BEAVERTON, Oregon — Biamp Systems, a leading provider of innovative networked media systems, today unveiled its new Devio collaboration system as part of Biamp’s 40th anniversary year of activities. Created specifically for huddle rooms and small gathering spaces, the versatile solution makes collaboration fast, simple, and intuitive. With Devio’s easy-to-connect device (Devio CR-1) and advanced beamforming microphone (Devio DTM-1), meetings are equipped with high-quality laptop-based audio and video conferencing for enhanced user engagement and productivity.
“As our work spaces
continue to migrate toward open office floor plans, employees need
spaces they can gather and brainstorm without disturbing co-workers,”
said Rob Houston, product manager, unified communications (UC) products,
Biamp Systems. “Devio provides a very unique solution, in that it
enables people to quickly transition from their desk or cubicle to a
collaboration space, connect their laptop to the technology in that
room, and start collaborating with colleagues in person and via
soft-codec conferencing systems like Skype for Business, GoToMeeting,
WebEx, and more.”
With as little as a single USB 3.0 connection
to a Windows or Mac OS X-based computer, Devio brings high-end audio
input and output and easy connectivity to in-room technology like
displays, web cameras, and more. Once connected to the CR-1, end users
can share content locally and initiate their preferred soft codec from
their computer – no additional software applications or devices to learn
how to use. With embedded DisplayLink USB graphics technology, Devio is
able to send and receive audio and video over USB and extend the
computer desktop to two displays1.
Enabling flexible
options to create the ideal huddle room setup, the CR-1 back panel
includes two HDMI outputs to support in-room displays, a USB 2.0 port
for USB web camera connectivity, and a 4-pin headset jack for phone
bridging. Audio output options include an integrated 20W powered 2-pin
connector for rooms using passive speaker options or an RCA-out for
amplifier connection. Devio includes Auto Setup, which automates the
setting of audio input and output levels – reducing installation time
and ensuring remote participants can hear and be heard. Multiple CR-1
units in an installation can be managed centrally using the Devio
software administration utility (SAU) or via SNMP, and firmware and
configurations can be mass-deployed.
Providing clear
intelligibility and superb audio quality, Devio comes bundled with the
DTM-1 beamforming microphone. The 8-element DTM-1 microphone features
360-degree coverage collected from three 120-degree zones, tracking
voices in each zone and mixing audio from multiple zones – giving remote
conference participants a natural representation of the conversation as
it occurs. Devio utilizes Biamp expertise in Acoustic Echo Cancellation
and Noise Reduction to further optimize meeting audio.
Engineered
to fit into any space and minimize clutter, the CR-1’s mounting clip
enables it to be installed on top of or under the room’s work surface,
or even mounted on a wall behind a display. The DTM-1 can also be
mounted to the table, minimizing cables and securing the microphone’s
position in the room.
“Our 40th anniversary will usher in a new
era of innovation at Biamp,” said Graeme Harrison, executive vice
president of marketing at Biamp Systems. “Now is the perfect time to
unveil Devio and show our customers how Biamp continues to deliver
first-class, reliable, forward-thinking solutions to rooms of all sizes,
with an eye on simplicity, ease of install, management, and control.”
Devio is currently shipping through authorized channels. More information on Biamp’s full line of products is available at www.biamp.com.
1DisplayLink USB graphics technology must be installed on end user computer
ABOUT BIAMP SYSTEMS
Biamp Systems is a leading provider of
innovative, networked media systems that power the world's most
sophisticated audio/video installations. The company is recognized
worldwide for delivering high-quality products and backing each product
with a commitment to exceptional customer service.
The award-winning Biamp product suite includes the Tesira® media system for digital audio networking, Audia® Digital Audio Platform, Nexia® digital signal processors, Sona™ AEC technology and Vocia® Networked Public Address and Voice Evacuation System. Each has its own specific feature set that can be customized and integrated in a wide range of applications, including corporate boardrooms, conference centers, performing arts venues, courtrooms, hospitals, transportation hubs, campuses and multi-building facilities.
Founded in 1976, Biamp is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, USA, with additional engineering operations in Brisbane, Australia and Rochester, New York, USA. For more information on Biamp, please visit www.biamp.com.
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