Parlé VBC 2500

What the Parlé VBC 2500 is and where it fits

The Biamp Parlé VBC 2500 is a discontinued all-in-one video conferencing bar sized for small and medium meeting rooms. It brings a camera, microphone array and two loudspeakers into one unit, so a room with a single display needs only one device for video and audio. Its 940 mm width suits a position along the wall or the front of a table, and table, wall and display mount options are listed.

For organisations in Qatar, the appeal is simplicity. The manufacturer data lists certification for Microsoft Teams and Zoom, along with Barco certification, and the unit connects to a UC system through one USB 3.0 Type-C connection. Teams that already work on these platforms can add the bar without building a separate audio chain.

Microphones and speakers for medium rooms

The unit uses a 27-element digital microphone array with active beamforming. Biamp Beamtracking follows conversation around the room, and the array has a pickup range of more than 7 m (23 feet) at a 25 dBA noise floor. Acoustic echo cancellation and an AI noise filter are built in, which matters when several people speak at once or when air conditioning runs in the background.

Two full-range 2.5-inch (60 mm) speakers provide the room audio. The source lists 84 dB sensitivity at 1 m and a nominal beamwidth of 180 by 180 degrees, with rated maximum output of 90 dB continuous and 96 dB peak at 1 m. Speech clarity is the main goal in a room of this size, and the figures above describe what the unit is rated to do.

• 27-element digital microphone array with active beamforming
• Pickup range of more than 7 m (23 feet)
• Two full-range 2.5-inch speakers
• Assistive listening feed: 3.5 mm mono balanced output

Camera, auto framing and privacy

The wide-angle camera has a 12-megapixel sensor, a 120-degree diagonal field of view and electronic pan, tilt and 5x zoom controlled over UVC. It supports 720p, 1080p and 2160p at 30 fps. Auto framing identifies participants and adjusts focus and zoom to keep them in view, which helps when people move around a table during a meeting.

An automatic privacy shutter covers the lens when the camera is not in use. A camera active indicator and LED indications for mute status are also built in, so anyone in the room can see at a glance whether the room is live.

Connectivity, power and operating conditions

The host connection is one USB 3.0 Type-C port, and the source lists a USB-C power source rated at 60 W. The external power supply accepts 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz and outputs 12 VDC at 4.74 A. Qatar's 240 V, 50 Hz supply falls within that input range, so confirm the plug type and power cord with your quotation before installation.

The rated ambient operating range is 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F), with 0 to 90 percent humidity, non-condensing, and operation up to 3,000 m. Outdoor summer temperatures in Doha regularly exceed 45 °C, so the bar belongs in an air-conditioned meeting room, not a sun-exposed lobby. The team will confirm the environment during a free site survey.

Planning a replacement or new installation

Because this model is discontinued, planning starts with the room. The unit measures 100 mm high, 940 mm wide and 64 mm deep, and weighs 4.4 kg (9.6 lbs). Measure the wall or display it will sit with, and check the cable run to your computer or UC codec. A free site survey covers these checks before any mounting.

The manufacturer data names the Parlé VBC 2800 as the replacement for this model. If your organisation already runs a VBC 2500 and needs to compare options, or if you need a current unit for a new room, request a quote for a current equivalent or a compatible replacement. Quotations are usually issued within one working day. The manufacturer data lists a 3-year warranty for this model. Request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar today.