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How to Choose the Right Video Bar System for Small and Mid-Size Meeting Rooms?

Ryan Hadley

Ryan Hadley

LV Project Designer/ Programmer at Support305

How to Choose the Right Video Bar System for Small and Mid-Size Meeting Rooms?

Video bar systems have quickly become the go-to solution for small and mid-size meeting rooms. They combine cameras, microphones, and speakers into a single, compact device, making setup easier, reducing clutter, and improving call quality.

Choosing the Right Platform: Teams, Webex, Zoom, or Meet for Your Conference Room for your team, a video bar delivers professional-grade performance without needing multiple AV components.

Why Video Bars Are Ideal for Modern Workspaces?

  • All-in-one convenience: Simplifies installation and minimizes cabling.
  • Smart audio and video: Built-in AI framing and noise reduction improve clarity.
  • Seamless compatibility: Works effortlessly with leading conferencing platforms.

But how did you choose the right one?

Here is the simple step by step method.

Step 1. Measure the room size
Small rooms need a shorter pickup range and a wide camera angle.
Mid-size rooms need stronger microphones and more advanced speaker output.
Start by knowing whether the room fits between two to six people or more.

Step 2. Check the camera features
Look for AI auto framing, optical zoom, and clarity in different lighting conditions.
Small rooms need a wider field of view.
Mid-size rooms benefit from better zoom control.

Step 3. Focus on microphone reach
For huddle rooms, near range microphones are enough.
For medium rooms, you need extended pickup that captures voices from the back row clearly.

Step 4. Review platform compatibility
If your team uses Zoom Rooms or Microsoft Teams Rooms, choose a video bar that is certified for that platform.
This avoids glitches and ensures stable meetings.

Step 5. Look for room adaptability
Some units like Logitech Rally Bar or Poly Studio can scale as your room grows.
Choose a device that allows add ons such as expansion microphones or additional speakers if needed.

Step 6. Consider ease of installation
A clean and clutter-free meeting room needs minimal cabling and a stable mounting option.
Choose a model that fits your display size and room furniture layout.

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Best Use Cases

  • Huddle rooms for 2–6 people
  • Mid-size collaboration rooms
  • Hybrid meeting spaces

AV team evaluates your room size, acoustics, lighting, and conferencing platform to recommend the perfect video bar setup for your space.

Contact Support305 today for a free consultation and get expert guidance on choosing the right video bar system for your meeting room.