Cisco codec selector

Pick the right Cisco video device for the farthest seated participant. Covers the Room Bar, Board, and Room Kit series with spec-accurate audio pickup, speaker-tracking range, and microphone-array data from Cisco's data sheets.

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Room inputs

Farthest participant distance

Distance from the camera/display to the farthest seated participant.

Room type (optional)

Refines the recommendation when distance alone is ambiguous.

Recommended devices

Note Best Match is the device closest to your room conditions. Compatible means it will work but isn't the natural fit. + Ext Mics means the device tracks at this distance but needs added microphones (Room Kit series have tracking-only mic arrays). Insufficient means the distance exceeds the device's range — even with external mics.

Cisco microphones

External microphones extend audio pickup for larger rooms and are required for the Room Kit series.

Cisco cameras

Add-on cameras for speaker tracking, presenter tracking, and extended room coverage.

Data sources

All specifications sourced from official Cisco data sheets (January 2026).