Polycom SoundStation 2W PC microphone setup

August 21st, 2008 [ Posted by Derek R ]

This post provides instructions on how to use a Polycom SoundStation 2W as a high quality omni-directional external microphone for a PC/laptop.

Required equipment:
SoundStation 2W conference phone
USB Cable – A male to mini 5-pin male (same as most digital cameras)
2.5mm to 3.5 mm stereo cable
Windows based computer

Install the Polycom firmware updater software onto PC/laptop. Do not upgrade the firmware of the soundstation. Visit Polycom download page.

Connect cable from the 2.5mm stereo jack on the Polycom to the 3.5mm Microphone jack on your PC/laptop (there is a picture of a mobile phone next to it).

Once the Polycom software has been installed, connect a USB cable from the Polycom (on the underside of the unit at the opposite end to the keypad) to your PC/laptop.

Press the button marked “IP Mode” on the Polycom.

Go into the Sound Applet in control panel and ensure that the microphone jack is enabled. You should now be in business.

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