What's New With This Release

This latest release provides expanded options for Polycom speakerphones.

Business Benefits

• 360 degrees of microphone coverage - ideal for Conference Room applications.
  
• Full Duplex Operation - talk and listen at the same time.
  
• Digitally tuned speaker with Acoustic Clarity Technology reduces reiteration requests.
  
• Size appropriate solutions provide appropriate coverage and value.
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FEATURES

• Great Audio Quality
• Extended Microphones
• 3 Microphones & 1 Speaker
• Full-time 360 degree coverage

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The Avaya Speakerphone product line includes analog, Digital (DCP) and IP-based versions for both small to large conference room applications. It includes the SoundStation2 analog speakerphones, the 2490 digital (DCP) Speakerphone and the 4690 IP Speakerphone.

Many Avaya customers have taken advantage of these excellent products, so even though some models may now be in End of Sale status, this information can be helpful in addressing their continuing needs. Please check the Support Site for complete details on product availability.

Avaya 4690 IP Speakerphone

The Avaya 4690 IP Speakerphone provides the convenience and productivity benefits inherent in a purpose-built hands-free conference phone. It also delivers the extensive set of Avaya Communication Manager features directly to the conference room. It offers many of the same features as other Avaya Speakerphones (360 degree coverage, two optional extended microphones for expanded coverage, full-duplex operation) and adds to them some additional capabilities. These include downloadable software upgrades and simplified wiring to IP network via Ethernet LAN connectivity.

Highlights of Avaya 4690 IP Speakerphone:

• 3 Soft Keys to give access to common telephony features, automatically labeled from the system
  
• 5 Fixed Feature & Navigation Keys: On/Off Hook, Redial, Mute and Volume Up and Down
  
• 5 Menu and Navigation keys
  
• 12 key telephone Keypad
  
• Graphical display (248 x 68 pixels)
  
• Full Duplex Ethernet connectivity with Auto-negotiation, 802.3 Flow Control, VLAN support
  
• G.711, G.729A Voice Coders
  
• QoS Options of Diffserv and 802.1p/q
  
• Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 2
  
• DHCP client and Statically (Manual) Configurable IP Addressing
  
• AC power option
  
• Downloadable Software for future upgrade capability
  
• Icon button labeling with English printing on the housing
  
• 5 Personalized Ring Patterns SoundStation and SoundStation EX
  

The 2490 Digital Speakerphone

Based on Polycom's SoundStation2 Technology, the Avaya 2490 Conference Phone is the Avaya Digital version and plugs directly into a Digital (DCP) jack. Although operation is made easier using an Avaya 2400 or 6400 series terminal, no terminal is needed as the 2490 Conference Phone has a dial pad and plugs directly into a DCP wall jack.

The Avaya 2490 Conference Phone is redefining the standard for business quality voice conferencing. With industry-leading full duplex for natural, simultaneous two-way conversation, the Avaya 2490 Conference Phone will exceed customer expectations in medium to small conference rooms. Delivering remarkable voice quality and increased microphone sensitivity, users can speak in a normal voice and be heard clearly up to 10 feet away – making every speakerphone conference call, a more productive call. With the addition of the optional microphones, the Avaya 2490 Conference Phone expands room coverage to large conference room environments. Overall features include:

• Large, backlit display for calling information and telephony functions
  
• Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR) provides maximum microphone sensitivity
  
• Improved reduction of background noise
  
• 360 degree microphone coverage – with intelligent sound mixing so, only the microphone closest to the presenter is active
  

SoundStation2 Analog Speakerphones

The SoundStation2 speakerphones have three microphones providing 360 degrees of coverage for offices and small conference rooms. The amplified speaker provides enough audio for groups of up to 10 people. The analog version plugs directly into any standard analog phone jack. The full-duplex operation eliminates the clipping of speech and the Acoustic Clarity Technology helps to eliminate background noise. SoundStation automatically adapts itself to both the room and line conditions in order to ensure the best full-duplex operation. This is especially critical when you have multi-party international conference calls operating over a bridge. Additionally, this adaptation is an automatic and continuous process to accommodate for changing room conditions.

Highlights of SoundStation2 Speakerphone:

• 360 degrees of microphone coverage - ideal for Conference Room applications
  
• Digitally tuned speaker with Acoustic Clarity Technology
  
• Full Duplex Operation - talk and listen at the same time
  
• Tabletop, user installable solution for ease of setup and use
  
• Extension microphones available for up to 20 people
  
• Integrated dial pad
  
• Microphone muting for privacy
  
• Dual color LED for on and mute display
  
• Wireless, lapel microphone available for stand-up presenters

Product Notes:

• Analog Versions - Plugs into any analog port/jack. SoundStation2 replaces prior Soundstation, Soundstation EX and Soundstation EX Premier models.
• Digital Version - Plugs directly into DCP jack. 2490 Digital
• Speakerphone replaces 550D model.
  4690 IP Version - Plugs directly into 10/100 BaseT (Ethernet) jack.

Benefits

• 360 degrees of microphone coverage - ideal for Conference Room applications.
  
• Full Duplex Operation - talk and listen at the same time.
  
• Digitally tuned speaker with Acoustic Clarity Technology reduces reiteration requests.
  
• Size appropriate solutions provide appropriate coverage and value.

Great Audio Quality

Full duplex operation allows for overlapping talking and listening at the same time in a natural conversational way.

Helps eliminate echo, clipping and cross talk, therefore enabling a productive and efficient conference call.

Extended Microphones

2 extended microphones.

Enables easy expansion to cover additional area in larger conference rooms. All participants can be heard, keeping the requests to repeat information at a minimum, which helps to ensure a smooth flow to conference calls.

3 Microphones & 1 Speaker

3 microphones and 1 speaker are included with all conference room speakerphones.

Helps to enable ample coverage in conference rooms so all participants can be heard clearly.

Full-time 360 degree coverage

All conference room speakerphones provide 360 degree coverage, which enables all participants to be heard regardless of where they may be situated in the conference room.

Equal coverage of the whole conference room makes every one in attendance more accessible, which facilitates more involved and productive participation.