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  Mute is not the only function for Clockaudio’s “Buttons”

  Why there are virtually limitless possibilities for this non-verbal cue option.

  In business settings like boardrooms and conference rooms, visual cues are critical in keeping people informed and focused on important matters. It allows for information to be provided in a glance, and for an easier flow of non-verbal communication. In many ways this can reduce confusion, improve efficiencies, increase productivity, and enhance security.

  One visual cue that stands out is the button or touch switch available with many of Clockaudio’s professional microphones. The button, acting as a high/low contact closure, can set in motion an assortment of commands that are only limited by your creativity.

  Anyone that has used one (or many) of Clockaudio’s professional microphones can understand the tremendous benefit of having an integrated button with LED to instantaneously mute the microphone. But aside from giving you the opportunity to keep unwanted noise or that nagging cough out of the zoom meeting you are hosting; did you know that these Clockaudio “mute” buttons can be used for virtually any other logic signal you can imagine?

  

  For example, when connected to the room’s control system, Clockaudio’s TS003 Capacitive Touch Switch can be used to trigger the system to raise and lower blinds on a window - all with the touch of a button. If you want to have an effortless way to drop or recoil a projector screen, the touch switch can signal the control system to do that too.

  Program the room’s controls to be triggered to use the button to turn the lights on or off or configure it to function as a panic button with a color that signals there may be a concern or possible situation in progress.

  With Clockaudio’s RGB LED capability, you have an extra layer of “information” you can provide at the button. By using a system of color codes, you can customize non-verbal commands. In fact, with literally hundreds of color choices, you can easily set different status indicators to mean just about anything.

  Over the years, we have learned from integrators many of the ways that our “buttons” have been used to provide information. Here are just a few examples.

  

  One of the US’s top national, political networks (rhymes with box), integrates the TS003 button in the ceiling to trigger the control system to alert occupants upon entering a space. This status signal enables people within the space to easily recognize whether the room is live – keeping people from talking on air when they should be keeping quiet and that goes for both sides of the aisle!

  For one of our clients with a top-secret facility, as part of the room’s controls, the TS003 buttons were programmed to indicate the level of security clearance for the information that was being discussed within a room. Simply by assigning a distinct color to each clearance level, the button could relay critical info that provide a system of checks and balances. This allows clients to immediately know that only the right people are receiving the necessary information.

  Product Highlight

  About Clockaudio’s TS003 Capacitive Touch Switch
  Providing multiple colors, the TS003 capacitive touch switch provides clear and precise visual operational status.

  With no moving parts, low-profile mounting, and encapsulated electronics, TS003 also provides protection from office contaminants affecting its operation. Comes with modular under desk mount controller. The TS003 is self-calibrating, extremely reliable and provides trouble free use

  Terminated with RJ 45 connector and supplied with a touch switch controller (TS-C1) allows connection via CAT 5E patch cable back to CDT-100 or directly to DSP.
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  Sometimes the status indicators, have less to do with function, performance, and security and more to do with convenience. In this capacity, you can have a button trigger just about anything. Your options are endless.

  We have focused much of this blog on Clockaudio’s TS003, but this is not the only “button” that provides options for visual signals and performing simple commands.

  Here is a list of other “buttons” that can be used to signal and indicate the status level of your choosing. As with so many products offered by Clockaudio, your choices are customizable and always “clearly different.”

  Choose from:

  Physical button + Bicolor LED: (Red + Green)

  • S80S-PTT
  • SM80S-PTT / SM80SN-PTT
  • SM80S-X5-PTT / SM80SN-X5-PTT
  • SM80S-RF-PTT / SM80SN-RF-PTT

  Capacitive + RGB LED (Red + Green + Blue)

  • SWP-2-RGB / SWP-2N-RGB
  • CS1S-RF-RGB / CS1SN-RF-RGB
  • CS2S-RF-RGB / CS2SN-RF-RGB
  • CS3S-RF-RGB / CS3SN-RF-RGB
  • CS4S-RF-RGB / CS4SN-RF-RGB
  • CRM200S-RF-RGB / CRM200SN-RF-RGB
  • CRM202S-RF-RGB / CRM202SN-RF-RGB
  • CRM203S-RF-RGB / CRM203SN-RF-RGB

  Membrane Switch + Red LED

  • S133-RF
  • S135-RF
  • S140-RF
  • S155-RF
  • S157-RF
  • C015E-RF
  • C016E-RF

  (Old School) Red (physical) Square Button + LED backlight

  • S120S PTT
  • S120XS PTT
  • S120X5S PTT

  The S80S-PTT - Through Table Microphone Mount with Bi-Color LED indicator and Pre-Wired Latching or PTT Switch.
  

