The DUET Speakerphone by Phoenix Audio Technologies....provides boardroom conference audio quality using the Marratech system at your desk and on the road...for transparent, USB-powered ...single cable...high performance audio, making it great for "virtualizing" those "physical world" meetings and elegantly introducing others to the phenomenal power of highly-versatile, and highly-mobile Marratech conferencing applications. Price: $199 for the basic model. For more information, and to place an order please contact Myles Rush at Phoenix Audio Technologies and please let him know that we referred you to them: (516) 829-2920. Here is Myles' e-mail address as well: mrush@phnxaudio.com
Benefits
  • Performance - Full-duplex audio with echo cancellation & noise suppression.
  • Mobility - Lightweight, slim-line design travels well with laptops.
  • Connectivity - Laptop, IP phone, standard phones & cellphones
  • Easy-to-use - USB interface for PC and laptop users (no software)
  • Flexibility- Choice between speakerphone or 2.5 mm headset mode with external speaker jack...but the built-in speaker works great itself.

Description - Phoenix Audio's Duet is a best-in-class speakerphone for the desktop VOIP user and road warrior. It is the primary audio interface for the mobile workforce, dependent on VOIP for communication. The Duet generates clear communications through proprietary Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Line Echo Cancellation, Noise Suppression, and equalizer algorithms embedded within the product. The Due provides 360-degree room coverage so more than one person can participate in an online conference, headset-free and handset-free. Loudspeaker output (always a problem with laptops) is sufficient for larger offices and even medium-sized conference rooms.

The DUET can be utilized in a number configurations. In it's most simple, a USB interface to the PC powers the speakerphone. More sophisticated options include connecting the DUET to IP phones, POTS and even cellphones through available headset connections. Duet connective to any of these phones and the PC gives users the advantage of conferencing VOIP callers together with standard calloers. Last, users have the option of connecting their headset to the Duet for private communication, such as required in IP Call Centers or public spaces.

Lightweight and sleek design, the DUET has redefined the standard in speakerphones for the desktop and revolutioned audio performance for laptops on the road.

Specifications: Size: 3.75 in x 1.25 in x 4.5 in. - Weight: 0.55 lbs with cable
Performance:
• Speech processing and echo suppression at 16 Khz sampling rate
• Maintains audio performance of the PC for HiFi audio applications when external speakers are connected
Audio:
• 100% Full Duplex Performance - No attenuation (either way) during full duplex
• Acoustic Echo Cancellation - >40 dB - High end performance conforms to ITU-T G.167 Standard
• Line Echo Cancellation
• Noise Cancellation >10 dB
• Residual Echo is suppressed to the Environmental Noise Level to Prevent Artificial Ducking of Signal
• Voice Level Equalization
• Convergence speed 40 dB/sec
• Tail length (200 ms)
• Convergence during full duplex (no recovery time after full duplex)
• Bandwidth 20-7500 KHz for Speech Processing Maintains the Soundcard bandwidth
• Integrated loudspeaker
• Mute button and loudspeaker volume control buttons (LED will blink in mute mode)
Configurations:
• USB - PC of Laptop Connectivity
• 2.5mm -Headset connection
• RJ11 - Connect to IP phones, POTS phones and cellphones through the telephones headset
• 3.5 mm - External loudspeakers (full bandwidth) or headphone
• DC Powered - For telephone/cellphone only configured - with supplied power supply.