ClearOne Introduces True Stereo Echo Cancellation at a Breakthrough Price Point in the Market

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ClearOne (http://www.clearone.com) (Nasdaq: CLRO), the leading global provider of audio conferencing solutions, today announced the NEW INTERACT™ suite of products, the newest members of ClearOne's Professional and Premium Conferencing families of products.

The unique features of the INTERACT include the following:

• Enables Unified Communications in the conference room.
• USB port connects to PC for Skype, WebEX and other A/V conferencing applications.
• Headset port connects to Cisco, Avaya and Nortel handsets.
• ClearOne's HDConference™ and NEW true stereo AEC provides unrivaled audio quality and intelligibility.
• Add INTERACT 8i for up to 16 microphones.
• Integral network management system enables remote configuration, control and monitoring.
• Interoperates with NetStreams IP audio systems.
• Easy to install, program, and use.

The new product platforms include:

INTERACT™ PRO – A professional audio conferencing system delivering superior value at an economical price compared to any product on the market. The INTERACT PRO product family provides for a complete audio system with unrivalled audio performance and application flexibility, all with simplified configuration in mind. Directly connects to enterprise telephones, PC and HD video conferencing systems and emerging Unified Communication devices.

INTERACT™ AT – A complete conference room solution with flexibility in mind. The INTERACT AT includes all the necessary audio equipment for a conference room while delivering exceptional audio quality at an affordable price. Customize the solution with multiple microphone and speaker options, direct connection to enterprise telephones, USB audio, and room controller, plus the ability to connect to rich-media systems.

INTERACT™ 8i – A microphone expansion unit for the INTERACT PRO platform. The INTERACT 8i adds an additional 8 microphones to the INTERACT PRO system for a total of 16 microphone inputs required for conferencing, including the new stereo acoustical echo cancellation.

"With the growth of the Unified Communications market and increasing adoption of PC and web based conferencing, the INTERACT is the most versatile and cost effective conferencing product to intercept these emerging applications," said Darrin Thurston, Vice President, Product Management, Conferencing & Collaboration, at ClearOne.

The INTERACT PRO, INTERACT AT and INTERACT 8i will be available for shipment on January 29, 2010. MSRP of the INTERACT PRO is $2,995 and INTERACT 8i is $2,495. MSRP of the INTERACT AT SKUs start at $3,000. Contact ClearOne Sales at 800-707-6994 for more information.

About ClearOne

ClearOne is a communications solutions company that develops and sells audio conferencing systems and related products for audio, video and web conferencing and media streaming applications. The reliability, flexibility and performance of ClearOne's comprehensive solutions create a natural communications environment that saves organizations time and money by enabling more effective and efficient communication. For additional information, access www.clearone.com.

About NetStreams

NetStreams delivers the ultimate IP A/V experience by distributing high definition audio and video over TCP/IP networks.  NetStreams' products, designed for commercial and residential use, offer unprecedented levels of performance, functionality, simplicity, reliability, and expandability.  By combining A/V content, meta-data and control signals into one stream and incorporating industry standards, NetStreams' solutions are a smart investment.  NetStreams is enabling the future of IP A/V today.  For additional information on NetStreams and its innovative products, please visit www.netstreams.com.

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