BOXLIGHT MimioClarity Manual

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MimioClarityTM
Technical
User Guide
(Designed for IT and Technical
Support Teams)
The MimioClarity is a standalone or networked classroom audio distribution system that shares teacher
and student voices, and lesson media throughout the classroom. MimioClarity is a multiroom, multi-
microphone system that will work with up to four (4) microphones in any combination of teacher or student
microphones.
Key Terms
•Paired – when the microphone is paired with the amplifier, the two devices have been
“introduced” and have agreed to pass data sound between them
•Connected – once the microphone has been paired it must be connected to the amplifier
in the room where the sound is to be distributed, otherwise the microphone will broadcast
audio to each room it is paired
•Press – press the button and release
•Press and Hold – press the button and hold the button down

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Table of Contents
Overview: MimioClarity Teacher Microphone ........................................................................................... 4
Overview: MimioClarity Student Microphone............................................................................................ 7
Pairing and Connecting the Teacher Microphone.................................................................................. 9
Pairing the Teacher Microphone ........................................................................................................ 10
High Frequency OFF: (default setting when shipped)....................................................................... 10
High Frequency ON ....................................................................................................................... 10
Connecting the Teacher Microphone ................................................................................................. 10
Resetting Amplifier & Clearing All Paired Mics ........................................................................................ 11
Using the Teacher Microphone.............................................................................................................. 11
Adjusting the Volume on the Teacher Microphone.............................................................................. 12
Muting the Teacher Microphone ........................................................................................................ 12
External Microphone ......................................................................................................................... 12
External Device Line Input.................................................................................................................. 13
Student Microphone ............................................................................................................................. 13
Pairing the Student Microphone......................................................................................................... 13
High Frequency OFF: (default setting when shipped)....................................................................... 13
High Frequency ON: ...................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting the Student Microphone.................................................................................................. 14
Using the Student Microphone .......................................................................................................... 14
Student Microphone Care ................................................................................................................. 14
Clarity Amplifier..................................................................................................................................... 15
Amplifier Labeled............................................................................................................................... 15
Wiring Clarity ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Wiring Diagrams................................................................................................................................ 17
3.5mm Stereo Wiring Diagram ....................................................................................................... 17
RJ45 Input Wiring Diagram (Inputs 4, 5) ......................................................................................... 18
RJ45 Output Wiring Diagram (Output 1) ......................................................................................... 18
RJ45 MIC / GPIO 1-3 .................................................................................................................... 18
Clarity Accounts ................................................................................................................................... 19
Accessing the Clarity Amplifier Interface ................................................................................................ 19
Accessing via the Network ................................................................................................................ 19

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Accessing via the USB cable ............................................................................................................. 20
Logging into the Clarity “User” Account ................................................................................................. 20
Accessing the Clarity Amplifier “IT” Account........................................................................................... 22
Bluetooth.............................................................................................................................................. 23
Input Page (User and IT Accounts) ........................................................................................................ 24
Text to Speech ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Network Page – Wired & DHCP......................................................................................................... 32
Network Page – USB............................................................................................................................ 32
Network Page – DNS............................................................................................................................ 33
Network Page – NTP ............................................................................................................................ 33
Setting the Time Zone ....................................................................................................................... 33
Setting a Time Server Pool Address................................................................................................... 34
SIP Page (Registering)........................................................................................................................... 34
Maintenance Page................................................................................................................................ 35
Other Page........................................................................................................................................... 35
Users Page........................................................................................................................................... 37
Diagnostics (High Frequency Setting) .................................................................................................... 37
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................... 38
Installing Amplifier USB Driver(s) to access the MimioClarity User Interface.......................................... 38

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Overview: MimioClarity Teacher Microphone
Easy to use and lightweight, the microphone has 10 hours of battery life and is held on a break-away
lanyard (to be worn around the neck). Teacher microphone can be used as a clicker to easily navigate
between slides when connected from AMP USB-C to computer via USB-A. The teacher mic has a simple
two button volume control to ensure that every word is heard by every student. Best of all, Boxlight
technology does not rely upon a line of sight, like IR receivers. MimioClarity RF will not interfere with Wi-Fi
or Bluetooth frequencies.
Teacher Microphone
Frequency
DECT 1.9GHz
(Does not interfere with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi)
Wireless Range
Up to 100 feet
Microphone Type Omnidirectional
Frequency Response 100 hz – 8khz
Auxiliary Mic Input 1 x 3.5 mm mic level input
Auxiliary Line Input 1 x 3.5 mm line level input
Battery Lithium-ion (rechargeable)
Talk Time 10 hours
Charge Time 2 hours
Charging Method USB C (can be used while charging)

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Controls and Integration
Controls
•
On/Off button
•Teacher mic mute button is red when muted
and blue while charging
•Teacher mic volume up and down buttons are easily
distinguished between up and down arrows
•Pairing button: Single button to connect mic with amp
in the room
•Programmable left/right button when connected to
amp via USB-A (Default: Page up/page down)
Inputs, Output, and Buttons
①
Omnidirectional Mic Picks up sound with equal gain from all sides or directions
②
On/Off Button Power the microphone on and off; Buttons are backlit
when on
③
Pairing/Connecting Uses near field handshake to simply pair the microphones
with a single button for connecting
④
Mic Input Side Button: 1 x 3.5 mm mic input
⑤
Audio Line In Side Button: 1 x 3.5 mm stereo line input
⑥
Volume Up Turns the volume of the microphone up to next of six
presets, 2 up and 3 down

