Polycom SoundStation Conference Phone

Amazon.com Product Description
Meet all your teleconferencing needs with the full-duplex Polycom SoundStation. This conference phone is ideal for small- to medium-sized rooms containing one to five people. With conventional, half-duplex speakerphones, only one party can speak at a time without clipping off the other party's voice. Echoes and howling can further disrupt your conversations and lead to costly misunderstandings. But because of the SoundStation's full-duplex operation, you can speak naturally and hear both sides of the conversation clearly.

The SoundStation ensures high sound quality with three microphones and a digitally tuned speaker for 360-degree coverage of an office or conference room. Polycom's Acoustic Clarity Technology uses digital signal processing with analog telephone lines to eliminate the clipping and fading that plague most speakerphones. This technology improves speaker and microphone performance over the full bandwidth of the telephone line--300 to 3,500 Hz. Other features that boost sound quality include dynamic telephone-line and dynamic room-echo cancellation, signal depression, microphone switching, and digital filtering of voice signals.

The SoundStation has a full alphanumeric keypad for dialing, with a mute button and a flash key to access functions like hold, conference, and transfer. There is also a jack to plug in a tape recorder. Dual-colored LEDs signal phone status, and other controls include a ringer volume, speaker volume, and microphone mute.

The SoundStation works with any analog phone system or with an adapter (sold separately) for digital phone systems. It comes with a wall module, 25-foot power cable, 7-foot telephone cable, and a one-year warranty.

Product Description:
Polycoms patented acoustic clarity technology full duplex for simultaneous natural conversation 360° room coverage ensures all participants can hear and be heard Base unit has three microphones and a powerful speaker for two-way conversation; features echo cancellation and suppression. Integrated keypad works like a standard telephone and includes adjustable ringer, mute button and speaker volume control. Mute buttons/dual color LED status lights. Easy to usejust plug in, dial the number and go. Requires analog telephone line. For small to medium-size conference rooms and up to six participants. PCY220000106001 PCY-220000106001 610807480006 1080748000

Average customer rating:

Soundstation Vtx 1000 - Mics and Subwoofer Not Included Manufacturer: Polycom Inc. ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Video Phones | Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics Phones | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics Polycom | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics Product Features: AND SUBWOOFER NOT INCLUDED ASIN: B000643SUY

Product Description

Have you ever wasted time on inefficient conference calls by continuously having to repeat yourself or shout into the phone to be heard? Well, Polycom has a revolutionary solution. The next generation of conference phones is here!Introducing the SoundStation VTX 1000. No more shouting into the phone. No more huddling around the phone. No more, "I didn't hear that. Could you please repeat yourself? "The SoundStation VTX 1000 enables you to speak naturally from 2 feet to 20 feet away from the microphone, so those on the remote end of the call can hear you clearly - leading to increased productivity, faster decision making, a higher competitive advantage, and much happier conference call participants.As the world's first high-fidelity, wideband conference phone, the SoundStation VTX 1000 covers the full range of the human speech spectrum, making every voice, word, and syllable crystal clear - you'll think you were all in the same room! It's like going from black-and-white to color TV.And, you can download new software for additional features and functionality simply by dialing a number right from your SoundStation VTX 1000 - that's built-in investment protection!Now is the time to experience the SoundStation VTX 1000. It's the perfect solution for any size conference room and will provide full room coverage for a 54' x 40' room.Your business can't afford to use yesterday's technology and be stuck with yesterday's problems.

Average customer rating: Great first impression but dissapointing overall

Polycom SoundStation VTX 1000 - conference phone w/ call waiting caller ID - 2 PACK ( 2200-07385-001 ) Manufacturer: Polycom Inc. ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Audio & Video Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics | Antennas | Audio & Video Furniture | Batteries | Blank Media | Cables & Interconnects | Cleaning & Repair | Connectors & Inputs | Crossover Parts | Distribution | Home Audio Crossovers | Media Storage | Microphone Accessories | Plugs & Adapters | Portable Audio & Video Accessories | Remote Controls | Screws & Nuts | Selector Boxes | Sound Dampening Products | Speaker Accessories | Speaker Parts & Components | Speaker Repair | TV Accessories | VCR Rewinders | Video Converters 900 MHz - Analog | Cordless Telephones | Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics Phones | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics Polycom | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics Product Features: PACK - CONSOLES ONLY NO MICS OR SUB ASIN: B0009MUAVI

