Parlé SBC 2

What the Parlé SBC 2 does in a huddle room

The Biamp Parlé SBC 2 is a conferencing speaker bar for huddle rooms and small meeting spaces where the far-end voices need to be heard clearly. It is built as a companion loudspeaker for video conferencing bars, soft codecs and BYOM workflows, so it can carry call audio and presentation sound from the equipment already in the room. The item number is 920-01869-00001, and it is a current model in the Parlé series.

A speaker bar like this is most useful when the camera and display are in place but the sound from a small built-in speaker is too thin for a group to follow. Placing the SBC 2 beneath a display or on a wall gives the room one clear, central audio source.

Drivers, output and sound figures

Two 4-inch woofers and two 1-inch tweeters make up the driver array. The rated output is 4 x 20 Wrms, and the unit specifies a sound pressure level of 106 dBA and a frequency response of 50 Hz to 20 kHz within ±3 dB. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is below 0.1 % at 1 W across 20 Hz to 20 kHz. These are the figures to compare when shortlisting, alongside the room size and the distance between the seats and the bar.

Connectivity, presets and control

The SBC 2 is designed to sit between the room sources and the audio path without a complicated setup. The connections listed in the data are:

• HDMI ARC with HDMI audio version 1.4 and CEC support
• USB 2.0 Type-B carrying 24-bit PCM stereo at 44.1 or 48 kHz
• One stereo RCA unbalanced input, with wake on signal
• Euroblock inputs

Three built-in EQ presets, Music, Video Conference and Presentation, let the room team switch the tonal balance for a call, a slide-led session or media playback. For room automation, RS-232 control at 19200/8-N-1 lets a control system manage the bar, and the unit wakes when an audio signal arrives.

Where it fits in Qatar

Three situations show where this model makes sense:

• A training room at a campus in Education City where a camera and display are already installed, and the audio must reach students at the back so they can follow a remote lecturer.
• A private school in Al Wakrah fitting out a staff huddle room, where teachers share lesson plans on screen and join calls with colleagues or with parents.
• An office in Lusail's commercial district linking Doha staff with teams abroad, where a wall-mounted bar keeps the desk clear and RS-232 lets the room control system manage the bar.

Planning the installation

Check the wall or tabletop space before ordering. The unit measures 40.1 inches wide, 5.1 inches high and 3.0 inches deep, and weighs 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg). Choose a position beneath the display or on the wall where the bar sits at seated ear height and cable runs stay short. The mains input is rated 100-240VAC at 50/60Hz with power consumption below 60 W, which covers Qatar's 240 V, 50 Hz supply. The data sheet gives no operating temperature range, so for rooms exposed to strong sun or dust, confirm the environment with the SmartRooms Qatar team first.

SmartRooms Qatar offers a free site survey before wall mounting, so the bracket position and cable routing are agreed in advance. Professional installation is available, and delivery covers all eight municipalities of Qatar. Multi-room projects can be ordered with a purchase order (LPO), and government tenders including Monaqasat are supported. Payment is accepted by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order, and the unit is covered by the manufacturer's 3-year warranty.

Request a quote

To request a quote for the Biamp Parlé SBC 2 (920-01869-00001), send the room size, the display and conferencing bar in use, and the intended mounting position. SmartRooms Qatar usually returns a quotation within one working day, and we can advise on the right number of bars for each room.