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Bon Jovi bassist praises remote AV solution from ClearOne

April 19, 2021

Bon Jovi bassist and backup singer Hugh McDonald has expressed praise for ClearOne's Aura Versa 50 audio and video solution. He used this solution for virtual performance sessions and meetings, according to a press release.

"Everyone is using video calling on a daily basis now, so this new equipment has made all of our communications way better, to the point where I've actually said 'Wow' out loud," McDonald said in the release. "My wife is launching an online store for jewelry she makes that will include videos, and we constantly use it for family chats, and I've already noticed that calls feel better and more confident with the professional quality ClearOne equipment."

The package features a Unite 50 ePTZ camera with a Chat 150 speakerphone and a Versa USB Hub. The camera features 4K resolution with a 120-degree view lens with a 3x digital zoom.

"When I'm in a virtual session performing with bandmates or even for an audience, there has to be a visceral sense of connection and shared excitement, which can be instantly ruined by grainy video or scratchy audio," McDonald said. "There's no downside to having a better camera, microphone and speaker that offer vastly improved quality with more functions. The small physical size of the gear is great, too, because we can easily move it from my office to my wife's computer, or take it on the road so we always present our best."