Product Description

Have you ever wasted time on inefficient conference calls by continuously having to repeat yourself or shout into the phone to be heard? Well, Polycom has a revolutionary solution. The next generation of conference phones is here!Introducing the SoundStation VTX 1000. No more shouting into the phone. No more huddling around the phone. No more, "I didn't hear that. Could you please repeat yourself? "The SoundStation VTX 1000 enables you to speak naturally from 2 feet to 20 feet away from the microphone, so those on the remote end of the call can hear you clearly - leading to increased productivity, faster decision making, a higher competitive advantage, and much happier conference call participants.As the world's first high-fidelity, wideband conference phone, the SoundStation VTX 1000 covers the full range of the human speech spectrum, making every voice, word, and syllable crystal clear - you'll think you were all in the same room! It's like going from black-and-white to color TV.And, you can download new software for additional features and functionality simply by dialing a number right from your SoundStation VTX 1000 - that's built-in investment protection!Now is the time to experience the SoundStation VTX 1000. It's the perfect solution for any size conference room and will provide full room coverage for a 54' x 40' room.Your business can't afford to use yesterday's technology and be stuck with yesterday's problems.

Customer Reviews:

Great first impression but dissapointing overall.......2006-10-08

I've tried the Soundstation EX, the Premier with satellite and now the VTX 1000 with external mics. Non of these are as good as advertised. I've tried them in simple enviroments to very challenging. I have 4 of them in differenct rooms. Works fine if 4 people huddle around the unit, add the mics and coverage is a little better. Don't expect it to perform as advertised. VTX works the best and is probably the best analog (standard phone line) available. I give it 3 stars because it is the best of all the soundstation products I have. Shop around, you can find these for $500 each with $50 for mics. You will need the mics!
highs:
nice features and menu stucture
pretty good for meeting enviroments less than 6
probably the best analog available
woofer is a nice touch
Lows:
still need just one person at a time holding the mic when in large groups
not worth $1,000
lots of cords
can't raise the mic volume - listeners can't hear unless mic is close
cell phone users (at the other end) just as well hang up
recomendation: if mic volume could be raised then it would be decent

Average customer rating:

SoundStation 2W Audio-Conferencing Telephone, Up to 24-Hour Talk Time Manufacturer: POLYCOM, INC. ProductGroup: Office Product Binding: Office Product Office Supplies | Categories | Office Products | Bookmarks | Calendars & Planners | Cases, Folios & Travel | Desk Accessories | Desk Essentials | Drafting Tools | Filing, Binding & Storage | Label Makers | Labels, Tags & Tickets | Money & Key Control | Paper Pads, Notebooks & Clipboards | Paper Punches & Folding Machines | Paper, Forms & Envelopes | Tally Counters | Time Clocks & Cards | Writing Instruments & Accessories Polycom | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics Product Features: Usually Ships the Same Day Usually Delivered within 24-72 hours Highest Quality Product Manufactured by Polycom Sold as 1 EA ASIN: B0006FJUIW

Product Description

Wireless SoundStation® 2W Voice-Conferencing Telephone
Twice as loud and provides twice the microphone sensitivity as the original SoundStation®. Three-microphone base unit with 2.4GHz WDCT digital spread spectrum radio. 150-ft. wireless range. Cell phone dialing via headset cable connection. Three-hour portable console charger. 64-bit encryption for added security. Manufacturers one-year warranty.
Expandable Model
Two external microphone ports enable future extension of two EX mics. Up to 24-hour talk time; 160-hour standby. EX Mic Pods (PCY220007840001), sold separately.

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Polycom SoundStation IP 4000 EX - Conference VoIP phone - SIP Manufacturer: Polycom Inc. ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Broadband Access | Telephony | Wired Networks | Wireless Polycom | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics Product Features: COUNTRY GROUPS 1 2 & 16 ASIN: B0008JFJEK

Product Description

With improved audio quality over the original Polycom SoundStation IP 3000 conference phone, the SoundStation IP 4000 SIP voice conferencing unit is the answer for organizations that are ready for the benefits and versatility of a SIP enabled business.Designed for offices or small to medium sized conference rooms, the SoundStation IP 4000 SIP provides remarkable room coverage. You can speak naturally from up to 10-feet away from a microphone and still be heard clearly on the far end of the call. Need coverage for a larger room? The optional extension microphones offer an increased pickup for larger rooms. Plus, with gated microphone technology, echo and background noise is almost entirely eliminated.

