microphone balance to ensure audio is being sent at a proper level and far-end participants can hear you.
  • Page 10 AccuMic Microphone — AccuMic PC To mute near-end microphone balance Note:You must mute the microphone balance to prevent local audio from looping back through your loudspeakers and causing feedback problems. 1. Open Volume Control panel. 2. On the menu, click Options Figure 10.
  • Page 11 To select and adjust far-end microphone balance Note: You must select Microphone in the Recording Control window to ensure audio is being sent to the far end. 1. Open Volume Control panel. 2. On the Options menu, click Properties. 3. In the Properties window, click Recording. 4.
  • Page 12: Accumic Vc

    AccuMic Microphone — AccuMic VC AccuMic VC Connecting the AccuMic VC The AccuMic VC easily connects to most video codecs at the line level audio input and output. Please refer to the table in the appendix for a list of video codecs that are compatible.
  • Page 13 To connect an AccuMic VC Extension Mic Note: Do not connect an AccuMic VC extension to an AccuMic PC. The AccuMic VC is not compatible with the AccuMic PC and will not work properly. 1. Disconnect the first AccuMic VC from the power source. 2.
  • Page 14: Operation

    AccuMic Microphone — Operation Operation Using the AccuMic The AccuMic is a plug-and-play microphone; the only function that is controlled manually is Mute. To mute the AccuMic 1. Press the Mute button (on top of the mic pad) to mute the AccuMic’s mic elements.The LEDs will turn red.
  • Page 15: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications Dimensions (L x W x H) 8" x 6.5" x 1" (20.3 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm) Weight 1 lb (.45 kg) Operation Temperature: 41–104° F (5–40° C) Humidity: 50–80% Storage Temperature: 41–158° F (5–70° C) Humidity: 10–90% Power 12 VDC, 2.5A, 25W, center positive...
  • Page 16: Video Codec Compatibility

    AccuMic Microphone — Appendix Video codec compatibility AccuMic VC only Figure 17. Video codec compatibility with AccuMic VC Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760...
  • Page 17: Warranty

    AccuMic Microphone — Appendix Warranty ClearOne Communications, Inc. (Manufacturer) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship. For full warranty information and coverage, refer to the ClearOne web- site at www.clearone.com. ClearOne Communications, Inc. 1825 Research Way Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760...
  • Page 18 AccuMic Microphone — Appendix Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760...
  • Page 19: Fcc Part 15 Compliance

    FCC Part 15 Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 20 AccuMic Microphone — Appendix Standard(s) to which Conformity is declared: 89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive": EN 55022: 1994 (Emissions) EN 61000-3-2:1995/A1/A2:1998 EN 61000-3-3:1995 EN 55024: 1998 (Immunity) EN 61000-4-2: 1995/A1:1998 EN 61000-4-3: 1996/A1:1998 EN 61000-4-4: 1995 EN 61000-4-5: 1995 EN 61000-4-6: 1996 EN 61000-4-8: 1993 EN 61000-4-11: 1994 73/23/EEC "Low Voltage Directive (LVD)":...

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