What is Videobar ?
A Video Bar, also known as a Video Conferencing Bar or All-in-One Video Conferencing System, is a compact, integrated device designed to simplify video conferencing in meeting rooms.
Videobars integrate a camera, microphones, and speakers into a single unit, designed to simplify video conferencing setups, particularly for hybrid meetings and various room sizes. They are essentially a more streamlined and often more cost-effective alternative to traditional, modular video conferencing systems where each component (camera, microphone, speakers, etc.) is separate.
Key Features and Technology:
- All-in-One Design: This is their defining characteristic, combining essential audio and video components into one compact bar. This reduces clutter and simplifies installation.
- High-Quality Audio:
- Microphone Arrays: Many videobars feature multiple built-in microphones (often beamforming) to capture voices clearly from different parts of a room while minimizing background noise.
- Noise Cancellation & Echo Suppression: Advanced audio processing filters out unwanted sounds (e.g., traffic, HVAC) and prevents echoes, ensuring clearer communication.
- Automatic Gain Control (AGC): This adjusts microphone sensitivity to maintain consistent audio volume for all participants, regardless of how loudly or quietly they speak.
- Smart Camera Features:
- High-Resolution Cameras: Typically offer 1080p or 4K resolution for sharp video quality.
- Auto-Framing: Automatically adjusts the camera’s field of view to keep all in-room participants properly framed.
- Speaker Tracking: The camera automatically zooms in on the person currently speaking, enhancing engagement for remote participants.
- Wide Field of View (FOV): Important for small to medium rooms (e.g., 120°) to capture everyone, while larger rooms might benefit from a narrower FOV (e.g., 95-100°) with optical zoom.
- Integrated Speakers: Provide clear and crisp audio playback for remote participants.
- Simplified Setup (Plug-and-Play): Often connect via a single USB cable to a computer or directly integrate with cloud video services via built-in apps.
- Compatibility: Designed to work seamlessly with popular video conferencing platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet.
- AI-Powered Functions: Beyond auto-framing and speaker tracking, AI can also contribute to features like live transcription, real-time translation, and post-meeting summaries.
Applications:
- Small to Medium Meeting Rooms/Huddle Spaces: This is where videobars particularly excel due to their compact size, ease of use, and ability to effectively cover these spaces.
- Remote and Hybrid Meetings: Facilitate seamless communication between in-person and remote participants, crucial for modern work models.
- Executive Offices: Provide a professional and easy-to-use solution for one-on-one video calls.
- Classrooms and Training Rooms: Support hybrid learning environments and remote teaching.
Benefits of Videobars:
- Simplicity: Easy to install, set up, and use, reducing the need for extensive IT knowledge.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Often more affordable than purchasing separate high-quality cameras, microphones, and speakers.
- Space-Saving: Their compact design reduces clutter in meeting rooms.
- Reduced Cables: Fewer wires lead to a cleaner and more organized meeting space.
- Enhanced User Experience: Smart features and high-quality audio/video improve meeting engagement and productivity.
- Interoperability: Generally highly compatible with various conferencing platforms.
Market Trends:
- Significant Growth: The video bar market is experiencing substantial growth, driven by the increasing adoption of remote and hybrid work models.
- Increased Demand for AI Features: AI-powered functionalities are becoming more widespread and are a key driver of innovation.
- Focus on Small Rooms: There’s a strong demand for videobars tailored to small to medium-sized meeting rooms.
- Rise of Android-powered Bars: Android-based videobars are gaining traction due to their ability to run conferencing apps directly, offering a more integrated experience.
- Competitive Landscape: The market is competitive, with vendors focusing on balancing performance, price, and platform flexibility.
- Forecasted Continued Growth: The market is projected to continue expanding significantly in the coming years.
Videobars vs. Traditional Video Conferencing Systems:
The main distinction lies in the integration.
- Videobars: All-in-one units that consolidate camera, mic, and speakers. They offer simplicity, ease of installation, and often lower initial cost. Ideal for smaller to medium rooms and organizations seeking a streamlined solution.