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Polycom VoiceStation 100 Voice-Conferencing Telephone for up to 4 Participants, Silver 220006846001 / PCY220006846001 Manufacturer: POLYCOM, INC. ProductGroup: Office Product Binding: Office Product Categories | Home Improvement | Home & Garden | Appliances | Building Supplies & Heavy Equipment | Electrical | Hardware | Heating & Cooling | Lawn & Garden Equipment | Lighting | Organization & Storage | Painting Tools & Supplies | Plumbing | Safety & Security | Tools & Hardware Browse Refinements (468240) | Refinements | Home Improvement | Home & Garden | Material (material_browse) Polycom | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics Product Features: Usually Ships the Same Day Usually Delivered within 24-72 hours Highest Quality Product Manufactured by Polycom Sold as 1 EA ASIN: B0002ABGJM

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Polycom VoiceStation 100 Voice-Conferencing Telephone for up to 4 Participants, Silver 220006846001 / PCY220006846001 / Voice Station 100 Voice-Conferencing Telephone Polycoms patented acoustic clarity technology full duplex for simultaneous natural conversation 360° room coverage ensures all participants can hear and be heardBase unit has three microphones and a powerful speaker for two-way conversation; features echo cancellation and suppression. Integrated keypad works like a standard telephone and includes adjustable ringer, mute button and speaker volume control. Mute buttons/dual-color LED status lights. Easy to use just plug in, dial the number and go. Requires analog telephone line. For offices and small conference rooms accommodating four or fewer participants.Silver / Sold as 1 EA / Polycom / SKU: PCY220006846001

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Polycom SoundStation VTX 1000 - Conference phone w/ call waiting caller ID - single-line operation (pack of 2 ) Manufacturer: Polycom Inc. ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Audio & Video Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics | Antennas | Audio & Video Furniture | Batteries | Blank Media | Cables & Interconnects | Cleaning & Repair | Connectors & Inputs | Crossover Parts | Distribution | Home Audio Crossovers | Media Storage | Microphone Accessories | Plugs & Adapters | Portable Audio & Video Accessories | Remote Controls | Screws & Nuts | Selector Boxes | Sound Dampening Products | Speaker Accessories | Speaker Parts & Components | Speaker Repair | TV Accessories | VCR Rewinders | Video Converters Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics Phones | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics Polycom | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics Product Features: BUNDLETWIN PACK W/MICS ASIN: B0009WT2ZS

Product Description

The Polycom SoundStation VTX 1000 with Acoustic Clarity Technology is truly a leap in voice conferencing technology. It is the world's first conference phone that automatically adapts to each meeting environment, providing high fidelity voice clarity for all participants. With the SoundStation VTX 1000, conference call participants can speak at a normal, natural conversation level and be heard clearly from two-feet to 20-feet away from the microphone - even in large conference rooms. And, when two SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phones connect on a call, the phones automatically connect in VTX Wideband mode, resulting in extraordinary clarity. SoundStation VTX 1000 is the voice platform for the future. No wonder Polycom is the #1 choice in conference phones, worldwide. This product includes a subwoofer.

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Polycom QSX300 Voice+Content for SoundStation VTX 1000 Conference Phone - 2 Pack Manufacturer: Polycom Inc ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics | Answering Devices | Audio Conferencing | Corded Telephones | Cordless Telephones | Novelty Telephones | PBX Phones & Systems | Pagers | Video Phones | VoIP Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics Phones | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics Polycom | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics ASIN: B000A3NHL6

