| An input-only expansion box for the ConvergeTM Pro platform. The 8i delivers new economical configuration flexibility. It can be added to 880 or 840T systems for additional mic and line inputs, allowing customers to match the number of inputs and outputs required for audio conferencing and sound reinforcement installations. |
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ClearOne Converge Pro 8i Specifications |
| Audio Performance |
| Conditions | Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are performed with a 20 Hz to 22 kHz BW limit (no weighting) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 22 kHz ±1dB |
| Noise (EIN) | -126 dBu, 20 kHz BW, max gain, Rs=150Ω |
| THD+N | <0.02% |
| Dynamic Range | 100 dB (non A-weighted) |
| Crosstalk <-91 dB re 20 dBu @ 20 kHz channel to channel |
| Auto Mixer Parameters |
| Number of Open Microphones (NOM) |
| PA Adaptive Mode |
| First Mic Priority Mode |
| Last Mic Mode |
| Maximum # of Mics Mode |
| Ambient Level |
| Gate Threshold Adjust |
| Off Attenuation Adjust |
| Hold Time |
| Decay Rate |
| Matrix Mixing Parameters |
| Matrix | 36*24 |
| Analogue | 12 In/Out |
| Expansion Bus | 12 in/out |
| Processing Blocks | 8 assignable in/out |
| Fader Blocks | 4 assignable in/out |
| Assignable Processing Blocks |
| Filters | All pass |
| Low pass |
| High pass |
| Low shelving |
| High shelving |
| Parametric EQ |
| Notch |
| CD Horn |
| Crossovers | Bessel |
| Butterworth |
| Linkwitz-Riley |
| Compressor |
| Delay; adjustable up to 250 ms |
| Assignable Fader Blocks |
| Gain/Mute |
| Microphone Input Configuration |
| Input Gain Adjust |
| Mic or Line Level |
| Phantom Power on/off |
| Echo Cancellation on/off |
| Noise Cancellation on/off |
| Filters | All Pass |
| Low Pass |
| High Pass |
| Notch |
| PEQ |
| Mute | on/off |
| Chairman Override | on/off |
| AGC | on/off |
| Automatic Level Control | on/off |
| Auto Gate/Manual gate | Yes |
| Adaptive Ambient | on/off |
| Pre AEC channel | Yes |
| Mic/Line Inputs 1-8 |
| Type | Push-on mini-terminal block, balanced, bridging |
| Impedance | < 5 KΩ |
| Nominal Level | adjustable -56 dBu to 0 dBu |
| (7 dB step coarse gain adjustment) |
| Maximum Level | -65 dBu to +20 dBu |
| Echo Cancellation | 130 ms tail time (works with 12 dB of room gain) |
| Noise Cancellation | 6-15 dB attenuation |
| Phantom Power | 24 V, selectable |
| Line Inputs 9-12 |
| Type | Push-on mini-terminal block, balanced, bridging |
| Impedance | < 5 KΩ |
| Nominal Level | 0 dBu |
| Maximum Level | 20 dBu |
| Expansion Bus In/Out |
| Type | Proprietary Network |
| RJ-45 (2), 1.9 Mbps |
| Category 5 twisted-pair cable 200' maximum cable length between any two Converge Pro products |
| Ethernet |
| Type | Autoswitching with Quality of Connection(QoC) |
| 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network Port |
| 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PC Port |
| RJ-45 Connectors |
| RS-232 |
| Type | Serial Command Protocol Only (Console software not supported on RS-232 port) |
| DB-9 female 9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200 baud rate; 8 bits, 1 stop, no parity |
| Hardware flow control on (default)/off |
| USB |
| Type | Version 2.0 compatible Type B connector |
| Control/Status |
| Type | DB-25 female A/B (2) |
| Inputs A/B | active low (pull to ground) |
| Outputs A/B | open collector, 40 VDC max, 40 mA each +3.3 VDC pins (2) (300 mA over-current protected) |
| Configuration & Administration Software |
| Converge ConsoleTM |
| Power Input Range | Auto-adjusting |
| 100-240 VAC; 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 30 W Typical |
| Dimensions (L x D x H) | 17.25" x 10.25" x 1.75" |
| 43.8 x 26 x 4.5 cm |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs/3.3375 kg unit weight |
| 12 lbs/5.4kg shipping weight |
| Operating Temperature | 14° F/-10° C to 122° F/50° C ambient unit temperature |
| Approvals & Compliance | AES48 compliant (audio equip grounding) |
| U.S.A. & Canada |
| CSA safety listed |
| EU Countries |
| RoHS compliant |
| WEEE compliant |
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