- Traditional/Modular Systems: Consist of separate components (e.g., dedicated PTZ cameras, ceiling microphones, external speakers, a central processing unit). These offer greater flexibility, scalability, and customization for larger or more complex rooms and specific professional AV needs, but come with higher cost and complexity in installation and management.
To sum up, videobars are a modern, user-friendly, and efficient solution for facilitating high-quality video collaboration in a variety of settings, particularly those embracing hybrid work.
Bose Videobar VB1 Overview
The Bose Videobar VB1 is a top-tier all‑in‑one USB video conferencing device tailored for huddle rooms up to 6 m x 6 m (≈20 ft).
Key Features:
- 4K Ultra‑HD Camera with wide field of view and auto-framing—all via a single USB-C cable.
- Six beam-steering microphones that focus on voices, suppress ambient noise, and offer auto equalization for clear audio.
- Premium Bose sound with a dedicated transducer for rich multimedia and conferencing audio.
- Simple installation & remote management via Bose Work software and mobile app; supports Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, and multiple mounting setups.
Bose Professional Videobar VB1 Specs
| System Requirements | macOS 10.10 or LaterWindows 7, 8.1, or 10Google Chromebook |
Microphone Setup
| Microphones | 6 |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Pickup Range | 20′ / 6 m |
| Beamforming | Static and Dynamic Adaptive Beamforming |
| Noise Cancellation | Noise Suppression and Stereo Acoustic Echo Cancellation |
Speakers
| Enclosure | Ported |
| Number of Speakers | 2 |
| Amplifier Power | 20 W per Channel |
| Distortion | <0.3% over Frequency Response |
| Maximum SPL | 89 dB SPL at 3.3′ / 1 m, IEC 60268-5 |
| Frequency Response | 85 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB) |
Vidéo
| Supported Resolutions | UHD 2160p (4K), 1080p, 720p, 960 x 480, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 432 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Encoding | H.264, M-JPEG |
Camera
| Field of View (FOV) | Diagonal: 120° Horizontal: 109° Vertical: 67° |
| Sensor | 8 MP, 4K Resolution |
| Digital Zoom | 5x |
| Focus Distance | 1.6′ / 0.5 m to Infinity |
| UVC Video Class | v1.1 |
| White Balance | Automatic |
| Brightness Control | Automatic |
I/O
| USB Connectors | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A |
| HDMI Connector | 1 x HDMI 1.4 Type-D |
| Audio Input | 1 x 1.8″ / 3.5 mm TRS |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ45 |
| GPI | 1 x 2-Pin Euroblock |
Communications
| Ethernet Specifications | IEEE 802.3 |
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) |
| USB Specifications | USB 3.0 UAC, UVC, HID |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, BLE |
| Display | DisplayLink |
Regulatory
| Safety | IEC/UL/EN 60065:2014/A11:2017, IEC/UL/EN 62368-1:2014/A11:2017 |
| EMC | FCC Part 15B Class B, ICES-003 Class B, CISPR 13, EN55032 Class B, EN55035, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, BSMI CNS13439 |
| Wi-Fi | FCC Part 15C, RSS-GEN, RSS-247, RSS-102, EN300328, EN301893, EN301489 |
| Environmental | RoHS |
Environmental
| Operating Humidity | Up to 90% (Non-Condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | Up to 93% Relative Humidity |
| Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F / -40°C to 70°C |
Power
| Power Supply Input | 110 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A Max |
| Power Supply Output | 24 VDC, 1.875 A |
Physical
| Mounting | Table Stand (Included) Wall Mount (Included) Kensington Security Slot |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | Videobar VB1: 1.9 x 27 x 3.8″ / 4.8 x 68.6 x 9.6 cm Remote Control: 0.7 x 1.9 x 4.9″ / 1.8 x 4.8 x 12.4 cm |
| Weight | 5.6 lb / 2.5 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 11 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 29 x 5.7 x 5.5″ |
User Feedback:
Many AV integrators praise its audio pick‑up quality:
“Mic pick up & sound seem to get the most kudos…”
Some caution about DisplayLink compatibility:
“Found serious problems with Dell XPS… DisplayLink and network functions disable themselves.”
