Clear One Announcement

Letter from Rashid Skaf, Biamp President, CEO, and Co-Chairman

Biamp Expands Its Audio Innovation with Acquisition of ClearOne Intellectual Property

I’m pleased to announce that Biamp has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire the intellectual property, brands, and product designs of ClearOne, Inc.

ClearOne has a long history of innovation in signal processing, acoustic echo cancellation, and beamforming microphone technology. These assets are a strong complement to our existing engineering expertise and will contribute to our continued leadership in delivering the most reliable, best-sounding professional audio solutions.

To be clear, Biamp is not assuming ClearOne liabilities or support obligations, nor are we committing to continue existing ClearOne product lines. Instead, we will selectively leverage these assets to accelerate innovation and create new opportunities for you and your customers in the years ahead.

I anticipate current ClearOne customers and partners have questions about your current ClearOne deployments and your options going forward. In short, ClearOne will continue to be your resource for support of deployed systems. To support your current and future ClearOne-based projects or dispose of on-hand inventory, Biamp is ready to help transition you to a Biamp-based system with an equipment swap program to exchange ClearOne equipment for equivalent Biamp equipment at an attractive discount.

We want to minimize the impact of this event and provide a soft landing for ClearOne customers and channel partners alike. We encourage you to reach out to any Biamp representative in our extensive global sales team or directly to Bart Freedman, Vice President of Sales, at Bart.Freedman@biamp.com to discuss your situation and see how Biamp can help. Thank you for the opportunity to support you today and the future.

Sincerely,

Rashid M. Skaf
President, CEO
Co-Chairman
Biamp

FAQs

Will Biamp offer an upgrade or migration path to Biamp systems?

Yes. To ensure the immediate and long-term support of integrators and end users of any ClearOne products, Biamp has constructed a program to provide a “soft landing.” We will swap currently owned ClearOne products for similar Biamp products at attractive discounts. There is no limit on the number of systems that can be swapped. We will offer additional discounts for swaps made before the end of 2025.

Every customer’s situation is unique. To make it as simple as possible, contact any Biamp sales representative in our global network to discuss your current situation. If you have difficulty reaching a representative or have a unique situation, contact Bart Freedman, Biamp Vice President of Sales, at Bart.Freedman@biamp.com and he will personally ensure you get prompt attention.

We understand this event has created uncertainty and we are committed to providing an effective, attractive transition path. We appreciate the opportunity to become your trusted AV solutions provider.

Does this mean Biamp will continue supporting my ClearOne product(s)?

Biamp is not assuming responsibility for any legacy ClearOne support agreements or warranties. Existing arrangements remain valid under their original terms.

Can I still purchase ClearOne products through Biamp?

No. Our focus is on integrating the technology, not reselling the existing ClearOne product line.

Will my devices continue to receive firmware updates or fixes?

Not from Biamp. Refer to your ClearOne service contracts for details on your options.

Does this acquisition affect my deployed ClearOne products?

No immediate disruption is expected. Installed ClearOne systems should continue to function normally. Contact ClearOne for support.