Parlé VBC 2500a

What the Parlé VBC 2500a is and where it works best

The Biamp Parlé VBC 2500a is an all-in-one conferencing bar that brings microphones, a camera and loudspeakers into a single unit about 940 mm wide. It is built for small and medium conference rooms, where one device on the table, the wall or beneath a display can replace a collection of separate components. A 27-element digital microphone array with Beamtracking follows speakers as they move, while acoustic echo cancellation and AI-driven noise reduction keep remote participants focused on the discussion.

Biamp Launch, the built-in automated tuning, reads the room's acoustics and applies a configuration with a single button press. No programming is required, which helps IT teams who are setting up several rooms to the same standard.

Audio and video specifications that matter in a meeting

• Microphones: pickup rated above 7 m (23 feet) at a 25 dBA noise floor, with active beamforming.
• Camera: 12 MP sensor and 4K wide-angle optics, streaming 720p, 1080p and 2160p at 30fps.
• Field of view: 120 degrees diagonal, 109 degrees horizontal and 75 degrees vertical.
• Framing: electronic pan, tilt and zoom with 5x digital zoom and auto-framing.
• Loudspeakers: two 2.5-inch (60 mm) full-range drivers, 84 dB sensitivity at 1 m and 90 dB continuous rated maximum SPL.

The camera includes an automated privacy shutter that covers the lens when needed, and a white LED shows when it is active, giving meeting staff a visible check before a call. Auto-framing keeps participants in view as the group and seating change, without manual adjustment.

Where it fits in Qatar

A boardroom in West Bay, where a management team joins calls with colleagues in Doha and abroad, is a typical match. Certification for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms makes the bar suitable for rooms already built around those platforms, and a single USB connection keeps cabling simple.

In education, such as a seminar room at a university in Education City, the bar can support hybrid sessions where a lecturer teaches in the room while students join remotely. In a hotel meeting room in Lusail, guests can bring their own laptops, and the VBC 2500a can be paired with a Devio SCR-10 as part of a BYOD environment.

Planning the installation and power

• Choose tabletop, wall or display mounting. The unit measures 100 mm high, 940 mm wide and 64 mm deep, and weighs 4.4 kg.
• The external power supply accepts 100-240VAC at 50/60Hz, a range that covers Qatar's 240 V, 50 Hz mains. USB-C power is rated at 60W.
• Keep the room within 0 to 40 degrees C and 0 to 90 percent humidity, non-condensing, up to 3000 m above sea level.
• The camera's stated focus distance is 100 cm, so check seating depth during the free site survey.

Outdoor temperatures in Qatar can pass 45 degrees C in summer, so install the bar inside an air-conditioned room, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

The Parlé VBC 2500a carries a 3-year warranty and lists FCC Part 15B, CE, UL and C-UL, and RoHS compliance. SmartRooms Qatar supplies the bar with delivery to all eight municipalities of Qatar, professional installation and a free site survey. Quotations are usually issued within one working day, and purchase orders (LPOs), government tenders and payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order are all accepted. Request a quote to confirm availability and the right mounting plan for your room.