Who It’s For
Ideal for small to medium conference rooms, especially where simplicity, high-quality audio/video, and fast deployment are essential.
Why Fiber Optic USB-C Cables are best match for Videobars ?
Fiber optic USB-C cable, also called Optical USB C ,USB-C Active Optical Cable,USB C AOC,AOC type C,type C Active Cable, is a type of Optical USB cable that utilizes hybrid (copper and optical fiber) technology to transmit data and power over a USB-C connection. By using AOC+ technology, the USB-C Optical Cable allows it to achieve high-speed,EMI-free & lossless transmission alongside with up to 60W power delivery over long-distance up to 15m.
Fiber Optic USB-C Cables are perfect match for videobars particularly in certain use cases:
- Long-Distance BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Setups:
- Many videobars, especially those not running in “appliance mode” (native Teams/Zoom Rooms), connect to a user’s laptop via a single USB-C cable.
- In larger meeting rooms, flexible spaces, or when the host PC isn’t directly beside the videobar (e.g., in a credenza or rack), copper USB-C cables quickly hit their length limitations (typically 1-3 meters for full performance of USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB4, and DisplayPort Alt Mode).
- AOCFiberlink Solution: Fiber optic USB-C cables can extend this connection reliably up to 15meters, or even further, ensuring 4K/8K video, 10Gbps high-speed data (for camera feeds, audio, control), and 100W power delivery to the laptop, all through a single, thin, and flexible cable. This is a huge value proposition for integrators and end-users.
- Dedicated “Appliance Mode” Deployments with Remote Connectivity:
- Even for videobars running native Teams/Zoom Rooms, they often still need to connect to touch controllers (like a Logitech Tap or Poly TC8) or external displays.
- While HDMI cables are common for displays, USB-C is becoming increasingly prevalent for touch controllers and other peripherals. If the controller is located far from the videobar (e.g., on a large boardroom table vs. the wall-mounted videobar), fiber optic USB-C cables become essential for reliable communication and power.
- Some videobars might also have a “host” PC or NUC located remotely, requiring a long USB-C connection back to the videobar.
- EMI/RFI Sensitive Environments:
- While not the most common driver for typical office videobar setups, in specialized environments (e.g., medical facilities, industrial settings, broadcast studios within a corporate environment) where electromagnetic interference is a concern, fiber optic USB-C cables provide superior signal integrity and reliability.
- Aesthetics and Cable Management:
- The thin and flexible nature of fiber optic USB-C cables is a benefit in professional AV installations where cables need to be run through conduits, walls, or under floors. They are less bulky and easier to hide than thick copper cables.
- Future-Proofing for Higher Bandwidth:
- As videobars evolve to support even higher resolutions (e.g., 8K at higher refresh rates) and more complex multi-camera setups that require immense bandwidth, the inherent capacity of fiber optics will become even more critical for maintaining performance over distance.
Key features of USB-C Optical Cable
Longer Length
USB-C Optical Cable can be up to 15 meters long, which is much longer than the length of 2m for traditional copper cables. This makes the Fiber Optic USB C Cable ideal for connecting devices in larger spaces or for running cables through walls or ceilings.
8K Video
USB-C Active Optical Cable leverages advanced AOC+ technology with 4-lane alternate DP1.4, delivering support for up to 8K/60Hz and 4K/144Hz UHD video resolution.
Faster Data
USB-C Optical Cable can support data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps as per USB3.2, which is twice as fast as traditional copper cables. This makes them ideal for transferring large files or streaming high-resolution video.
