Logitech Rally Bar All-in-One Video Bar

Logitech Rally Bar – All-in-One Video Bar

The Logitech Rally Bar is a high-performance, all-in-one video conferencing solution engineered for medium-sized meeting rooms and is available at Mobihub Electronics Kenya. It combines an Ultra-HD camera, beamforming microphones, high-fidelity speakers, and integrated AI features into a single device. It is designed to deliver studio-quality video and audio while simplifying deployment and management in professional environments.

1. Camera and Video Capabilities

• Ultra-HD 4K Video Sensor:
  The Rally Bar is equipped with a powerful 4K image sensor capable of capturing video at resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) at 30fps, with additional support for 1080p and 720p output. This ensures excellent visual clarity for remote participants, even on large displays.

• Motorized PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom):
  Rally Bar includes motorized pan and tilt functionality, allowing it to adjust its viewing angle smoothly and precisely. The pan range is ±25°, and the tilt range is ±15°, ideal for following speakers or covering wider areas.

• 5x Optical Zoom (up to 15x HD Zoom):
  It supports 5x optical zoom with lossless clarity, and up to 15x total zoom when combining digital enhancement. This is ideal for focusing on individual speakers or whiteboard content in medium-sized rooms.

• AI-Powered Autoframing (RightSight):
  The integrated AI automatically detects meeting participants and adjusts framing to keep them centered and properly composed. Logitech’s RightSight technology uses face and body detection to adapt framing dynamically as people enter, leave, or move within the room.

• Wide Field of View (FOV):
  The Rally Bar features a 90° diagonal field of view, with 82.1° horizontal and 52.2° vertical angles, covering medium-sized conference tables without visual distortion.

2. Audio System

• Integrated Beamforming Microphones:
  The Rally Bar includes an array of six beamforming microphones that dynamically steer their pickup focus toward active speakers. These mics are designed to capture voices clearly from up to 4.5 meters (approximately 15 feet) away.

• Advanced Audio Processing:
  Built-in echo cancellation, noise suppression, and automatic gain control ensure voices are heard clearly while minimizing background noise, keyboard typing, and HVAC hum.

• Expansion Microphone Support:
  For larger rooms or wider seating layouts, Rally Bar supports external mic pods (sold separately), allowing expansion of the pickup range and maintaining consistent audio clarity.

• High-Fidelity Speakers:
  The Rally Bar’s built-in speakers provide room-filling sound with low distortion and deep bass. The speakers are front-facing for clarity and designed to maintain intelligibility even at higher volumes.

• Full Duplex Communication:
  Rally Bar supports full duplex audio, allowing simultaneous talking and listening without cutoffs or clipping, preserving natural conversation flow.

3. Design and Build

• All-in-One Form Factor:
  Unlike modular systems, the Rally Bar combines camera, microphones, and speakers into a single streamlined unit that mounts beneath or above a display. This greatly simplifies cabling and installation.

• Premium Finish:
  The outer enclosure features a premium fabric grille and brushed metal accents. It is available in two colors: Graphite (dark gray) and White, allowing aesthetic integration with modern meeting room designs.

• Integrated Cable Management:
  The Rally Bar includes clean cable routing features and a cable retention system to ensure a professional, clutter-free appearance.

4. Smart Features and AI Integration

• Onboard AI Viewfinder:
  Rally Bar includes a second dedicated camera (an AI Viewfinder) used to assist with participant detection, framing logic, and meeting analytics. It continuously scans the room to track people’s presence and movement.

• RightSense Technologies:

  • RightSight: Automatic participant framing.

  • RightLight: Optimizes lighting balance and exposure in real-time for all skin tones and lighting conditions.

  • RightSound: Enhances voice clarity and suppresses unwanted audio artifacts.

• Built-In Operating System (Appliance Mode):
  The Rally Bar has onboard processing power to run supported video conferencing software (e.g., Zoom Rooms, Microsoft Teams Rooms) directly on the device, without needing a separate PC. This “appliance mode” reduces complexity and enhances reliability.

5. Connectivity and Deployment

• Dual Mode Operation:
  Rally Bar can operate in:

  • Appliance Mode: Running supported conferencing software natively.

  • USB Mode: Connected to a PC via USB, functioning as a peripheral device.

• Multiple Connection Options:
  Ports include HDMI input and output, USB Type-C and Type-A, RJ45 (Ethernet), mic pod input, and a power port. It supports dual displays in appliance mode for content and video separation.

• Remote Management (Logitech Sync):
  Rally Bar integrates with Logitech Sync, a cloud-based platform for device monitoring, firmware updates, diagnostics, and room analytics — ideal for IT teams managing deployments at scale.

6. Compatibility

• Platform Agnostic:
  Rally Bar is certified for major video conferencing platforms including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet (depending on mode and firmware), and is compatible with virtually all UVC-compliant platforms in USB mode.

• Touch Controller Support:
  Rally Bar works seamlessly with the Logitech Tap touch controller, which allows easy one-touch meeting start, camera control, and calendar integration.

7. Use Case and Ideal Rooms

• Medium-Sized Meeting Rooms:
  Designed for rooms with 6–10 participants, the Rally Bar’s camera range, mic pickup, and sound output are all tuned for mid-sized spaces.

• Expandable for Larger Rooms:
  When paired with additional mic pods or integrated into larger AV systems, Rally Bar can be adapted for use in larger rooms.

8. Additional Features

• Privacy Shutter:
  A motorized lens cover automatically closes when the camera is inactive, ensuring privacy between meetings.

• Automatic Wake and Sleep:
  Rally Bar can detect motion and automatically wake the system when someone enters the room, and put itself to sleep when not in use to save power.

• Firmware Updatable:
  Logitech regularly releases firmware updates that improve camera intelligence, platform support, and new features, ensuring long-term viability.