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Polycom QSX300 Voice+Content For SoundStation VTX 1000 Conference Phone The Polycom QSX allows users to instantly share a live view of a computer screen with remote locations, simply by dialing a Polycom conference phone. It's an easy and secure screen sharing solution that anyone can use. There's no need to learn new applications, upload documents, pay monthly service fees or handle pre-schedule challenges. QSX is ideal for everyday group meetings. It's Voice+Content without any of the usual hassles! QSX content sharing works with all wired, analog Polycom conference phones, from the original SoundStation to the wideband SoundStation VTX 1000. (QSX 300 is for use with Polycom SoundStation VTX 1000 software release 1.6 or higher.) Users can share any type of visual content from any application using familiar conference room equipment, so collaboration is convenient and simple. QSX works with any conference call setup, including calls using a conference bridge or a PBX. Simply place your call, connect your computer to the QSX VGA cable and share content, including business applications, proprietary software, the Internet, images, and software demos - all at the touch of a button. QSX also provides access for remote participants without a QSX at their location, who can view content using a standard Web browser and password login. The QSX user interface provides convenient info screen overlays that show presenter/viewer locations and connection information, as w

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Polycom SoundStation EX - Conference phone Manufacturer: Polycom Inc. ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Broadband Access | Telephony | Wired Networks | Wireless Polycom | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics ASIN: B0007RDNEQ

Product Description

Why settle for an ordinary, handset speakerphone when you can use a SoundStation EX? Unlike other speakerphones that only allow one person to talk at a time, Polycom's breakthrough Acoustic Clarity Technology lets you have natural, free flowing two-way discussions. Conference calls are not only more productive, but also much more efficient.While on a conference call, have you ever tried to interrupt someone who was making a point you did not agree with? Well, SoundStation EX enables you to speak at the same time as someone else so you don't have to wait for him or her to stop talking before you can break in.

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Polycom SoundStation IP 3000 - 3Com NBX - Conference VoIP phone Manufacturer: Polycom Inc. ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Broadband Access | Telephony | Wired Networks | Wireless Webcams | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Videoconferencing | Wired | Wireless Polycom | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics ASIN: B00006HVC8

Product Description

With the SoundStation IP 3000, the promise of single-network communications is now a reality in the conference room. There is no need for special analog lines and/or analog terminal adapters. Simply plug the SoundStation IP 3000 - 3Com NBX into your Ethernet network, and you are ready for your next conference call.Whether you are conferencing with colleagues down the block or customers around the world, the SoundStation IP 3000 delivers the same Acoustic Clarity Technology in IP-enabled telephone systems that has made Polycom the leader in circuit-switched voice conferencing.

Average customer rating: Product Good - RMA support S...L...O...W Decent speakerphone for the money Wonderful speakerphone Definitive Speakerphone

Polycom SoundStation Conference Phone Manufacturer: Polycom Inc. ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics Phones | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics Polycom | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics Up to $500 | by Price | Gifts | Specialty Stores | Computers Features | Electronics Telephones & Accessories | by Type | Gifts | Specialty Stores | Computers Features | Electronics Audio Conferencing | Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics Audioconferencing | Conference Phones & Videoconferencing | Phones & Accessories | Technology | Categories | Office Depot Accessories: RCA RC920 Wireless Phone Jack Extension RCA RC930 Caller-ID-Compatible Wireless Modem Jack AT&T 24107 Cord Detangler Polycom SoundStation EX with Mics Polycom SoundStation Intelligent Terminal Adapter (Ita) Product Features: Full-duplex conference phone for small- to medium-sized rooms Integrated keypad for phone dialing with mute button, flash 3 microphones, digitally tuned speaker provide 360-degree coverage Echo cancellation/noise suppression ensure high sound quality Easy to install--plugs into power outlet and standard telephone jack ASIN: B00002SYNY

Product Description

Why settle for an ordinary, handset speakerphone when you can use a SoundStation? Unlike other speakerphones that only allow one person to talk at a time, Polycom's breakthrough Acoustic Clarity Technology lets you have natural, free-flowing two-way discussions. Conference calls are not only more productive, but also much more efficient.While on a conference call, have you ever tried to interrupt someone who was making a point you did not agree with? Well, SoundStation enables you to speak at the same time as someone else so you don't have to wait for him or her to stop talking before you can break in. For basic conferencing in small and medium-size conference rooms, choose SoundStation.