Livraison de puissance
USB-C Optical Cable can also deliver power to devices, which means that you can charge your devices while they are connected to the cable. The maximum power delivery of our FUCC-3202 USB-C Optical Cable can be 100W for 5m,70W for 10m and 60W for 15m
Compatibility
USB-C Active Optical Cable is backward compatible with any device that has a USB-C port, no matter it is USB3.2,USB3.0 or USB 2.0.
Types of USB C Active Optical Cables
USB-C optical cables can be categorized based on their design, functionality, and specific use cases. As a professional USB C Optical Cable manufacturer, AOCFiberlink offers a wide range of USB-C Active Optical Cables including the two main categories as followed:
1. Data + Power:
- These cables prioritize high-speed data transfer and power delivery over USB-C.
- They are ideal for charging devices and transferring data simultaneously, especially over longer distances.
- They are commonly used for connecting laptops to docking stations, monitors, or other peripherals.
Câble optique actif USB 3.2 GEN2 Type-C AOC 10 Gbit/s
| Model No. | FUCC-3201 |
| Connector | USB 3.2, type-C to type-C |
| Data | 10 Gbit/s |
| Compatible | USB 3.0/2.0 |
| Livraison de puissance | 20V/3A (max.) |
| Câble | Φ4.5mm,TPE/PVC |
| Longueur | Up to 8m (26 feet) |
| Application | Conference Room,Digital Signage,Gaming PC,Monitor,Mobile Terminal,AR/VR Headset,PTZ Cameras,TV |
5m USB3.2 type-C VR Headset Fiber Optic Extension Cable
| Model No. | FUCC-3203 |
| Connector | USB 3.2, type-C to type-C |
| Data | 10 Gbit/s |
| Compatible | USB 3.0/2.0 |
| Livraison de puissance | 20V/3A (max.) |
| Câble | Φ4.6mm,TPE/PVC |
| Longueur | Up to 5m (16 feet) |
| Application | Conference Room,Digital Signage,Gaming PC,Monitor,Mobile Terminal,AR/VR Headset,PTZ Cameras,TV |
USB-C to HDMI Fiber Active Optical Cable-AOC-UHD 4K/60 Hz,HDR,Black,10 m (33 ft.)
| Model No. | FCZH-2101 |
| Connector | USB type-C to HDMI 2.1 AM |
| Résolution | 8K/60Hz, 4K/144Hz/120Hz |
| Bande passante | 32.4Gbps |
| Câble | Φ4.5mm,PVC/LSZH |
| Supporting | ARC,CEC,HDCP 2.2,HDR |
| Longueur | Up to 60m (200 feet) |
| Application | Conference Room,Digital Signage,Gaming PC,Monitor,Mobile Terminal,TV |
2. Data + Power + Video:
- These cables offer a comprehensive solution by combining high-speed data transfer, power delivery, and video transmission capabilities.
- They are perfect for connecting your laptop to a monitor or projector, enabling you to enjoy high-resolution video and audio output.
- They are often used in professional settings like conference rooms, studios, and control rooms.
15m USB3.2 Gen2 type-C Fiber Active Optical Cable 8K Video 10G Data PD60W
| Model No. | FUCC-3202 |
| Connector | USB 3.2, type-C to type-C |
| Data | 10 Gbit/s |
| Compatible | USB 3.0/2.0 |
| Vidéo | DP1.4, 8K/60 Hz,4K/144 Hz |
| Power | 20V/3A (max.) |
| Câble | Φ6.0mm,TPE/PVC |
| Longueur | Up to 15m (50 feet) |
| Application | Videobar,Conference Room,Digital Signage,Gaming PC,Monitor,Mobile Terminal,AR/VR Headset,PTZ Cameras,TV |
À propos de nous
À AOCFiberlink, nous nous spécialisons dans la fabrication de haute qualité fiber optical USB cables & fiber optical HDMI cables that cater to the demands of modern audiovisual systems. Our fiber optical USB & HDMI cables are designed to deliver uncompromising performance, ensuring that you enjoy the true potential of your high-definition devices.
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