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⑦
Page Up/Alert Side Button: Page up when connected to a PC (like a
presenter clicker)
⑧
Page Down/Alert Side Button: Page down when connected to a PC (like a
presenter clicker)
⑨
Volume Down Turns the volume of the microphone down to next of six
presets 2 up and 3 down
⑩
Mute Button Mutes the teacher microphone
⑪
USB-C Charges the microphone in approximately 2 hours. The
microphone can be used while charging.
Dimensions and Weight
Overall Dimensions
(W x H x D)
3.5” x 1.754” x .75” (99mm x 46mm x 19mm)
Net Weight 2.2 oz. (62g)
Environmental
Storage Temperature
Storage: -40 to 158°F (-40 to +70°C)/10–90% non-
condensing
Storage Humidity
Storage: -40 to 158°F (-40 to +70°C)/10–90% non-
condensing
Battery
Lithium-ion (rechargeable). Battery is replaceable by a
trained technician.
Certification
FCC, CE, UL
Material safety data available on request
Accessories
Replacement batteries
6ft USB C cable
Replacement Lanyards

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Overview: MimioClarity Student Microphone
Every student’s voice should heard. It’s critical for student engagement that they too have a microphone
to participate in lessons. The mic is designed to withstand the rigors of a classroom and is simple to use.
Student microphone can also be used to distribute media through the 3.5 Audio Line Input as well as
capture group conversations when toggled on.
Student Microphone
Frequency
DECT 1.9 GHz
(Does not interfere with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi)
Wireless Range Up to 200 feet
Microphone Type Omnidirectional
Frequency Response 100 hz – 8 khz
Auxiliary Line Input 1 x 3.5 mm line level input
Battery Lithium-ion (rechargeable)
Talk Time 10 hours
Charge Time 2 hours
Charging Method USB C (can be used while charging)

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Controls and Integration
Controls
•On/off button
•Toggle-to-talk switch
•Push-to-talk button
•Pairing button: Single button to connect mic with
amp in the room
Inputs, Output, and Buttons
①
On/Off Button Power the microphone on and off; Buttons are backlit
when on
②
Pair/Connect Uses near field handshake to simply pair the microphones
③
Push-to-Talk Button Push down to turn on microphone to capture voice like a
CB radio; Button is blue while charging
④
Toggle-to-Talk Switch Switch to activate the microphone being continuously on
⑤
Audio Line In 1 x 3.5 mm stereo line input
⑥
USB-C Charges the microphone in approximately 2 hours; The
microphone can be used while charging.
⑦
Omnidirectional Mic Picks up sound with equal gain from all sides or directions
Dimensions and Weight
Overall Dimensions
(W x H x D)
1.25” x 8.5” x 1.25” (31.75mm x 216mm x 32mm)
Net Weight
3.9 oz. (110g.)

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Environmental
Storage Temperature Storage: -40 to 158°F / 10–90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity Storage: -40 to 158°F / 10–90% non-condensing
Battery Lithium-ion (rechargeable)
Certification
FCC, CE, UL
Material safety data available on request
Accessories
Replacement batteries
Pairing and Connecting the Teacher Microphone
When you receive your AMP kit, the microphones in the kit are paired to the amplifier. You DO NOT need
to repair the microphones with the AMP.
Definitions
•Pairing: introducing the two devices so they can pass sound between them. Pairing only
needs to be done one time unless the microphone becomes unpaired, or the amplifier is
cleared. Each AMP-KIT comes with the microphones paired to the amplifier.
•Connecting: turning on the microphone so the audio can be heard in the classroom. You
will need to connect/turn on your mic whenever you want to use it in the classroom.
The User Interface allows for the amplifier to have the High Frequency ON or OFF. By default when
shipped, the amplifier’s high frequency is turned OFF. To turn the High Frequency ON, you will need to log
into the UI of the amplifier using the “IT” username and change from High Frequency OFF to ON. See
Accessing the Clarity Amplifier IT Account for login details.
The difference with pairing microphones with the High Frequency ON is that you do not have to touch the
amplifier to pair the microphones. Stand within 5-10 feet of the amplifier and you can pair using the
microphone only (one button pairing). See Diagnostics for details on turning this setting on and off.

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Pairing the Teacher Microphone
High Frequency OFF: (default setting when shipped)
1. Press the Power/Pairing button on the Clarity amplifier. It will start blinking green.
2. Press the Power button on the teacher microphone. The button will turn green.
3. Press the Pair/Connect button and the mute button on the teacher
microphone at the same time then release. The teacher microphone
Pair/Connect button will start blinking green and the Power button on the
amplifier will start blinking green.
4. Once the Pair/Connect button on the teacher microphone is solid red,
High Frequency ON
1. Make sure the amplifier has power; the microphone button on the amplifier will be red.
2. Press the Power button on the teacher microphone; it will turn green.
4. Once the Pair/Connect button on the teacher microphone is solid red, press and release the
Pair/Connect; it will turn green. The teacher microphone is now paired and connected to the
amplifier and ready to use.
Connecting the Teacher Microphone
1. Press the Power button placing the microphone in the ON
position. The Power button will be green.
2. Wait a moment for the Pair/Connect button to turn red.
3. Press the Pair/Connect button. The button will turn green when the
teacher microphone is ready to use.
NOTE: The Microphone will need to be connected each time it is
powered on.
Power/Pairing
B tt
Power On/Off Pair/Connect