Amazon.com Product Description

Meet all your teleconferencing needs with the full-duplex Polycom SoundStation. This conference phone is ideal for small- to medium-sized rooms containing one to five people. With conventional, half-duplex speakerphones, only one party can speak at a time without clipping off the other party's voice. Echoes and howling can further disrupt your conversations and lead to costly misunderstandings. But because of the SoundStation's full-duplex operation, you can speak naturally and hear both sides of the conversation clearly.

The SoundStation ensures high sound quality with three microphones and a digitally tuned speaker for 360-degree coverage of an office or conference room. Polycom's Acoustic Clarity Technology uses digital signal processing with analog telephone lines to eliminate the clipping and fading that plague most speakerphones. This technology improves speaker and microphone performance over the full bandwidth of the telephone line--300 to 3,500 Hz. Other features that boost sound quality include dynamic telephone-line and dynamic room-echo cancellation, signal depression, microphone switching, and digital filtering of voice signals.

The SoundStation has a full alphanumeric keypad for dialing, with a mute button and a flash key to access functions like hold, conference, and transfer. There is also a jack to plug in a tape recorder. Dual-colored LEDs signal phone status, and other controls include a ringer volume, speaker volume, and microphone mute.

The SoundStation works with any analog phone system or with an adapter (sold separately) for digital phone systems. It comes with a wall module, 25-foot power cable, 7-foot telephone cable, and a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Product Good - RMA support S...L...O...W.......2006-11-03

The product worked rather well for about 8 months with occasional use. Though it saw only light occasional use it failed (no power, no reason why). I called to have it returned via RMA and was promptly issued an RMA number on October 2nd (10/2).

Things became very busy for me and I expected to see the unit any day for the past 4 weeks. Nothing came in. Today (11/2) I called to find out why the replacement unit had not yet been returned. I was told that it had been received on (10/10) and was ready to ship. I was also told that for purposes of "stock control" RMAs were held for 30 days before shipping. I was told that the unit (even though it was ready to ship) would not be shipped until 11/10 but never fear! It would be shipped via 3-day Air. Whoopee! (sarcasm).

As I do the purchasing for my department and have done better than 10 RMAs this year I have NEVER had a product take so long to be replaced nor dealt with a company that seems to have a punitive "hold period" on RMA cases. We have been without this conference phone for more than 4 weeks and will be without it for another 2 weeks before receipt of the replacement unit. All the while, no conference phone.

To sum up. I'm not at all happy with this company's RMA policy. I don't expect next day service but for a $300 phone I expect much better service than I received.

Decent speakerphone for the money.......2003-07-18

No question about it, Polycom make the best speakerphones. This particular model is a compromise; its better than many phones but far from the best that Polycom can do. Here's the scoop.

This model uses three microphones (one in each corner of the triangle), all of which remain active the entire time. Depending on your room acoustics and where you sit/stand, you may sound like you are talking from inside of a deep well (kind of a hollow echo). Better Polycom models (like the Soundstation Premier) avoid this by only leaving one microphone active at a time, and with higher quality components and circuits. For example, noice canceling circuit to to remove background noise, a feature lacking in this model.

That said, you may still be happy with this model, as it costs a whole lot less than the Premier version and is way better than the built-in speakerphones included in many desktop handset units. To decide you need to consider how important the quality of your conference calls is, and what kinds of acoustics the room that you'll be using has. If you need the best, go with the Premier, otherwise this is a solid model.

Wonderful speakerphone.......2000-08-05

After getting frustrated with typical multipurpose phones (handset, speakerphone, answering machine, caller ID, potato peeler, and inflatable raft all in one) I went looking for an excellent speakerphone. This gets my highest recommendation. The sound is clear, the ability to carry on a two-way conversation without noticable pausing or clipping is wonderful, and the system is compact and easy to use. One slight caveat: though the microphones are sensitive enough for everyday use and the speaker can be turned up loud enough to make the party at the other end of the line clearly audible, there is a certain threshold below which you cannot hear the individual at the other end of the line - in this case, a handset can be superior. (I didn't downgrade this system from five stars for this, though - all speakerphones seem to have this problem.)

Definitive Speakerphone.......2000-06-20

I've never been inside a major company that used a speakerphone other than this one. Great full duplex sound. Expensive, but worth it.

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