ClearOne has announced the introduction of the UNITE 160 4K camera.

This new camera offers organisations cutting-edge 4K UHD performance with 12x optical zoom capabilities, remote-controlled mechanical pan and tilt as well as AI-powered smart face tracking and auto framing. This camera is designed to capture all participants in large rooms while enabling automated focus on a moving presenter, making it ideal for larger spaces including board rooms, training centres, conference rooms and classrooms.

Previously, ClearOne’s solution for camera tracking included the CONVERGE Pro 2 DSP mixer, one or more BMA 360 ceiling tile microphone arrays, and a camera tracking module for Crestron, AMX, or Extron. ClearOne’s new camera offers an integrated AI-based camera tracking solution for rooms that are a fit for a single Versa Lite CT and a single camera. This new lower cost camera tracking configuration eliminates the need for a DSP mixer and a control system.

The UNITE 160 4K camera supports all leading virtual meeting platforms including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, WebEx and GoToMeeting.

Challenging lighting conditions are no match for the camera’s advanced 2D and 3D noise reduction, which ensures excellent visuals free of artifacts or grain. Camera control is attained through an IR remote, RS-232 connection, or UVC/UAC protocols, offering broad integration with control and automation systems.

ClearOne interim chief executive, Derek Graham, says: “Modern expectations for efficiency and flexibility require businesses, government entities, and  educational institutions to ensure employees,  educators, and students have access to clear,  uninterrupted virtual communications solutions. The new  UNITE 160 4K camera enables integrators and  technology buyers to implement enterprise-grade video  communications that can be paired with our innovative conferencing systems, such as the Versa Lite CT, to deliver easy-to-use meeting rooms with impressive performance.”