  
  
  
  

  The S133-RF and S135-RF – Desk stand with fully programmable touch pad.

  In conclusion, the importance of visual cues in business settings cannot be overstated. Touch switches like the TS003 and others combined with a room’s control system can allow for easy to see communication, an exchange of non-verbal information, improvements in productivity, and increases in overall efficiency.

  Whether it's for meetings, presentations, or any other business function, Clockaudio’s “buttons” can provide invaluable tools that ensure everyone is on the same page.

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  The Beauty of Collaboration: Unleashing the Power of Partnerships

  In a world driven by innovation and interconnectedness, collaboration has emerged as the key catalyst for progress. When power partners come together, whether it be brands, companies, or individuals, the results can be transformative. In this blog, we explore the beauty of collaboration in various contexts and highlight how it drives innovation, fosters creativity, and shapes the world we live in.

  From combining products and technologies to igniting the potential of great minds, and leveraging communication tools for seamless collaboration, we certainly believe in the power of collaboration.

  I. Power Partnerships: Bringing Brands and Products Together
  Collaboration between brands has the potential to create something truly remarkable. When two or more products are brought together to leverage their unique strengths, the innovative solutions that result can surpass individual capabilities, revolutionize industries, and leave a lasting impact.

  Clockaudio has had the opportunity and continues to power with incredible brands that are known for their commitment to excellence such as Audinate and their de facto standard for digital media networking solutions, Dante.

  With unparalleled audio quality, Dante distributes uncompressed, multi-channel digital media via standard Ethernet networks, with near-zero latency and perfect synchronization. Its intuitive user interface and network management features make system integration easy and allows even the most challenging networks to be configured quickly and easily.

  

  The benefits of the Clockaudio and Audinate’s Dante collaboration include ease of use, interoperability, economic efficiency, sound quality, integration compatibility and features audio solutions such as the CDT-100, C303 and TIM-1000.

  For more on these solutions, read on:

  

  CDT-100- The Clockaudio Dante Transporter - an advanced professional Dante communication product which combines audio and control transport using network-based Dante protocol.

  C 303-D / C 303-D-P- PoE Dante & AES67 Tri element array hanging microphone designed for unobtrusive all-round high-quality pickup necessary in places such as boardrooms, conference rooms, court rooms and other venues.

  

  

  TIM-1000Clockaudio’s low-profile ceiling microphone with the unique ability to track sound within a room.

  For more on the manufacturer partnership, Clockaudio and Audinate / Dante, click here.

  II. Companies Unite: Unleashing the Potential of Collaborative Technology
  The collaboration between companies holds immense power to drive technological advancements. Together, companies can bridge expertise, resources, and visions to create groundbreaking solutions.

  Clockaudio’s collaboration with Sound Control Technologies enables both companies to provide high quality solutions to create a more streamlined system and method of audio control and removes the need for 3rd party controls.

  By sharing knowledge and leveraging collective strengths, companies can overcome challenges and achieve what was once thought impossible, all while streamlining integration and companies such as Sound Control Technologies, truly make a difference in system design for integrators.

  

  Other past collaboration efforts include a three-part power team between Q-SYS, Control Concepts and Clockaudio in creating a new plugin for the TIM-1000, Trackable Intelligent Microphone.

  Concepts and Clockaudio in creatin a new plugin for the TIM-1000, our Trackable Intelligent Microphone.

  The Q-SYS plugin enables the dynamic features of TIM-1000 to be simply and easily controlled through the Q-SYS™ software-based audio, video & control Ecosystem from QSC.

  This plugin is available through the Asset Manager portal within the Q-SYS Designer Software. Facilitation of the control programming and interface for the new plugin was done by control programming and software development experts, Control Concepts. For more on this three-part collaboration, click here.

  

  III. The Magic of Collaborative Minds: From Ideas to Reality
  Collaboration among individuals, fuels creativity and propels great ideas to life. This type of brainstorming explores diverse perspectives, interdisciplinary collaborations, and allows for the cross-pollination of ideas.

  Companies like Clockaudio, that are willing to “listen” foster an environment of shared knowledge, which can further drive progress and innovation, while bringing out the best in people and solutions.

