The Vortex® EF2280 is a multichannel acoustic echo and noise canceller with integral automatic microphone / matrix mixer. It is a complete all-in-one solution for audio and video conferencing, distance learning, courtrooms, and more. The Vortex has been shipping since February 2001.

Polycom’s Vortex line of acoustic echo and noise cancellation products is designed for high-performance installed voice conferencing applications. With the fastest convergence rates available to respond to changes in the room environment, a long echo cancellation span that will support almost any room size, and industry-leading patented noise cancellation algorithms, Vortex products provide the best possible audio for corporate boardrooms, distance learning classrooms, courtrooms, hotels, and other facilities requiring professional-grade audio.

The Vortex line integrates easily with other components of your A/V installation, including Polycom’s ViewStation® and VSX™ lines of video conferencing systems, the SoundStation VTX 1000 wideband conference phone, and AMX® and Crestron® room controllers.

Features:
> 12 inputs, 12 outputs, 8 mic/line input channels.
> Acoustic Echo Cancellation and ambient noise cancellation on each mic/line input.
> 25 x 18 Matrix mixer with user-adjustable cross point gains.
> Voice-driven AGC utilizing neural network processing - activates only on valid voice signals.
> 5-band parametric EQ on each input channel and output channel.
> Selectable 24V phantom power available on each mic input.
> Full Bandwidth performance - 20 Hz to 20 kHz throughout.
> Connect up to 8 Vortex units, with control of NOM over all units.
> Over 10dB of room gain allowed by system.
> "Conference Composer" Software provides easy programming.
> 32 user-programmable presets, 16 factory programmed presets.
> Macros (mini-presets) allow further customization of presets.
> Fully configurable logic 24 logic inputs, 20 logic outputs.
> Two Automatic Microphone Mixers included to allow room combining.
> 40 dB/second AEC convergence.
> 270 ms echo cancellation span.
> User selectable noise cancellation - 6, 10 or 15 dB
> Fully RS232 controllable.
> Infrared remote available.

Product of Polycom