ClearOne comm RAV 600/900 quick start English, Basic Room Design for RAV, Microphones

ROOM DESIGN

Recommended microphone placement

Ceiling Speakers	Ceiling Speakers
Recommended ceiling-mount loudspeaker placement

Recommended wall-mount loudspeaker placement

ENGLISH

Basic Room Design for RAV

To ensure best microphone and loudspeaker placement (ceiling or wall-mount), please use the following guidelines. For more information on Room Design, or to view the RAV online training course, visit www.clearone.com.

Microphones

Center mic pods on the table at an equal distance apart. Place the controller on the same table as the mics. In typical conferencing environments, participants should be seated 4–8' from a mic pod.

Mic pick-up range is dependent on room conditions. Background noise, reflective hard surfaces and the number of participants may affect the pick-up range. Use the following guidelines for best placement of your RAV mic pods and then adjust for your specific room conditions.

Ceiling-mount loudspeakers

For best performance, ceiling loudspeakers should be installed directly above the microphone pods. If you have a RAV 900 with three mic pods, install the ceiling loudspeakers above the first and third mic pods. The ceiling speakers must be set to 8 Ohms. Please refer to the Bose user manual for instructions.

Wall-mount loudspeakers

Place the left channel loudspeaker on the left side of the room and the right channel loudspeaker on the right. (Refer to the label on the back of each loudspeaker.) Make sure the back of each loudspeaker is parallel to the front wall.

For best controller performance

•Do not install the RAV mixer in a metal cabinet unless you are using the remote antenna accessory.

•Keep the mixer within line of sight of the controller, such as on the top of a credenza.

•Ensure antenna is connected to the back of the mixer and is pointed up.

•If installing the mixer in an equipment rack, make sure it is placed at or near the top of the rack.

For best audio performance

•Use the provided cables.

•Do not move microphones while on a call.

•Speak at a normal conversation level and direct your voice toward the microphones.

•Do not place microphones next to fans, projectors or computers.

RAV Quick Start Guide — Room Design

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