Plantronics' new Voyager 8200 UC Bluetooth headset - creating a perfect workplace with zero noise

Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) today launched the new Voyager 8200 UC series Bluetooth headset. This stemless Bluetooth headset uses a high-fidelity stereo design, business-grade audio and dual-mode active noise reduction technology (ANC) to ensure that the wearer can maximize their focus on work without interruption, providing immersive high-definition sound quality.

Voyager 8200 UC is the first fully manageable business stereo headset designed for professionals who need to work anywhere, anytime. This headset features a dual pair of omnidirectional microphones without a boom, enhanced digital signal processing, dual-mode active noise cancellation technology (ANC) and smart sensing technology. Whether you are making a conference call in an open office, listening to your favorite music on the train, or working in a crowded coffee shop, you can enjoy high-quality audio and clear calls anytime, anywhere.

The Voyager 8200 UC is designed for mobile executives who need to keep on talking and business professionals who face noise distractions in open office spaces. A 2016 study by Oxford Economic Research showed that employees consider the ability to focus on their work as their top priority, and nearly 40% take steps to reduce noise. As more companies adopt open layouts and flexible working, noise reduction solutions will become more critical.

"When business professionals are constantly on the move, staying focused is their top priority," said Gavin Sear, global product marketing manager for Plantronics. "The Voyager 8200 UC is our most distinctive Voyager yet, designed for the comfort and simplicity of mobile professionals. For Plantronics' authorized partners, the Voyager 8200 UC expands their market opportunities by offering consumers superior product design and performance while delivering business-grade audio and manageability. We believe this headset will be a popular item on every IT manager's pre-order list."

The Voyager 8200 UC and the recently launched Voyager 3200 UC can be seamlessly managed through Plantronics Manager Pro, an optional service that provides asset, usage, conversation and acoustic analytics suites. The new Radio Link Quality report in the Conversation Analytics suite provides a Quality Impairment Score (QIS) that allows IT managers to identify users with the lowest call quality based on the Bluetooth wireless connection between their headset and the Plantronics BT600 adapter.

Voyager 8200 UC features and benefits also include:       

 Four-microphone beamforming technology detects and amplifies the speaker's voice, while two additional microphones detect and block ambient noise for a business-grade audio experience for the Voyager series, ensuring HD call quality in silent mode.

• Enhanced voice alerts announce incoming caller ID, mute, connection status and call duration.

• The wireless battery provides up to 24 hours of talk time, and the 3.5mm audio cable is perfect for use on flights.

• Certified for Microsoft Skype for Business, compatible with Cisco Jabber and other programs.

• Voyager 8200 UC pairs with Windows and Mac computers via Bluetooth, with many IP phones via the Plantronics BT600 USB audio processor, and directly with iOS and Android phones and tablets.

• Using Class 1 Bluetooth® technology, the wireless signal can reach a distance of up to 30 meters (98 feet).

• Smart sensing technology detects when the headphones are in use - pausing streaming when you take them off and resuming playback when you put them back on.

Voyager 8200 UC is a premium product in Plantronics' Voyager series. It was launched in the United States at the end of July 2017 and was available globally in early September.

About Plantronics Manager Pro™

Plantronics Manager Pro is an optional Software as a Service (SaaS). With Plantronics Manager Pro, IT managers can remotely monitor, manage, and maintain Voyager 8200 UC headsets and other compatible Plantronics headsets to help ensure users have the best audio quality experience. In addition, IT managers can ensure users can make calls smoothly at all times by configuring the user experience, managing firmware deployments, and using predictive analytics to effectively detect compatibility issues before they are noticed.

price

The Voyager 8200 UC is available in black and white and is available through authorized resellers for a suggested retail price of RMB 3,299.