Vaddio GroupSTATION Basic System, North America

The Vaddio GroupSTATION is a complete media collaboration appliance for small to medium sized meeting spaces. GroupSTATION incorporates all the audio & video functions required for group collaboration in a compact and robust form-factor. This multipurpose appliance is used for local presentations, PC-based Unified Communications and VoIP conferencing.• System Includes: Mic-Dock, Cam-Bar and 25' Shielded Cat-6 SSTP Link Cable• Cam-Bar features: Integrated sound bar with camera, a pair of 2-way pro audio acoustically tuned loudspeakers, professional integrated ZoomSHOT camera with 19x motorized zoom lens and auto-focus and Vaddio's quick-set manual pan-tilt camera adjustment system• Mic-Dock features: Four cardioid mic elements each with it's own independent DSP featuring AEC, automatic noise reduction and AGC, 360deg. pickup pattern with 12 foot pickup range, VoIP Speakerphone with integrated dial pad, Integrated touch screen remote for zoom, PIP and 2-input source selection and PC/Tablet Docking function with USB, HDMI, VGA and Ethernet• No accessories included. Wall Mount and PC to Dock Interface Cable sold separatelyThe GroupSTATION system consists of a table-based MicDock and a GroupSTATION Camera/Sound Bar. The MicDock functions as the microphones, user interface and PC dock. Four (4) cardioid microphone elements, each with its own AEC (acoustic echo canceller), provide a 360deg. pickup pattern for all participants. Vaddio's SmartMic technology ensures that pristine, crystal clear audio is maintained for both local and far-end participants with hands-free, automatic operation. A capacitive touch user interface on the MicDock provides for dialing, volume and mute along with video controls for zoom, PIP and a 2-input source selection for complete operator control during a conference. The MicDock features interfaces for a PC, laptop or tablet, HDMI or VGA inputs to locally extend the PC to the room monitor and a USB 2.0 UVC and UAC compliant connection.The GroupSTATION wall unit includes a pair of 2-way loudspeakers with a HD camera in the center. Like the ZoomSHOT camera, the GroupSTATION camera has an auto-focus, 19X motorized zoom lens and is directly wired into the main processor in the camera/sound bar. ZoomSHOT is manually positioned for pan and tilt. The GroupSTATION also includes an HDMI output for the room LCD monitor extending the PC or laptop's screen when docked. A supplied single 25' (7.62m) Cat-6 SSTP shielded cable connects the GroupSTATION with the MicDock carrying power, video, audio and network making installation a pure breeze. Simple User Interface The intuitive MicDock contains the VoIP dialing pad, call control keys, four (4) cardioid pattern condenser mic elements each with independent wideband AECs (acoustic echo cancellers) and the docking connectors for the PC and application. The mics are arrayed to provide a 360deg. pickup pattern. Superior Sound Quality The GroupSTATION Camera/Sound Bar integrates a pair of bi-amped 2-way speakers, which are powered by four (4) 25-watt class D power amplifiers for clean and realistic far-end audio. The integrated 2-way speakers are optimized for voice, but sound good for music and videos too. Easy to Install The GroupSTATION is exceptionally easy to install. Simply run the cables, mount the Camera/Sound Bar, plug the MicDock in with the Cat-6 SSTP cable and apply power. From there, it's just connecting the PC and configuring the system with the embedded GroupSTATION web server.