Polycom Vortex EF2241 Brochure & Specs

Benefits
Industry leading audio quality – Design
enhancements improve the audio experience
for even the most demanding listening envi-
ronments; support for the broadest range of
microphones in the industry
Versatile telephone connection – With
the Vortex EF2241, add standard (PSTN-
based) calls or enjoy wideband audio per-
formance with the Polycom SoundStation
VTX 1000™ conference phone
Hear every word with Polycom's
industry-leading acoustic echo and
noise cancellation – Ensures the highest
possible audio quality between sites with 20
kHz bandwidth, 270 ms tail length, more
than 10 dB of room gain, and a convergence
rate of over 40 dB per second on each mic/
line channel
Integrated voice and video solution –
May be linked with additional Vortex
Installed Voice products including Vortex
EF2201, Vortex EF2210, Vortex EF2211,
Vortex EF2241 and Vortex EF2280; Polycom's
SoundStation VTX 1000 wideband confer-
ence phone and Polycom's video conferenc-
ing systems including the VSX™ 7000 and
8000 product lines
Easy setup – Conference Composer™ and
Polycom Instant Designer™ software make
configuration fast and simple
Easy to operate – Controllable via
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Crestron , AMX or other room control
systems, RS-232, the Vortex EF-IR11 infrared
controller, or from the unit's front panel; 16
factory presets and 32 user configurable
presets allow quick selection of operating
parameters
Adaptable to user requirements – User-
programmable delays on all outputs, 5-band
parametric EQ on all inputs and outputs,
intelligent Automatic Gain Control, 256
macros, system diagnostics, and other
tools ensure the best performance for
all room conditions
Polycom Vortex
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Acoustic echo/noise canceller with automatic
microphone/matrix mixer and phone add
Expand the audio capabilities of your installed conferencing
facility and easily add phone calls.
The Vortex EF2241 enhances the productivity of conferencing and distance learning installations through
industry-leading acoustic echo and noise cancellation, plus a DSP-based telephone interface - with support
for up to four microphones.
Designed as a companion to Polycom's Vortex EF2280 model, as well as for standalone applications, the
Vortex EF2241 automatically mixes four microphones and other audio, while canceling acoustic echoes and
annoying background noise. The Vortex EF2241 includes an interface to the standard (PSTN) telephone net-
work. It provides connections for multiple microphones and auxiliary inputs and includes a 10 Watt power
amplifier for driving loudspeakers in the room.
The Vortex EF2241 supports four auxiliary audio sources and automatic mixing of up to four microphones
per device. If more microphones or telephone interface channels are needed, additional Vortex units can be
linked. Each microphone channel features industry-leading acoustic echo cancellation to prevent received
signals from being retransmitted to their original locations. Neural network Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
reacts only to valid speech patterns, bringing voices within desired levels. User-adjustable AGC controls for
each channel, and settings for the five-band parametric EQ, are offered on all input and output channels.
The high-quality audio choice to access the power of Polycom unified collaborative communications solutions.
With the greatest breadth and depth of integrated video, voice, and Web solutions, only Polycom delivers
the ultimate communications experience. Our market-leading conferencing and collaboration technologies,
supported by world-class service, enable people and organizations to maximize their effectiveness and pro-
ductivity. Add to that the most experience and proven best-practices in the industry, and it's clear why
Polycom has become the smart choice for organizations seeking a strategic advantage in a real-time world.
EF2241
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Connect. Any Way You Want.