ClearOne Introduces Wireless Microphone System with PoE Support and Extended Range

The global video conferencing market size was valued at $7.02 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from $7.76 billion in 2023 to $17.05 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 11.9% during the forecast period, according to Fortune Business Insights.

In the midst of that market is ClearOne, a provider of conferencing, collaboration and network streaming solutions.

ClearOne’s extensive range of offerings caters to various settings such as conference rooms, boardrooms, classrooms and more. Their audio-conferencing systems support traditional analog phone lines and modern IP-based VoIP systems, boasting advanced audio processing and noise cancellation technologies.

Additionally, ClearOne provides video conferencing solutions with HD cameras, microphones and speakers, enabling seamless face-to-face communication over long distances. Their unified communications platforms integrate various channels like voice, video, messaging and collaboration tools, streamlining communication for increased efficiency.

Taking its offerings to the next level, ClearOne now provides pro-level audio in any conferencing or sound reinforcement scenario with the new DIALOG UVHF wireless microphone system that combines class-leading flexibility, Power over Ethernet simplicity, Dante technology and up to 350 available frequencies across 160 MHz of RF range.

The DIALOG UVHF system offers a comprehensive solution for audio pickup needs with various microphones, including lavalier, headset, handheld, boundary and gooseneck types. The system utilizes a common 12-hour Li-ion battery for all models, and charging is made convenient through USB-C or an optional eight-bay network-connected charging dock. Firmware updates can be done over the network while the transmitters are charging.

This Dante-enabled system incorporates an eight-channel Dante Access Point to ensure reliable signal transmission, and an optional DIALOG UVHF Dante interface provides balanced analog outputs and USB audio output. The system's wireless access point features antenna redundancy and diversity through dual antennas, maintaining high audio quality even in challenging environments.

Additionally, secure RF connections are ensured with full-time standards-based FIPS 197 AES-256 encryption. The lightweight plenum-rated access point offers flexible mounting options for various surfaces.

“The new DIALOG UVHF system offers businesses and institutions a flexible wireless microphone system that can address varying types of audio pickup needs for rooms of virtually any size,” said Derek Graham, CEO of ClearOne. “Now corporate boardrooms, training rooms, college lecture halls, courtrooms and other multi-use venues can ensure excellent audio excellent audio pickup quality and meet varying pickup needs.”

ClearOne’s solutions are designed to support all leading collaboration platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, Zoom and WebEx.

Edited by Alex Passett