  Clockaudio is always grateful for the input and feedback it receives from consultants, integrators, distributors, representatives, industry colleagues, other audio professionals, and team members inside and outside of the organization.

  Great ideas often come from challenges, and these challenges create the opportunity to build new products. Such was the case with Clockaudio’s Consultant Series of professional audio microphones.

  For example, Clockaudio’s Consultant Boundary Series with inbuilt electronic touch sensitive switch was developed to minimize the number of microphones on the conference table while maintaining high performance and ease of installation. Check out the CS-S-Series RGBfor more on this product innovation that was inspired by one of our industry colleagues.

  

  IV. Communication Tools for Seamless Collaboration
  Effective collaboration requires robust communication tools that bridge geographical distances and enable real-time interaction. Tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, video and teleconferencing all require a microphone interface.

  Particularly during the pandemic, but on-going in our post-Covid corporate culture shift, high standards for audio quality whether in a remote, in-office or hybrid work arrangement are paramount.

  Our collaboration with Zoom enabled our line of USB and “remote warrior” solutions to really shine and ensure that audio, when muted, never leaves the microphone. For more on this collaboration, click here.

  

  With our Zoom partnership, the integration enables products like our Clockaudio CUB-33 tabletop microphone to mute the mic from the touch screen on the microphone base or from the Zoom platform itself.

  

  Conclusion: Collaborate to Transform the World
  The power of collaboration is truly awe-inspiring. When power partners unite, remarkable things happen. By bringing brands together, combining technology, unleashing the potential of great minds, and leveraging innovative communication tools, collaboration streamlines progress and paves the way for transformative change.

  As we embrace collaboration in all its forms, we have the opportunity to shape a world
  that is more interconnected, innovative, and harmonious. Together, let us empower others to harness the power of collaboration and make a lasting impact in all our respective fields.

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  Clockaudio & Commercial Integrator on Democratizing Access to High-Quality Audio

  This blog is a transcript and throwback chat with Commercial Integrator’s Editor in Chief, Dan Ferrisi, and Clockaudio’s North American Managing Director, Bob
  Moreau on the importance of enabling remote workers to enjoy simple, versatile audio solutions.

  Delving into trends seen for remote offices since the pandemic, we highlight two of Clockaudio’s USB Solutions – the CUI2 and the CUB-33.

  

  CI: What topline trends are you seeing regarding the drive to bring high-quality audio from boardroom and enterprise environments into the home for remote workers?

  Bob Moreau: Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, we have seen a lot of people complain about the lack of good sound and intelligibility. And, as we know, if you have a meeting for 20 minutes or half an hour, if the sound is not up to par, you can get a lot of brain fatigue trying to understand the people at the far side.

  This has been a big focus for us, and that is what we have been trying to address. We have been working on a new platform - a USB platform - to bring some of the solutions that have been proven over the years, which we use in boardrooms, huddle rooms and similar environments, and apply them into smaller office settings and in home applications.

  The genuinely exciting part is, you now have the same flexibility as our Dante platform in terms of microphone options, but in a USB format that can connect directly to your computer.

  CI: Tell me a little bit about the value proposition of the CUI2, which is well suited for workers looking for simplicity and versatility.

  Moreau: The CUI2 is a little bit of a hybrid. Instead of coming out with one USB-type microphone for home, we wanted to give the user more flexibility. Because every home / remote office environment is different, just like every office is different.

  

  

  Our motto has always been that we do not want to limit the possibilities. With the CUI2, you can use any type of condenser microphone from Clockaudio.

  You can use any type of control device from Clockaudio with the RGB rings and the switch. And you can really customize, to your environment and your needs.

  That is the beauty of it. It is integrator-centric and for people working remotely who want something a little bit more sophisticated, they can do that with a lot of options.

  CI: Now, the CUB-33 is even simpler, suiting people who do not want an install that is going to be more involved. Tell us about that.

  Moreau: Not everybody is going to want to drill a hole in their new table or want to do modifications to an existing table they have purchased. Some people are looking for more of a plug-and-play type of a product.

  The CUB-33 is using the same type of interface as the CUI2.

  The only difference is that it has a permanent microphone on it, with a semi-rigid gooseneck and a C3 cardioid capsule, which is one of our signature capsules. And the beauty of this package is that it also can give you a lot of visual cues.

  For instance, you have a view-meter that can be activated on the screen that allows you to see if you are overloading. Obviously, you do not hear yourself when you are communicating with somebody on the far side, but they hear if you are distorting, so, you now have visual cues to help you.

