BOYA Blobby Pro Conference Speakerphone User Manual

June 1, 2024
Boya

Conference Speakerphone
Blobby Pro
User Manual
V02

Statement

Please read this manual carefully before using and strictly operate and store it in accordance with the instructions.
Please save the manual for your future reference. If you need further assistance than the user manual, please consult your retailer for help or email us: sales@boya-mic.com

Cautions

  1. If you do not intend to use the speakerphone for a long period of time, please remove the USB cable.
  2. Please keep it away from heat sources such as radiators or spotlights.
  3. When using and storing, please keep away from the dust and moisture.
  4. Be careful with violent collisions.
  5. To avoid acoustical feedback, do not hold the speakerphone close to the loudspeakers.
  6. For the best pick-up pattern, do not hold your hand against the microphone capsule cover.

Introduction

The BOYA Blobby Pro, a professional condenser speakerphone with an omnidirectional polar pattern, is perfect for use with small and medium-sized teleconferencing, video conferencing, meetings, online classes, live streaming, and more. Connect your Blobby Pro to a laptop, tablet, or smartphone via Bluetooth, USB-C port, or 3.5mm TRS analog port. Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, it can be used with all leading conference call services. A headphone or speaker can be connected to it for real-time audio monitoring.
With a 4-element array and a 3-meter pickup radius, the speakerphone can pick up the voice at 360 degrees to cover small and medium-sized conference rooms. With the acoustic echo cancellation and clear voice capture, the speakerphone focuses voice pickup and suppresses background noises allowing individual talkers to be heard clearly. What’s more, a cascade cable (available separately) allows two speakerphones to be connected and work together to cover larger meeting spaces and more meeting participants, providing flexible audio extension solutions.

Features

  • 4-element mic array focuses 360-degree of audio pickup in up to a 3-meter radius
  • High-sensitivity and high-fidelity speaker for clear soundquality
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery – up to 16-hour battery life
  • USB, Bluetooth, and 3.5mm TRS analog audio connectivity
  • Allows to connect two devices to the speakerphone at a time
  • Plug-and-play USB-C port with no need to install a driver which supports use while charging
  • Acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) and clear voice capture (CVC) suppress background noises
  • Touch panel for controlling mute, calls and volume
  • Intuitive ring light for indicating status of volume and sound localization
  • Intuitive ring light for indicating the status of volume and sound localization
  • Allows the two speakerphones to be combined to cover larger meeting spaces
  • The anti-slip pad of its bottom for remaining stable
  • Durable metal enclosure

Product Overview

BOYA Blobby Pro Conference Speakerphone - Product
Overview

  1. Touch Panel**
    Buttons| Function**
    ---|---
    | While a call comes in, tap it to answer or end the call; tap and hold it for 1.5 seconds to reject the call.
    | When connected, tap it to mute or unmute the microphone.
    | Tap to pause or play music.
    | Tap to turn up the volume.
    | Tap to turn down the volume.

NOTE:
The volume of the connected smartphone, tablet, or computer will sync with the speakerphone.

  1. Status Ring Light****
    Status| Indicator| Voice Prompt
    ---|---|---
    Power on| Blue light stays on for 1 seconds| “Power on”
    Sound localization| Blue light stays on in the direction of a sound source| /
    Mute| Static red| /
    Volume up (+2)| One light up clockwise| “Di”
    Volume down (-2)| One light off counterclockwise| “Di”
    Maximum gain| Ring light stays on| “Di——”
    Minimum gain| Ring light stays off| “Di——”
    Low battery| Blinking red once every 5 seconds| “Battery low”

  2. Speaker

  3. Power Indicator****
    Status| Indicator| Voice Prompt
    ---|---|---
    Power on| Static blue| “Power on”
    Low battery| Blinking red slowly| “Battery low”
    Charging| Static red| /
    Fully charged| Static blue| /
    Power off| Red light is on for 1 seconds| “Power off”

  4. Power Button
    Press and hold for 3 seconds to power on or off.

  5. Bluetooth Pair Button
    Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn on Bluetooth.

  6. Bluetooth Indicator****
    Status| Indicator| Voice Prompt
    ---|---|---
    Power on| Static blue| “Power on”
    Low battery| Blinking red slowly| “Battery low”
    Charging| Static red| /
    Fully charged| Static blue| /
    Power off| Red light is on for 1 seconds| “Power off”

  7. Microphone Capsule

  8. 3.5mm TRS Input
    For audio input from a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

  9. 3.5mm TRS Output (TRRS Cascade Control)
    For plugging your headphones or a speaker in to monitor or play your audio while recording. Can also be used for plugging a cascade cable in for connecting two Blobby Pro speakerphones.

