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Biamp May 2025 Newsletter
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Experience Biamp at InfoComm 2025
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At InfoComm 2025, our team brings together decades of expertise, innovation, and a genuine commitment to solving your most complex AV challenges.
Join us at
booth 6561 in Orlando and be one of the first to experience
Biamp Workplace, the revolutionary cloud-based platform that lets you take full command of your AV environment.
And be sure to visit the Audio Demo Room, located in
W224A, to experience the extraordinary power and precision of our industry leading, state-of-the-art loudspeaker and amplifier technologies.
Not only will you have the opportunity to explore our many other extraordinary audiovisual solutions, you’ll also meet the Biamp experts who are dedicated to transforming AV experiences for integrators and end-users in every industry.
Need yet another reason to visit the Biamp booth? We’re giving away awesome prizes!
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InfoComm 2025 Giveaway
Be one of the
first 20 people to visit the Biamp booth on
Wednesday or Thursday and score an
awesome prize just for showing us some social love!
Here’s how to claim yours:
- Snap a selfie or photo at the booth
- Post it on social media (LinkedIn or Instagram)
- Tag @Biamp or use #BiampIC25
- Show your post to the front desk at our booth—prize unlocked!
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Expanding Our Microsoft Teams Certified Portfolio into Large Meeting Spaces
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We are excited to announce that the Biamp Vidi 280 camera has officially received Microsoft Teams certification. The Vidi 280 camera has been certified as a Microsoft Teams Room for Windows USB Peripheral and meets all criteria for the Microsoft Teams Room Certification Program across the following room types:
- Small Meeting Room
- Medium Meeting Room
- Large Meeting Room
This certification represents a significant milestone in our collaboration solutions portfolio, strategically expanding our video offerings into the large meeting room category. The Vidi 280 perfectly complements our existing Teams Certified Large Room Bundles featuring TesiraFORTÉ X and Devio SCX – delivering comprehensive, end-to-end solutions for sophisticated large-space collaboration environments.
The Vidi 280's Microsoft Teams certification lets you:
- Confidently deploy Teams-certified video solutions across all room sizes
- Leverage the complete Biamp ecosystem of certified audio and video products
- Offer clients seamless integration with Microsoft Teams environments
- Provide unrivaled form factor solutions for large meeting spaces
We remain committed to developing innovative solutions that enhance collaboration experiences across all environments, and we're proud to continue our partnership with Microsoft to deliver certified products that meet the highest standards of performance and compatibility. |
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Parlé VBC 2800 Biamp Workplace Compatibility
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We are pleased to announce the latest firmware updates for our Parlé VBC 2800 video conferencing bar, Vidi 280 conferencing camera, and Biamp Camera Controller technology. These updates introduce important enhancements, including Biamp Workplace support for the Parlé VBC 2800.
Parlé VBC 2800 Video Conferencing Bar Firmware
- Biamp Workplace integration: The Parlé VBC 2800 can now be monitored and managed through the Biamp Workplace cloud-based platform, allowing for streamlined remote management and real-time status monitoring of your devices.
- Network control integration: Enables comprehensive network control capabilities, including remote configuration and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and maximize system performance.
- USB audio input mix mode: Added functionality to mix USB audio input with the local microphone signal, providing greater flexibility for hybrid conferencing environments.
- Enhanced ALS output options: Implemented far-end and near microphone mix mode for the ALS output, improving assistive listening capabilities and ensuring clear audio for all participants.
Vidi 280 Firmware
- Camera preset preview: Added preview functionality for Biamp Camera Controller, allowing operators to view camera positions before applying them during live sessions.
- Visual confirmation: Implemented countdown timer when saving a preset, providing clear visual feedback to ensure proper preset storage.
- Improved auto-framing: Enhanced algorithms for more accurate participant detection and smoother camera movements in varied lighting conditions.
Biamp Camera Controller
- Expanded audio controls: Updated to provide ALS and audio input selections, giving operators more precise control over the audio experience.
- Improved camera management: Added support for camera preset previews, making it easier to compose and frame shots before going live.
- User interface enhancements: Redesigned control panels for more intuitive operation and quicker access to frequently used features.
All updates are now available for download.
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Biamp Workplace Evolves:
Introducing Powerful New Connections
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We're thrilled to announce a new release of Biamp Workplace and the all-new Workplace Connect 1.0! These updates mark a significant milestone in our mission to unify our product portfolio into a seamlessly integrated ecosystem.
Expanded Ecosystem Compatibility
This update introduces connectivity between Biamp Workplace and devices running the new Tesira 5.0, creating a truly unified management experience. For the first time, you can connect and manage your Tesira DSP Processors, Devio Conference Room Hubs, and Voltera Amplifiers directly through the Biamp Workplace platform, streamlining your audiovisual system management from a single interface.
Read the complete product compatibility list in the Tesira 5.0 release notes.
Introducing Workplace Connect
Workplace Connect lets you connect your Biamp hardware devices to the Workplace cloud platform. This essential tool discovers your compatible Biamp devices on the local network and securely registers them with your Workplace organization, creating the foundation for comprehensive cloud-based monitoring and management.
The application is available for both macOS and Windows, ensuring cross-platform support for all users.
Manage AV Devices Remotely
Control your Biamp hardware effortlessly from anywhere:
- Send remote commands
- Update firmware
- Identify devices
- Perform reboots
- Trigger Biamp Launch
- View Launch reports
Real-Time Monitoring and Insights
Stay ahead of issues with comprehensive system health checks and proactive alerts. Access essential device information at a glance:
- Device status
- Model & description
- Firmware version
- Serial number
- IP address
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Biamp UCC-Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 Now Shipping
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We are pleased to announce the availability of the Biamp UCC-Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2. This premium enterprise-grade UC room solution features built-in BYOM capability and seamlessly pairs with Parlé conferencing bars for exceptional audio and video performance.
Product Availability
The UCC-Lenovo TSC2-IP-MTR (Microsoft Teams Rooms variant) is now shipping, with the UCC-Lenovo TSC2-IP-Zoom (Zoom Rooms variant) following soon.
Key Features
- Built-in BYOM functionality through dedicated USB-C port with automatic switching
- Intel Ultra processors (Ultra 5 for MTR, Ultra 7 for Zoom) with AI capabilities
- Fanless design for quiet 24/7 operation
- Pre-installed Biamp UC Connect software
- Microsoft Autopilot support and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise operating system
- Seamless integration with Biamp AV peripherals
Benefits
When paired with a Biamp conferencing bundle or a Parlé conferencing bar, this complete conference room solution simplifies procurement, installation, and support while providing flexibility for any UC platform. By offering a complete ecosystem from a single source, we're making deployment of superior conferencing experiences with reduced complexity easier than ever.
Special Offer
For a limited time, receive a 20% discount when purchasing the UCC device with Biamp bundles or conferencing bars. Complete bundles including both the UCC device and Biamp audio peripherals are also available.
Take the Next Step
Transform your meeting spaces with this next-generation conferencing solution!
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System Design Guide Now Available for Convention Center Ballrooms
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Biamp has released its latest system design guide tailored for convention center ballrooms, offering a comprehensive resource for AV professionals aiming to enhance flexibility, scalability, and performance in large, multi-use spaces. This guide provides insights into designing and implementing Tesira-based audiovisual systems that meet the dynamic needs of modern convention centers.
Addressing Unique Challenges
Convention center ballrooms are versatile spaces that host a variety of events, from corporate conferences to grand banquets. The need for rapid reconfiguration and seamless AV integration is paramount. Our latest system design guide addresses these challenges by presenting solutions that allow for quick transitions between different room setups without compromising audio or video quality.
Enhancing Operational Efficiency and User Experience
The guide shows AV professionals how the Tesira platform meets the technical requirements of diverse events while also enhancing operational efficiency. The ability to quickly adapt to different event needs without extensive manual reconfiguration translates to reduced downtime and improved client satisfaction.
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Choosing the Right Outdoor Loudspeakers for Inclement Weather
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Outdoor audio systems face a unique challenge: delivering consistent, high-quality sound while withstanding the harshest elements. Whether you’re outfitting a theme park, outdoor stadium, shopping center, or transportation hub, choosing the right professional outdoor loudspeakers is critical—not just for performance, but for long-term reliability in inclement weather.
When inclement weather is the norm—not the exception—Biamp
Community loudspeakers are built to deliver. With IP-rated enclosures, UV-resistant materials, robust mounting solutions, and high-performance audio engineering, Biamp loudspeakers are designed to thrive in harsh outdoor environments. From coastal boardwalks to rainy sports facilities, Biamp offers the durability and clarity professionals depend on.
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Introducing an Enhanced Evoko Naso Experience
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We're excited to announce the release of significant updates to the Evoko Naso room scheduling solution. Following the successful launch of our completely reinvented software at InfoComm 2024, we’re further enhancing the Evoko experience while maintaining the streamlined, intuitive interface our users love.
NEW POWERFUL FEATURES
Enhanced User Identification
- PIN Code Authentication - We've added PIN code capabilities as an alternative to RFID, making the system more accessible and flexible for all users
- New Identify Button - Streamlined identification process for booking, check-in, and meeting management
Improved User Experience
- Customizable Brightness Settings - Adjust display brightness to low, medium, or high, with optional auto-dimming feature
- Streamlined Menu System - Redesigned with user-focused information and separate admin settings for a cleaner interface
- Optional Check-in Requirements - Flexibility to disable check-in requirements with automatic check-in at start time
Hybrid Meeting Integration
- Automatic Online Meeting Creation - Seamlessly create Microsoft Teams or Google Meet links regardless of how you book the room
- Multi-platform Support - Fully compatible with Microsoft Teams Room and Google Meet Room setups
- Simplified Meeting Access - Join online meetings directly from the room panel
Why These Updates Matter
These enhancements directly address the needs of your customers:
- Improved Flexibility - Multiple identification methods and customizable settings
- Streamlined Workflow - Faster, more intuitive interfaces with less complexity
- Enhanced Hybrid Collaboration - Seamless integration with popular meeting platforms
These new features are available immediately through a software update for all Evoko Naso devices connected to Biamp Workplace.
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Revolutionizing Flexible Seating:
Evoko Kleeo Takes a Leap Forward
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The future of desk scheduling has arrived! We're thrilled to unveil a suite of game-changing updates to our Evoko Kleeo desk manager. Since its award-winning debut in 2022, Kleeo has transformed flexible seating management for organizations worldwide. Now, based on real-world user insights, we've reimagined how desks are booked, used, and analyzed.
INTELLIGENT WOKRPLACE INNOVATIONS
Smart Desk Awareness
- "Book Now" Prompt - Kleeo now intuitively recognizes when someone sits down and offers a friendly booking reminder, eliminating the need to search for desk names
- Personalized Display - Desk screens now prominently showcase the booker's name in both check-in and idle states, transforming how colleagues locate each other in flexible environments
Zero-Effort Booking System
- Use Now, Book Later - Simply sit down and work—Kleeo handles the booking automatically
- Smart Presence Recognition - After just 2 minutes of detected activity, the system creates a reservation without any user intervention
- Dynamic Booking Extension - Your desk stays reserved with a rolling 10-minute booking that continues as long as you're present
Analytics & Security Evolution
- Deep Usage Insights - Uncover previously invisible workspace patterns with enhanced sensor data that captures even unbooked desk usage
- Browser-Based Booking Portal - Access the full scheduling system from any device with a web browser—no app downloads required—ideal for high-security environments and BYOD restrictions
Transforming Workplace Flexibility
These innovations create measurable impacts for your clients:
- Invisible Technology - The system adapts to users rather than forcing behavior changes
- Workplace Community - Finding colleagues becomes intuitive with personalized displays
- Space Optimization - Detailed usage patterns reveal opportunities to right-size real estate investments
All software enhancements are available now for connected devices through a remote update from Biamp Workplace.
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Tesira Software Release Delivers
Extraordinary Enhancements
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This important update introduces numerous features and system upgrades across a host of Biamp products, including Tesira server-class devices, Voltera amplifiers, NPX paging stations, and more.
Now, for the first time, Tesira 5.0 enables connecting devices to Biamp Workplace – our revolutionary, cloud-based system monitoring and management platform. This upgrade streamlines system management and delivers superior audiovisual experiences across more of our industry-leading products through a single, intuitive interface.
New Features
- Added support for Biamp Workplace cloud monitoring and management on Tesira server-class devices
- Enhanced Voltera D and D M amplifiers with redundant Dante networking, expanded port configurations, doubled power capacity, FIR filtering, and NPX paging station support
- Added multichannel support to AGC, Leveler, and Noise Gate DSP blocks
- Added TTP control of TesiraFORTÉ X USB in Biamp Launch with synchronized host volume control, expanded loudspeaker support (Desono DX-S8 and EX-S6), and new Cisco Webex UC Profile
Updates
- Expanded TTP subscribe functions for a wide variety of blocks
- Improved consistency of Biamp Launch automatic loudspeaker tuning
- Improved the Biamp Launch report card to provide clearer understanding of the benefits of Biamp AI noise reduction on audio performance
- Updated ALAMOS Loudspeaker Library profiles for Voltera amplifiers
- Reduced Voltera D and D M dynamic EQ to 3 bands maximum, with automatic health log truncation to last 24 hours
- Other bug fixes and enhancements
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Biamp Case Study: Perth Police Station
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To overcome harsh acoustics and poor speech intelligibility in a busy police station in Perth, Australia, Integrate Perth deployed a Biamp Tesira system with advanced acoustic echo cancellation. The solution dramatically improved audio clarity.
Said Integrate Perth's Andrew Anderson-King, "The Tesira AEC improves everyone’s safety and is now useful for staff training. I can see other applications where mission-critical audio is important, but the acoustic conditions are hostile. For example, Customs and the Border Force could benefit, as could warehousing, and the Port Authority. They could all benefit from Tesira AEC cleaning up recorded speech."
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Upcoming Events & Tradeshows
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Biamp has a presence at industry tradeshows around the world and regularly speaks on trends, technologies, and other relevant topics. Find the show or speaking event you're interested in and join us.
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Event or Tradeshow
| Date, Location & Booth Number
| InfoComm | Orlando, FL - June 11-13 - Booth 6561 and Audio Demo Room W224A | Integrate | Sydney, Australia - August 27-29 - Booth J20 | InfoComm India | Mumbai, India - September 9-11 - Booth G10
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Upcoming Webinars & Trainings
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Biamp is focused on providing high-quality online and in-person trainings and webinars. Here is a sampling of our upcoming
webinars and don’t forget to explore our extensive online
training courses.
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Cornerstone — Biamp's Technical Support Knowledge Base
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Need tech support? Our
Cornerstone knowledge base has you covered. Here are just a few of our latest articles and tools:
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