Bose and Barco click and collaborate

Following its launch at ISE 2020, Bose Professional is now shipping the all-in-one USB conferencing VB1 Videobar. Proprietary transducers reproduce audio from multimedia presentations in addition to playing Bluetooth, while six beam-steering microphones focus on voices in the room and reject noise. A 4K HD camera with auto-framing delivers video that allows remote participants to visualise presenters, whiteboards and other in-room objects. With USB connectivity simplifying setup, mounting options include a table stand or a wall-mount kit, both of which include tilt to ensure a central video image.

The Bose Videobar VB1 connects to existing network infrastructure and integrates with third-party cloud services, including Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Zoom. Remote management and configuration capabilities make it simple to deploy and manage remotely as a single unit or install up to 1,000 in conference rooms. Available as an app or via a web browser, the Bose Work Configuration software is included to offer ease of setup. The management of devices can be performed remotely with the Bose Work Management app, which displays real-time status and allows for easy single-unit or system-wide changes. Adjustments of parameters, including volume, mute, PTZ, presets and Bluetooth pairing, can be controlled from the Bose Work app via a smartphone or the included IR remote. In addition, conversations or music can be streamed from a smartphone to the VB1 via Bluetooth connectivity.

Bose Professional is partnering with Barco to offer a complete AV meeting solution by combining any Barco ClickShare Conference device to the VB1. For rooms with different configurations requiring an additional mic pickup, Barco ClickShare Conference can also be partnered with the Bose ES1 EdgeMax in-ceiling and Bose DS4 DesignMax loudspeaker solutions. Fully certified for Barco ClickShare Conferencing, each solution is combined with the Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 microphone, a Bose ControlSpace EX-440C processor and a PowerSpace P2600A amplifier.