  10. USB Type-C Data (Charging) Port
    For audio input and charging simultaneously after connecting a computer.
    Can also be used for charging.

How to Use

USB Connection
Connect the speakerphone to your computer with a USB-C cable. The “Blobby Pro” model will appear on the computer while it’s connected, which enables charging and transferring audio. BOYA Blobby Pro Conference Speakerphone - USB
ConnectionNOTE:
The computer only can charge the unit if you use a USB-C charging cable which does not support data and audio.

Analog Audio Connection
Connect your smartphone, tablet or computer to the IN port of the speakerphone with a 3.5mm TRS cable to transfer audio.BOYA Blobby Pro Conference
Speakerphone - Analog Audio Connection

Bluetooth Connection

  1. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the speakerphone.
    Press and hold the Bluetooth pair button for 3 seconds to turn on Bluetooth, then “Pairing” will be heard. The indicator blinks blue rapidly.

  2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your device. Select “Blobby Pro” from the device list.

  3. Once paired, you hear “Connected” and the indicator lights static blue.

BOYA Blobby Pro Conference Speakerphone - Bluetooth
Connection

Note:

  • The Bluetooth will be disconnected when the device’s Bluetooth feature is turned off or the operating range exceeds.
    You hear “Disconnected” and the indicator blinks blue slowly. The speakerphone goes into pairing mode automatically after about 5 minutes.

  • To disconnect a paired device, press and hold the Bluetooth pair button  for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode again. The connection can be re-established by pressing the Bluetooth button once.

  • If the connection is not established within 10 minutes in pairing mode, the speakerphone will automatically power off.

Connection with Two Devices
For Blobby Pro, up to two devices (a USB device and a Bluetooth device, or a Bluetooth device and a 3.5mm TRS device) can be connected to the speakerphone at once.BOYA Blobby Pro Conference Speakerphone - Connection with Two
Devices Note:

  • After the speakerphone is connected to two devices, only the sound of one device can be played. Sound from the devices is prioritized as follows:
    USB > Bluetooth > 3.5mm TRS. (That is, while a USB device and a Bluetooth device play audio simultaneously, priority is given to the audio output through the USB port, and audio output from the Bluetooth device is disabled. While a Bluetooth device and a device connected to the 3.5mm TRS Input jack play audio simultaneously, priority is given to the audio output from the Bluetooth device, and audio output from the other is disabled.)

  • Under USB mode, if your phone receives an incoming call, the audio on your phone will be switched to the speakerphone automatically. After the call ends, the USB mode will be automatically resumed.

Cascade Control

  1. With the cascade cable (available separately), you can connect two Blobby Pro speakerphones via the OUT/LINK port, which ensures that the microphone and speaker sounds of two devices are combined to have large meetings with up to 15-30 participants.
  2. The one connected to your smartphone, tablet or computer via USB or Bluetooth connection is the master, and the other one is the slave. The speakers and microphones of the two devices are synchronized to one another. The slave’s mute feature may controlled by the master ( NOTE: The master’s mute feature cannot be controlled by the slave.)
  3. Access a video-conferencing app on your device, then start a meeting.

BOYA Blobby Pro Conference Speakerphone - Cascade
Control

Audio Output
Plugging your speaker or headphones into the OUT/LINK port to monitor your audio or transfer audio of your smartphone/ computer on a conference call. BOYA Blobby Pro Conference Speakerphone - Audio Output

Sound Localization
When the speakerphone is connected to a device, Sound Localization will be enabled automatically which can help you determine the orientation of the person speaking in a conference room.![BOYA Blobby Pro Conference Speakerphone

Note:
If your speakerphone were not connected to any device, its Sound Localization would not be displayed on the ring light.

