General Questions - Polycom EF2201 Brochure & Specs

create a project with InstantDesigner. This easy-to-use tool takes you through a set of pull-down menus in which you
select the number and types of microphones, amplifiers, and other equipment; InstantDesigner then automatically
generates a Conference Composer system file. It will determine your matrix settings, gain structures, etc. If you need to
further adjust settings, our Conference Composer software will allow you to change anything in your system
configuration.
What parameters can I have access to in Conference Composer?
Conference Composer makes every parameter in the Vortex accessible. Conference Composer is organized into tabs
where each tab shows the controls for that particular function. There are tabs for the device inputs, the device outputs,
the automixer, matrixer, the logic inputs and outputs, presets, macros, room diagnostics, system, and the global settings
of the device.
What about the labels? How do they work?
Text labels can be entered for all the input and output signals, the logic pin names, and macro and preset names. Each of
these labels are stored within the Vortex and can be up to 16 characters in length.
What are the different levels on the left side of the Conference Composer software?
Conference Composer organizes your projects into a hierarchy of Workspace, Project, Device Chain, and Device. Starting
from the bottom of the list, a device is simply that – some piece of equipment that will be used in the installation. A
Device Chain is a collection of devices that are linked together through the EF Bus (that's where the name device chain
comes from). Typically these represent all the devices that are tied to a particular serial port on your
computer/controller. The project represents a collection of device chains while the workspace allows you to store a
collection of projects. You can keep multiple independent projects in your workspace. You can think of the workspace as
your hard drive, the projects as directories, the device chains as files and the devices as items in the files.
Will Conference Composer automatically get information from a Vortex?
You can choose to synchronize to a connected Vortex or collection of Vortex devices. This will cause Conference
Composer to go out and have all the products send their information to the PC. As you change values on the PC, the
corresponding changes take place in real-time on the connected devices.
Can I print my saved information?
Yes. There is a way to create a report from the configurations on your devices. Conference Composer makes it easy to
print reports.
Can I copy information in the software? To another Vortex?
Yes. You can copy information from one device to another device in the Conference Composer Navigator panel by simply
clicking and dragging the device into a second device or dragging any of the settings such as matrix settings or macro
settings from one device to another.

General Questions

Can the Vortex be used with ceiling microphones?
Yes. The combination of the Vortex's noise cancellation (to reduce the amount of noise picked up by the microphones),
the acoustic echo cancellation (the ability to handle positive room gain), and the AGC (to increase the signal level) allows
you to use ceiling microphones and loudspeakers and have your audio conferencing system work well. While we can't
break the laws of physics, we can at least make ceiling microphones work the way you would like them too.
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