Innovative Polycom Ceiling Microphone Delivers Unmatched Audio Quality & 360-Degree Coverage for Video Communications

Business Wire, June 8, 2005

LAS VEGAS -- Easy-to-Install Polycom Ceiling Microphone Provides Wideband Audio and StereoSurround for Educational Environments, Boardrooms and Custom Room Settings

Polycom(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:PLCM), the world's leader in unified collaborative communications solutions, today delivered the Polycom Ceiling Microphone Array, specifically designed to provide superior audio performance for video communications in educational environments, boardrooms, and custom-room meeting environments. The easy-to-install Polycom Ceiling Microphone Array is the only audio pickup device for video conferencing systems that offers 360-degree voice pickup with Polycom's patented StereoSurround(TM) 14 kHz wideband audio, automatic directional pickup for speakers -- even as they move around the room, and three times the room coverage of unidirectional ceiling microphones. When paired with Polycom's flagship VSX(TM) video conferencing system, the audio pickup and delivery during video communications is unmatched.

"The Polycom Ceiling Microphone Array gives customers a solution that connects directly to their VSX video system, providing truly exceptional audio quality and room coverage with easy installation," said Craig Lynar, vice president of Solutions Marketing at Polycom. "The solution can be used for small education settings, but also scales to cover up to 2,100 square feet -- enough room to comfortably seat 175 people. The Ceiling Microphone Array leverages Polycom's renowned expertise and leadership in audio conferencing technology to deliver a world class solution."

The Polycom Ceiling Microphone Array delivers:

Superior Audio Quality

--Supports Siren(TM) 14 kHz audio, the basis for a recently adopted ITU audio standard

--Supports Polycom StereoSurround for spatial sound allowing natural communications from the left and right portions of the classroom or conference room

--Provides proper frequency equalization, level settings and acoustic echo cancellation

--Makes full use of integrated award-winning Polycom Digital Microphone and Audio Technology

--Eliminates ceiling noise with specially designed mounting plate

360-Degree Room Coverage

--Full 360 degree coverage using three microphone elements

--The only ceiling microphone array on the market that forms a directional microphone beam that automatically directs to the person speaking

--Handles rooms up to 2100 square feet, three times greater than competitive unidirectional products

--Automatically senses when speaker moves around the room

--Up to three microphone arrays to increase coverage without an increase in noise

Easy, Clean Installation

--Unobtrusively mounts on conference room ceiling

--Reduces table clutter and eliminates unwanted sounds such as paper shuffling

--Comes as complete kit with all mounting hardware required

--Hides wires in the ceiling, out of the way of the floor and tabletop for increased room flexibility

--Connects directly to the VSX video communications system

Pricing and availability:

The Polycom Ceiling Microphone Array is now available worldwide through Polycom Certified Partners authorized to sell Polycom video products, for a manufacturer's suggested retail price starting at US$1,195.

Polycom reserves the right to modify future product plans at any time. Products and/or related specifications referenced in this press release are not guaranteed, and will be delivered on a when and if available basis.

About Polycom

Polycom, Inc. is the worldwide leader in unified collaborative communications (UCC) that maximize the efficiency and productivity of people and organizations by integrating the broadest array of video, voice, data and Web solutions to deliver the ultimate communications experience. Polycom's high quality, standards-based conferencing and collaboration solutions are easy to deploy and manage, as well as intuitive to use. Supported by an open architecture, they integrate seamlessly with leading telephony and presence-based networks. With its market driving technologies, best-in-class products, alliance partnerships, and world-class service, Polycom is the smart choice for organizations seeking proven solutions and a competitive advantage in real-time communications and collaboration. For additional information call 1-800-POLYCOM (765-9266) or +1-408-526-9000, or visit the Polycom website at www.polycom.com.

Polycom and the Polycom logo are registered trademarks and VSX, StereoSurround and Siren are trademarks of Polycom in the U.S. and various countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (C)2005, Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved.