HALL TECHNOLOGIES HT-SATELLITE-EXT Add-On Microphone for the Mercury Video Bar User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- HALL TECHNOLOGIES
Table of Contents
HALL TECHNOLOGIES HT-SATELLITE-EXT Add-On Microphone for the Mercury
Video Bar
Introduction
OVERVIEW
This product is an add-on microphone for Video Bar to extend pickup distance.
It is ideal for applications at huddle/small/ medium rooms.
FEATURES
- 4 x MEMS omnidirectional microphone arrays with a range of 3 ~ 5 meters.
- Supports AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation), AGC (Automatic Gain Control), ANS (Automatic Noise Suppression) and full duplex communication, making all participants feel like they are talking face-to-face.
- Cascade up to three times for extending pickup range.
- Mic mute button with LED feedback.
- Able to work with VB10-000 for audio signal extension over Ethernet.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- 1 x Microphone
- 1 x 7m USB-Mini Cable
Panel Description
| ID | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 x Mute/Unmute buttons. |
Press any of these buttons to mute or unmute all microphones, including the one at the Video Bar and all other MIC10-000 units.
2| Status LED|
- 4 x LEDs that next to the buttons lighting white: The microphone is working properly.
- 4 x LEDs that next to the buttons blinking white: The microphone is being upgraded.
- 3 x LEDs in the sound source direction lighting blue: The microphone is picking up sound. (Once the microphone completes pickup, the lighting LEDs will be off.)
- All LEDs lighting red: The microphone is muted.
3| Microphone| 4 x omnidirectional microphone arrays for picking up sound.
4| UP| Connect to the video bar or the upper level microphone. This port
supports power input.
5| DOWN| Connect to the other extensible microphone. This port supports power
output
INSTALLATION
Note: Before installation, please ensure the device is disconnected from
the power source.
The device can be placed on the desk or be installed on a tripod.
To install the device on the wall:
- Screw the tripod’s clip into the 1/4 (British standard) thread hole at the device’s bottom.
- Secure the device along with the clip on the tripod, adjust them to a position and height you desire.
Application
STANDARD CONNECTION DIAGRAM
FULL APPLICATION SETUP DIAGRAM
Showing HT-MERCURY Video Bar connections and applications, HT-VOYAGER BYOD
Dongle usage depicted
API Commands
Additional commands not found in the Web GUI such as AEC enable/disable, AGC enable/disable, ANC enable/disable, and others can be found in the HT-MERCURY API Commands document.
Troubleshooting
Used in connection with HT-MERCURY Video Bar
| Problem Type | Problem | Options |
|---|---|---|
| USB | __ |
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USB-C not connecting
| Verify connected cable supports USB-C
The response time to output video of USB 3.0 and Type-C is typically 6-8
seconds, although the response time between PC’s can differ
Confirm the PC can transmit video over USB-C by installing the DisplayLink
device driver: https://www.displaylink.com/downloads
PC charge reminder pop-up| This pop-up is normal since the HT-MERCURY charging
power might be different than what the laptop requires
To ensure the laptop doesn’t lose power, connect a dedicated power
supply
Audio| No audio at far end on soft codec call (i.e.
Meet, Teams, Zoom, etc.)
| Verify the HT-MERCURY microphone is not muted (red LED means muted)
Verify the microphone selected in the soft codec is the HT-MERCURY
Verify the soft codec microphone is not muted
No audio heard on HT- MERCURY| Verify the HT-MERCURY is selected as the
desired speaker output in the laptop by clicking on the speaker icon to open
the audio output
Verify the HT-MERCURY is not muted
Verify the levels are turned up on both the laptop and the HT-MERCURY
Specifications
Audio and Video
Input / Output| Mini USB
Microphone
Microphone| 4 x Omnidirectional microphone arrays; Pick-up Range: 3~5m
Communication and Control
USB| Mini USB
General
Operating Temperature| 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature| -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Humidity| 10% to 90%, non-condensing
Power Supply| Powered by Video Bar
Power Consumption| 1.5W (Max)
Dimension (φ x h)| 123mm x 36mm/4.84” x 1.42”
Net Weight| 0.29kg/0.638lb
1234 Lakeshore Drive, Suite #150, Coppell, TX 75019
halltechav.com /
support@halltechav.com
(714)641-6607
References
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