  The other thing is the display is rather large, enabling you to see if your mic is on or if you are muted.

  It also gives you flexibility if you want to have your microphone, for example, to function as a push-to-mute. You are in control. Just push to mute the microphone if you must cough or something like that, or, you can have it latching.

  The cool thing is that it mutes locally within the unit. So, you are sure that if the display shows you are muted, the mic is off. You have full privacy. The other remarkable thing about this unit is that it is one USB cable. You connect it to your laptop or computer of choice, and you are up and running. It is as simple as that.

  

  

  CI: What is the timeline of availability for these products?

  Moreau: The CUI2 is presently in stock and available. The CUB-33 launched at ISE in Barcelona in 2021 and became available about two weeks after that.

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  Maintaining Audio Quality in a Hybrid Work Model

  Around the world, the pandemic created an entirely new way to conduct business that allowed for remote work and flexible schedules. But before the pandemic, working from home was not as common. In fact, before the pandemic only about 6% of the working population worked primarily from home and about 75% of workers had never worked from home.

  When the pandemic occurred in 2020 businesses were forced to get creative and implement work from home and hybrid work strategies to keep everyone safe and ensure business continuity.

  By May 2020, over a third of employed workers (approximately 48.7 million people) worked from home; the majority working in office-based business and professional occupations. Within the management and professional occupations, 57% of workers worked from home.

  Interestingly, remote work was more common for women (40%) versus men (30%) (but this was not attributed to childcare responsibilities). Regardless, both men and women suddenly became aware of the need to set up a home office. With this new workforce operating from virtually everywhere BUT the office, companies had to find a way to ensure that remote workers could communicate effectively and clearly with management and collaborate with coworkers despite being dispersed over a larger geographic area.

  Maintaining professional communication relied heavily on collaboration tools such as video conferencing, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom, and these platforms relied even more on sound and audio quality to keep conversations clearly understood.

  This created a tremendous need for professional, flexible, and customizable audio tools that could deliver – such as Clockaudio’s remote USB microphone solutions – the CUI-2 and the CUB-33.

  Hybrid Work is Here to Stay

  Post pandemic companies continue to embrace ideas like the partial work week, flex schedules, hoteling, and remote working. For most, the concerns over productivity that were initially raised, have been put to rest, and many businesses now enjoy operating equally effectively from home or the office.

  About 29% of work in the US has been able to be done remotely with zero productivity loss.

  When polled, employees who experienced the mandated “work from home period” during the pandemic actually favored a hybrid schedule over full-time remote work.
  Studies show that 83% of employees are in favor of a hybrid work schedule where they can work from home at least one day a week. Only about 32% favor a full-time remote schedule.

  Lessons Learned

  Lessons learned from the pandemic were that a hybrid work schedule could offer employees flexibility in scheduling and assist with prioritizing the ever-elusive work/life balance. As most companies know, a healthy and productive workforce leads to a better bottom line. Armed with this knowledge, many businesses have continued to allow employees the flexibility of working in and out of the office.

  For employers maintaining a hybrid schedule means they can still have face to face time with employees for important meetings but can trust that productivity and workflow will still be accomplished on remote workdays. Currently a hybrid work model is used by 63% of high growth companies with no sign of reverting back.

  The Importance of Technology for A Hybrid Work Force

  One concern business owners still have about hybrid work is the consistency of the technology their employees are using to work remotely.

  Integrated audio tools on platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, desktops, and cell phones have their limitations when used to speak with co-workers, clients, and vendors.

  This is one reason why the C-Suite sees the importance of creating standards for audio quality for employees in and out of their offices. Creating a technology standard for home office set ups is one way employers can ensure that no matter who you talk to in their organization, and no matter where they are working from, you will have a quality audio experience.

  Commercial-grade microphones, such as the aforementioned CUI-2 and CUB-33 provide the convenience of a USB microphone with stellar performance and sound while reducing any chance of brain fatigue or miscommunication.

  Clockaudio’s USB Tabletop Mic, the CUB-33 is an excellent choice for companies in need of remote videoconferencing.

  The CUB-33 microphone is designed for professionals working from home or at the office, as well as for streamers, gamers, and podcasters.

  

  This tabletop microphone comes with the popular C3 series Gooseneck and a capacitive touch screen with an integrated VU meter. This distinctive feature will display the microphone levels to indicate if the mic is clipping or if the microphone levels are too low. The mute button can also be configured as push to mute or latch.

