StarTech.com USB-C Conference Speaker Mini Dock, Portable Boardroom Speaker and Multiport Adapter, USB-C to VGA or 4K 60Hz HDMI, 2x USB-A (5Gbps) Hub, Mic/Speaker - Teams/Zoom/Softphone Speakerphone

This USB Type-C Conference Speaker Mini Dock features a speakerphone HDMI/VGA video output USB-C PD pass-through/data a USB-A x2 hub a built-in USB-C host cable and tap/touch buttons with LED indicators. It simplifies a workstation setup converting any desk into a teleconferencing space. The dock features HDMI or VGA single-video output. It has 2 USB-A ports and a USB-C port with the option for Power Delivery (PD) pass-though.. The Conference Speaker Dock connects to the host device using a built-in wraparound 22 in. (56 cm) USB-C host cable. Connect this host cable to a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3/4™ port.

Unified Collaboration Platform Compatibility

The Speakerphone Dock is optimized for use with Unified Communications (UC) platforms such as Microsoft Teams Zoom Google Meet etc. The dock features buttons that intuitively control functions within the UC platform:

• Call Button - Tap to receive and accept an incoming call.
• Hang up Button - Tap to disconnect from the current call or to reject an incoming call.
• +/- Volume Buttons - Tap to adjust the system volume.
• Mute Button - Tap to disable the built-in microphone.

The dock is optimized for Microsoft Teams and fully compatible with other UC/softphone applications including Zoom Skype and Google Meet.

Conference Speaker and Omnidirectional Microphones

Capture voices from up to 7.5ft (2.3m) away using the dual-omnidirectional microphones (100Hz to 10kHz) with echo cancellation and noise reduction. The microphones are ideal for capturing audio in mid-size meeting rooms (6-8 people) or from any location in a home office room. The speakers deliver 89dB (100Hz - 20kHz) distortion-free high-definition audio.

Easy Deployment

The speaker dock features docking station connectivity options in a quick-to-deploy format. Connect an HDMI or VGA enabled display device for single-video output. The HDMI video output supports resolutions up to 4K 60Hz. The VGA video output supports resolutions up to 1080p 60Hz.

Power and charge the connected laptop by connecting the host computer's USB-C power adapter to the USB-C PD 3.0 pass-though port. Alternatively power the speaker dock with bus power. In this configuration the USB-C PD port can be used to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) peripheral.

The dock also features a built-in 22 in. (56 cm) cable to provide extended reach that reduces port/connector strain on 2-in-1 devices like the Surface Pro 7/8 or when used with laptops on a riser stand. The docking station supports Windows macOS and Chrome OS. Connect to Thunderbolt 3/4 and USB Type-C laptops from HP Lenovo Dell and Apple.

Compact and Portable

Integrated wrap-around cable management enables the cable to be tucked away to prevent tangling during transit. The small desktop foot print is ideal for hybrid travel use between the office and work-from-home virtual meetings.

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