The Clearone Chat 160 is a completely full-duplex speakerphone that contains HDConference, the suite of high-performance audio technologies found in ClearOne's legendary professional conferencing systems. CHAT 160 users are no longer tethered to a PC via a headset cable and experience remarkably rich audio for natural, effortless conversations over Skype. Read More
The Clearone Chat 160 is a completely full-duplex speakerphone that contains HDConference, the suite of high-performance audio technologies found in ClearOne's legendary professional conferencing systems. CHAT 160 users are no longer tethered to a PC via a headset cable and experience remarkably rich audio for natural, effortless conversations over Skype. Read More
The ClearOne Chat 160is a Skype Certified USB conference phone.
A speakerphone for individual or small group use. The Chat 160 USB connects to PCs for rich, full-duplex audio communications, and can be used with VoIP softphones, web collaboration applications, instant messaging, and any other application requiring two-way audio. The Chat 160 is Skype certified so it works with Skype right out of the box. A perfect addition to the office or conference room for greatly enhanced collaboration.
ClearOne Chat 160 USB SpeakerPhone Overview:
Featuring ClearOne's trademark audio processing performance, Chat 160 delivers unmatched full-duplex capability for crystal-clear communications. It includes three built-in microphones for full 360-degree pickup. The Chat 160 by ClearOneis a perfect addition to the office or conference room for greatly enhanced collaboration.
ClearOne Chat 160 Features and Functions:
Connect the Chat 160 to laptops and PCs via USB for hands-free audio for:
VoIP softphones such as Skype
Instant Messaging audio chats
Web conferences
Full bandwidth frequency response provides rich audio playback with media players
Advanced ClearOne HD Conference audio processing technologies deliver remarkably rich, full audio for natural, effortless conversations:
True full duplex performance allows user to listen and speak at the same time without audio cutting in and out
Distributed Echo Cancellation
Noise cancellation
Advanced automatic level management
Three built-in microphones provide full 360-degree coverage up to 8 feet from device
Manufacturer
ClearOne
Model
Chat 160
# of Lines
1
Backlit Display
No
Color Display
No
Touchscreen Display
No
Protocols Supported
Skype
Gigabit
No
Power
via USB
Headset Interface
None
EHS Support
No
Why Pay $369.99 for the ClearOne Chat 160?
Skype certified USB conference phone
Advanced ClearOne HD Conference audio processing
Three built-in microphones provide full 360-degree coverage up to 8 feet from device
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Questions on ClearOne Chat 160
From kent at 9/8/2014 8:00 PM
Q: I am looking for Voip speaker phone for a larger group. Does this clear chat 160 have an external jack to connect to louder amplified speaker?
A: No, this device does not have such a connection
Q: I have noticed that Skype is not supporting some VoIP anymore, this feature seems to be missing in the version 7 release of the Skype software... Will this device still work and why..?
A: You will need to verify that on the skype website