  Bottom heavy for added stability, the CUB-33 is robust, and easy to set up. Forward thinking, it was built to have ‘’mute-sync’’ compatibility with the Zoom meeting app. Using technology that is both easy to install and operate is key for work from office setups.

  Embracing the new reality and normalcy of working hybrid or remotely, companies and employees also understand that their technology needs to evolve and stay flexible.

  With Clockaudio’s CUI-2, you can now maintain the highest degree of sound integrity while configuring your own microphone solution, customized to specifically suit your needs and your work environment, wherever that may be.

  Choose your microphone, choose your application, and plug and play into the CUI-2 for sound quality that is guaranteed to be "clearly different". With the CUI-2 USB Stereo Mic Preamp Interface, there is nearly endless microphone configurability, perfect for any home office setup.

  

  In Closing

  When planned properly and used as part of an overall strategy, the hybrid work model can contribute to more positive corporate culture, organizational improvements, and an increase in company productivity. Worker benefits include greater satisfaction, collaboration and improved mental health.

  To be successful, companies must ensure their workflow and work process remains consistent despite where an employee works from. Implementing standards for home offices and for technical equipment, including audio equipment such as microphones, can go a long way in providing reliable communication and business continuity.

  Today, professionals everywhere trust Clockaudio for quality audio microphone solutions for video conferencing and other hybrid work demands.

  
  
• Captivating Presentations: Elevating Your Content with Professional Microphones

  In the dynamic world of content creation and remote communication, the quality of your audio can make or break your message. Whether you're a YouTuber, a Twitch streamer, a Discord community leader, or a professional navigating the virtual realm through platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom, the right microphone can be your secret weapon. In this blog, we'll explore the benefits of desktop-based professional microphones, particularly gooseneck and low-profile options, and why they're essential for creators who demand top-notch audio quality.

  The Power of Desktop Professional Microphones

  1. Maximum Mobility and Flexibility: Desktop microphones offer a level of mobility and flexibility that headset microphones simply can't match. They allow you to position the microphone precisely where you need it without being tethered to your computer. This freedom is invaluable for content creators who need to move around or show visual elements on their screen while speaking or presenting a subject.

  

  2. Voice-Centric Focus: Professional desktop microphones are designed with one primary goal – capturing your voice with unmatched clarity. This specialization ensures that your message is front and center, free from background noise and distractions. With the clarity of your message, the value you provide as an educator or instructor increases exponentially.

  3. Gooseneck Microphones: Gooseneck microphones, which can be bent or modified to your preferred angle, offer the ultimate flexibility. You can position them to capture your voice while staying out of the way of your screen or camera. Clockaudio's gooseneck microphones are a prime example of this versatile design and a popular favorite for environments where multiple speakers will be using the microphone set up. Shown here is Clockaudio’s D-33, dynamic cardioid gooseneck microphone designed for speech purposes in a variety of commercial audio applications. With its rugged all-metal construction, the mic is available fully flexible or with a semi-rigid shaft in satin black (custom colors available).

  

  4. Low-Profile Microphones: Low-profile microphones, like Clockaudio's options, allow you to maintain a comfortable distance of 12" to 18" from the microphone while still achieving exceptional audio pick-up. This not only ensures consistent audio quality but also enhances your on-screen presence.

  Shown at right is the popular C012E-RF, Clockaudio’s Through Table Cardioid Boundary Layer Microphone, also available in nickel.

  Deciding Between the Mics: Condenser vs. Dynamic
  When it comes to desktop microphones, you'll often encounter two main types: condenser and dynamic microphones. Let's break down their pros and cons to help you make an informed choice:

  Condenser Microphone Benefits include:
  - Outstanding Sensitivity: Condenser microphones are highly sensitive and excel at capturing the nuances of your voice.
  
  - Wide Frequency Range: They offer a broad frequency response, resulting in crisp, clear, and detailed audio.
  
  - Ideal for Office and Remote Settings: Condenser mics are perfect for both office environments and remote setups, ensuring consistent, high-quality audio.

  Considerations: Some things to consider when using a condenser microphone include its sensitivity to background noise. Understand that these mics can pick up ambient sounds, so a quiet environment is essential. Another consideration is external power as some condenser mics require phantom power, which might necessitate additional equipment.

  

  Our series of C3 Slimline Condenser Gooseneck, such as the C 3100 shown here are great for use in boardrooms, conferencing and a wide variety of applications requiring unobtrusive and easily detachable gooseneck microphones with consistent sound quality.

