Phoenix Audio MT454-PSTNP Octopus USB Base Unit with Analog Telephone Interface and Power Amplifier

How can you enhance your conference room's audio experience The MT454-PSTNP Octopus USB Base Unit with Analog Telephone Interface and Power Amplifier is the answer. This advanced audio conferencing mixer boasts a robust Digital Signal Processor (DSP) and proprietary technology that ensures crystal-clear audio delivery. It achieves this by automatically monitoring and mixing audio inputs, simplifying the setup and usage process.

The Octopus mixer is equipped with four versatile microphone inputs, each of which can be alternatively used as an auxiliary input or for sound reinforcement purposes. This flexibility allows you to customize the audio setup to suit any room configuration, whether you're mounting speakers and microphones on the ceiling, walls, or tabletops.

Key features of the Octopus include:

- Echo Cancellation: Eliminates audio feedback for uninterrupted communication.
- Noise Suppression: Reduces background noise, ensuring clear audio output.
- Full Duplex Communication: Allows simultaneous speaking and listening for natural conversations.
- De-reverb Filtering: Minimizes reverberation in spacious rooms for clearer sound.
- Automatic Gain Control: Adjusts microphone sensitivity for consistent volume levels.
- Phantom Power Supply: Offers both 3V and 24V options to accommodate a variety of microphones.
- Beamforming Microphone Array Technology: Selects the optimal microphone input in real-time for superior audio mixing.
- Bridging: Facilitates three-way communication across different connection sources, such as telephone, VoIP, and video codecs.

The Octopus MT454-PSTNP-PA model comes standard with USB and RCA connectors, enabling seamless VoIP and video codec integration. It also features an analog phone (PSTN) interface and a powerful 40-watt, 4-output amplifier to drive speakers efficiently. An additional option includes a digital telephone interface for even more connectivity possibilities.

This unit is the ideal USB and power amplifier solution for various settings, including:

- Small to very large conference rooms
- Classrooms and training facilities
- Courtrooms and auditoriums
- Webinars and web conferences

Compatibility is broad, with support for PC (Windows and Linux) and Macintosh (MAC OS) systems. Connection options for the Octopus USB Base Unit with Power Amplifier (MT454-PSTN-PA) include:

- Digital Output: USB connection to your computer for VoIP applications (e.g., Skype, Vidyo).
- Analog Output: RCA, XLR, and Phoenix speaker output connectors for versatile speaker setups.
- Speakers: Spring-clip connectors for straightforward speaker installation.
- Telephone Line: RJ11 connector and telephone cable for direct integration with your telephone infrastructure for PSTN calls.

Performance-wise, the Octopus delivers high-definition audio through its full duplex technology, making it a true HD audio solution for your conference space.

Simplicity is at the heart of the Octopus design, with an easy installation process and automatic mixing controls that let you "set it and forget it."

Expandability is also a key feature, with unlimited daisy chain capability to accommodate any room size without compromising on input availability.

Flexibility in connectivity and mounting options makes the Octopus a versatile choice for enhancing your audio conferencing capabilities, ensuring that every participant can hear and be heard with exceptional clarity.