Smart Audio Processing
The acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) and clear voice capture (CVC) features will be switched on automatically on a conference call. This makes it easier for participants to hear each other and reduces or eliminates echo in remote communication. Also, this will  help pick up the talker’s voice while filtering out background noise such as buzzing, which can help improve sound quality and make online communication smoother.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter problems when using the unit, please refer to the following checklist before contacting technical support. If the problem cannot be solved, please contact the dealer’s after-sales service department.

  • No sound
    ➀ Make sure the speakerphone is well connected to your device properly.
    ➁ Make sure the audio cable/ data cable/ cascade cable is connected correctly.
    ➂ Make sure the speakerphone is not muted.
    ➃ Make sure the volume from your smartphone or computer is not turned to a minimum.
    ➄ Check whether the unit has been connected to the two devices via USB and Bluetooth at the same time. In this case, the speakerphone only plays audio from the USB port.
    ➅ The speakerphone is connected to two devices via USB/ analog port and Bluetooth. In this case, if no sound is played from the speakerphone when the Bluetooth device is disconnected, please remove and then reconnect the USB/ audio cable to the speakerphone.

  • Current noise or other abnormal noise appears during monitoring
    ➀ Make sure there is no interference near the unit. If the noise still exists after changing the unit’s position, please contact our customer service.
    ➁ Check whether the volume from the speakerphone is too loud. If yes, please adjust it to the appropriate level.

  • The Bluetooth connection fails
    ➀ The speakerphone may already be connected to another smartphone or computer.
    Press and hold the Bluetooth pair button  of the unit for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode again. When its Bluetooth indicator blinks blue rapidly, try connecting your device again.
    ➁ Turn the speakerphone off and then on. Connect again.
    ➂ Turn the Bluetooth feature on your device off and then on. Connect again.

  • The cascade control fails
    ➀ Make sure the speakerphone is well connected to your device properly. Make sure the cascade cable used is right.
    ➁ Turn the two speakerphones off and then on. Try again.

Specifications

Microphone Type 4-element microphone array
Polar Pattern Omnidirectional
Pickup 360° (3m radius)
Microphone’s Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Speaker’s Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Audio Processing Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Sound Localization, Clear

Voice Capture (CVC)
Sensitivity| Built-in Microphone: -31dB±1dB (94 dB SPL @ 1 kHz)
Sampling Rates/ Bitrate| Playing: 48kHz/ 16bit Recording: 16kHz/ 16bit
Signal-to-Noise Ratio| >60dB
Maximum SPL| Built-in Microphone: 120dB SPL
RF Output Power| 6dBm
Transmission Method| Wired: USB Type-C Port (USB 2.0)
Wireless: Bluetooth/ 2.4GHz (Bluetooth V5.0)
Bluetooth Version| V5.0
Bluetooth Range| 30 meters (Measured in open environment without obstacles and interference.)
Audio Input| 3.5mm TRS Input (IN), Built-in 4-element microphone array
Audio Output| 3.5mm TRS Output/ TRRS Cascade Control (OUT/LINK), USB Type-C Data Port
OS Requirements| Window11, 10,8.1, 8.7, Vista, XP, Linux, macOS
Compatibility| Zoom, Skype for Business, Webex, Google Hangouts, Teams, Face Time, DingTalk, VooV Meeting, WeCom, QQ
Battery Type| Built-in lithium-ion battery
Battery Capacity| 5200mAH
Charging Port| USB Type-C (DC 5V/2A)
Battery Life| Approx. 20 hours
Charging Time| Approx. 3 hours
Dimensions(L×W×H)| 114mm×114mm×30.5mm
Weight| 322.5g
Operating Temperature| 0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature| -20°C to 55°C

Polar Pattern

Frequency Response

BOYA Blobby Pro Conference Speakerphone - Frequency
Response

In the Box

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Blobby Pro Conference Speakerphone ×1| USB-C to USB-A Cable ×1| Carrying Pouch ×1

Other Audio Cable (Sold Separately)

3.5mm TRRS to TRRS Cascade Cable

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