  Dynamic Microphones Benefits:
  - Excellent Noise Isolation: Dynamic microphones are less sensitive to background noise, making them ideal for noisy environments.
  
  - Durability: They are robust and can withstand regular use without degradation in performance.
  
  - Low Maintenance: Dynamic mics don't require phantom power or complex setups.

  Considerations: Dynamic mics have limited sensitivity and may not be able to capture the subtleties of your voice as well as condenser microphones. These mics often require you to “eat the mic” in order for the microphone to catch your content clearly. They also have a narrower frequency range and may lack the extended frequency response of condenser mics.

  Elevating Your Communication
  

  Your content and your message deserve the utmost professionalism and reliability. Whether you're delivering sales pitches, conducting webinars, hosting meetings, or creating content for your audience, don't compromise on audio quality.

  Investing in a desktop professional microphone, be it a versatile gooseneck or a low-profile option like those from Clockaudio, can be a game-changer. It's not just about sounding better; it's about commanding attention, fostering trust, and enhancing the impact of your communication.

  Always ready to meet your project requirements, Clockaudio has a number of “kits” that include all of the components you will need to step up your game with a high-quality desktop microphone. One such kit is “The Presenter” shown below.

  

  With audio equipment upgrades your audience will thank you, and your message will shine like never before.

  The right microphone is your bridge to reliable, confidence-inspiring and “clearly different” communication – seize it.

   

   

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  Ceiling Solutions are Looking Up with TIM 1000

  When it comes to AV functionality and microphone design, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For some, a well-dressed conference table with a microphone neatly installed at each seat complete with its own mute button and status LED is nirvana. For others, seeing anything on the table presents an eyesore and impacts the room’s design.

  For those looking for a more minimalistic aesthetic and a fully usable table surface, an ideal solution is putting the microphones overhead in the ceiling. But note, we are not talking about hanging microphones. More and more, today’s high-end designs call for microphones that are virtually “invisible” with capabilities to fully retract in order to maintain an unobstructed ceiling plane.

  Now, it is one thing for a ceiling microphone to “disappear” into the ceiling. It is quite another for it to really perform when it does so. To do this properly, the microphone needs to capture sound from the person speaking at relatively the same level at different distances within the room.

  Some microphone companies do this by setting up different pattern lobes and tweaking them in order to provide an acceptable level of performance and intelligibility. However, this process can be time-consuming and restricts participants to speaking from one location…their seats.

  At Clockaudio, we do things a bit differently or rather TIM does things differently. Our Tracking Intelligent Microphone (TIM-1000) comes as one unit and installs in minutes. It can be either flush mounted on the ceiling or hang on a pole mount. TIM is all about simplicity, so either way you do it, installation is streamlined, quick and easy.

  What’s more, unlike most ceiling microphones, TIM will set itself up upon connecting to a PoE enabled network cable without any additional commands given to it. Set it and TIM knows what to do, so there is less chance for user error. As another benefit, with TIM’s ease of installation, you can expect to see labor savings in both time and money across the board.

  As your most important meeting “participant”, TIM will scan the room to find any steady state noise and will attenuate it, making the room quieter. As soon as someone speaks, TIM zeroes in on the person speaking and effortlessly tracks them wherever they move within the space to maintain a consistent volume level. Even when someone else starts speaking, TIM can ‘follow’ any other source of speech anywhere in the room as they move around, constantly adjusting their output level for a more even level at the far end.

  At the core of TIM, is Clockaudio’s exclusive APT (Adaptive Proximity Tracking) that continuously adjusts the level of the different participants at different distances from the array, and outputs the same level for each talker.

  Speaking of output, TIM has one single output, so no need for multiple AEC channels, TIM only needs one. Imagine, one microphone for the whole room, no set-up or adjustments needed. With TIM you can enjoy the convenience of standing or sitting anywhere you want without the need to lean into a microphone to speak, and still have the confidence that you will be heard as loud and as clear as anyone else in the room.

  This flexibility makes TIM the perfect solution for huddle rooms where the room layout may be unpredictable or may need to change to accommodate attendees. Working seamlessly whether you’ve got a traditional table and chair set up, a room with a low coffee table and four lounge chairs or a few bean bags on the floor, TIM adapts to today’s changing and evolving environment.

  Clockaudio’s TIM is “clearly different” and an entirely new breed of ceiling microphone that be installed “out of sight” while holding performance and flexibility in as high regard as “invisible” design. Truly, microphone ceiling solutions are looking up with TIM!

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