RayBitConference Speaker and Microphone for 8-10 People Business Meetings, USB Speakerphone with 360° Omnidirectional Mics for VoIP Calls/Skype/Teams/Zoom/Computer/Laptop/PC/Desktop, Plug and Play

This speaker is absolutely brilliant.Easy to set up and use.Excellent sound quality.Top quality product at a fair price.5 stars

Exceptional Audio Quality:The standout feature of the RayBit Conference Speaker is its exceptional audio quality. The 360° omnidirectional microphones capture voices with remarkable clarity, ensuring that every participant's contribution is heard loud and clear. It has significantly improved the overall audio experience during our virtual meetings.Effortless Setup:Setting up the conference speaker is a breeze. With its plug-and-play functionality, there's no need for complex installations or additional drivers. We were up and running in minutes, making it an ideal solution for quick and efficient meetings without any technical hassles.Versatile Compatibility:The RayBit Conference Speaker is compatible with a range of communication platforms, including VoIP calls, Skype, Teams, Zoom, and more. Its versatility makes it a valuable asset for businesses that use multiple communication tools, providing a unified solution for all virtual meetings.360° Omnidirectional Microphones:The 360° omnidirectional microphones create a virtual conference room experience. No matter where participants are seated, the microphones pick up their voices, eliminating the need to huddle around a single device. It fosters a more natural and collaborative meeting environment.Compact and Portable Design:The compact and portable design of the conference speaker adds to its appeal. It's easy to carry, making it convenient for on-the-go meetings or for businesses with multiple meeting spaces. The sleek and modern aesthetics also complement any office or home workspace.

This RayBit USB speakerphone is a useful piece of kit for certain situations, primarily audio or video conferences in offices that have desktop PCs without built-in mic/speaker (unlike most laptops, which have decent built-in speakers and mic).The speakerphone is easy to use. It plugs into the USB-A port of any powered device and works straight away, without the need to install drivers. The two USB-A ports on the front are ideal for plugging in mouse and keyboard (or any other USB-A peripheral). Volume is adjusted by pressing + or - buttons on the top of the speakerphone. A mute button between the volume controls makes it easy to mute or unmute conversation.Aesthetically, the speakerphone has a retro look which I like. It reminds me of the answering machines I saw connected to landlines in many offices in previous decades. The triangular base and low centre of gravity make it physically more stable than upright speakers, which can easily be knocked over (or knocked off a desk).Green lights indicate when the speakerphone is operational and the mic is unmuted. When the device is operational but the mic is muted, the lights turn red. Simple design but effective and user friendly.The base features a circular recess for winding the cable into when you're not using the device - another simple and practical feature. The cable is a generously long 3 metres, which is the same as the stated radius of the mic's voice capture. In other words, you can safely stand up and walk around during a call and still be heard by the people on the other end, as long as you don't stray much farther than 3 metres from the RayBit unit. The built-in mic does a good job of voice reproduction and a so-so job of reducing environmental noise such as fans, passing cars, building work, etc. The speaker's sound quality is reasonable and its volume is excellent for such a small unit. You can use this RayBit device for listening to music via a laptop or a desktop PC (although it's not cost effective to buy the speakerphone just for that purpose when for the same money you could buy a substantially more powerful speaker that's dedicated to just that one task).The price is currently £99.99 - a bit steep, I reckon, for what you get. I'd put it in the £60-£79.99 price range. That's the only reason I've awarded it four stars rather than five. It's slightly overpriced and its performance can't quite justify that steep cost. Still, I like this piece of kit in terms of its looks and its genuinely useful features.

This device looks a bit like a UFO, but it is well-designed and does a good job.I've primarily used it with Teams for work, but it also works well with Skype, which is great for family calls and the like.It's plug-and-play on Windows, and always seems to work first time with out any hassles.It's full duplex, so it allows parties on both ends of the call to be heard simulateously (although not all software supports this functionality).Voice quality on the microphones is good, and the echo-cancellation feature works very well. Speaker audio quality is also better than I had expected. It can even act as a mini USB hub, having an additional couple of USB ports built in.This has been a great device for work, and it is a step up from the Jabra unit that I'd been using previously.At under £100, this is a good value piece of kit. A reliable workhorse that just does its job.Recommended.

I have now had 2 of these. First worked well for about a month and then started interrupting laptop, cutting off constantly. Seller replaced the item with a new, and the replacement did exactly the same. First weeks perfect, excellent sound and microphone, and then the problems start. It's cutting, goes into on-off in quick succession, them starts to blink screen on off, until you disconnect it. I've changed USB ports, no effect. Once you remove the device, problems stop and never return. It's a device that's unfit for intended purposes.