VoIP Equipment: Polycom SoundPoint® IP 6000

The SoundStation IP 6000 is one of the most advanced conference phone available in the Voice over IP market. Polycom prides itself on superior sound quality and the IP 6000 is no exception. Its distinctive and unique design make it ideal for small to mid-size conference rooms found in typical small and growing businesses.

Polycom is known for its outstanding voice technology that delivers exceptional clarity. The IP 6000 turns conference calls into interactive experiences. The high fidelity audio captures sound from 220HZ to 14khz, which encompasses the entire range of the human voice. The broad frequency spectrum means an exceptionally clear phone experience, and can greatly improve the experience of conference calls, reducing error and listening strain. The full duplex speaker eliminates both dropouts and echo.

Clearer Calls, Powerful Conferencing

The IP 6000 features an advanced microphone with Automatic Gain Control that adjusts microphone sensitivity automatically based on the volume of the speaker. This means that meeting participants everywhere in the room can be heard clearly, regardless of whether they are right next to the phone. Meeting participants do not need to huddle around the speaker phone or shout from across the room in order to be heard. As a result, overall conference call meeting experiences are more lifelike, as all participants can speak at normal volume.

Robust provisioning, management and security features make Polycom’s family of IP conference phones the best choice for meeting rooms equipped with business VoIP from Vocalocity. Integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) simplifies setup, with an AC power kit available for systems that can’t accommodate PoE. The SoundStation IP 6000 includes a high-resolution, easy-to-read backlit display for call information and multi-language support.

• Full Duplex Speakerphone

• Power over Ethernet

• Distinctive Ring

• Programmable Speed Dial

At $629.99, the Polycom Soundpoint IP 6000 offers unbeatable sound quality, outstanding clarity, and exceptional value. Vocalocity highly recommends this phone for small businesses in need of a professional and reliable full duplex speakerphone suitable for any conference room.

VoIP is a major communications improvement for today’s small businesses. Rather than using expensive phone service from traditional “Ma Bell” providers, businesses can utilize their existing broadband internet connections to deliver high quality and feature-rich service. VoIP provides small businesses with unlimited calling for a low monthly flat rate, significantly reducing the cost of long distance calling. The best part is that the only equipment or hardware investment necessary is the phones themselves and the rest of the system is hosted remotely on our servers.

PBX equipment used to be a very expensive venture, affordable only to the largest corporations. Companies used to invest tens of thousands of dollars on PBX systems that could route calls, control voicemail, and other business communication functions. These systems were bulky and complicated, and required complex equipment that needed to be maintained by experts. This expense was for the system alone, and then additional fees were required for making calls, and maintenance.

Today, small businesses can get all the benefits of a PBX system, but without the hardware investment necessary, thanks to hosted VoIP. Hosted VoIP operates as a subscription service that connects each phone’s unique IP address with the associated Vocalocity account and phone system. There is no VoIP equipment to buy or lease, just VoIP phones, like the Polycom Soundpoint 6000.

Vocalocity’s service is month to month, with no contract to sign. Our phones are non-proprietary, meaning they’ll work with our service, and other hosted VoIP services as well. Some services require the use of VoIP phones that are proprietary, meaning they’ll be obsolete if a customer decides to switch providers. This is a tactic to lock customers into using the same service, even if they are dissatisfied. Vocalocity does not require contracts, and does not use proprietary phones. Our customers stay with us because they want to, and the Soundpoint 6000 will work with our service and other VoIP services as well.

One of the most convenient aspects of hosted VoIP, as opposed to on-premise VoIP equipment, is that system changes can be made quickly and easily from an online web portal. Features that directly affect how extensions and phones operate can be controlled from the user-friendly portal. Call Forwarding, Voicemail to Email, Call Tags, and much more can be controlled from the user interface. You can select which extensions are assigned to the Polycom Soundpoint 6000 from the user interface, and which voicemail accounts are associated with it. On-premise VoIP equipment and traditional systems require a maintenance person to come to your office to update any changes, but with Hosted VoIP from Vocalocity you are in control and can make changes as needed.

The Polycom Soundpoint 6000 is a top of the line conference phone that is a worthwhile investment for your business. Just as you invest in other types of office equipment to improve productivity and efficiency, the Soundpoint 6000 will pay big dividends. Polycom has built its name on outstanding clarity and voice quality. Businesses that use the Soundpoint 6000 benefit from improved efficiency, accuracy, and quality of conference calls.