BIAMP Parlé VBC 2500

BIAMP Parlé VBC 2500

BIAMP Parlé VBC 2500 is an all-in-one conferencing video bar featuring Biamp Audio Intelligence and Biamp Video Intelligence to deliver premium AV experiences for small and medium conference rooms. With integrated AEC, AGC, and NRD, the VBC 2500 uses a 27-micropohne array and Biamp Beamtracking™ technology to actively track and intelligently mix conversations from around the room. Two smart speakers use distortion compensation and dynamic bass enhancement technology to create room filling audio with superior speech reproduction. The BIAMP Parlé VBC 2500 also features Biamp Launch, an automated tuning system that optimizes the audio to each unique conference space. Parlé VBC 2500 includes a wide angle 4k camera designed for conference room environments. The camera incorporates high quality optics to enable streaming crystal clear video at 1080p @30fps. The BIAMP Parlé VBC 2500 uses auto framing technology to identify meeting participants and to adjust the focus and zoom to keep participants in view. The BIAMP Parlé VBC 2500 can be plugged directly into a UC System with a single USB connection or can be paired with a Devio SCR-10 for a BYOD system.

Key Features

• 4K Camera
• 12 MP Camera
• 120° dFoV Diagonal Field of View
• Focus Distance 1m
• Auto Framing
• 5x Digital Zoom
• 27-Element Digital Microphone Array
• Up to 7m Audio Pickup range
• 20W Loudspeakers
• Biamp Launch™ for one-touch audio auto tuning
• Automated Privacy Shutter
• 3.0 USB-C Connectivity with Power Delivery 60W

Key Benefits

• Beamtracking technology actively tracks and intelligently mixes conversations
• 27 Element Mic Array (Horizontal and Vertical)
• Tuned for Voice
• Three Tracking Arrays
• Advanced BeamTracking, Gain Control, Noise Cancelation and AEC processing
• Deep learning noise reduction algorithm for clear voice reproduction
• Stereo smart speakers
• Biamp Launch for one touch automatic tuning
• LED indications for mute status and camera activity
• Wide angle 4K camera that can stream 1080p @ 30fps
• Electric Pan/Tilt/Zoom with 5x zoom
• Auto framing technology to keep participants in frame
• Automatic privacy shutter
• Table, Wall, and Display mount options available

Biamp Launch™

The BIAMP Parlé VBC 2500 features Biamp LaunchTM, and a suite of functions designed to speed up and optimize the installation and tuning of a Biamp conference system.
Note: First release version of Launch will run with reduced configuration and will be updated to full functionality via future FW update.
Auto-configuration may be initiated from the Launch button on the bar
The Launch-capable mics and amplifiers on the bar offer a known reference system to begin tuning the room. System adaptations are made based on measurements of the room’s acoustic response and the loudspeaker behavior. Provides a room performance grade – before & after Launch.
Note: Front panel LED’s will flash until the Launch is initiated. A running Launch configuration may be cleared via factory reset procedure.

Architects & Engineers Specification

The conferencing video bar shall be designed to work with soft codec conferencing systems. The conferencing video bar shall include a 27-element digital microphone array. The conferencing video bar microphones shall offer multidirectional beamforming and automatic signal tracking capabilities. The Beamtracking technology shall operate in conjunction with acoustic echo cancellation technology (AEC) in accordance with US Patent 9659576. The conferencing video bar shall have two low distortion speakers. The conferencing video bar shall include dynamic bass enhancement and distortion compensation technology. The conferencing video bar shall support Biamp Launch, an automated audio setup process that optimizes audio output levels after physical installation is complete. The conferencing video bar shall be capable of transmitting video signals of up to 2160p resolution at 30 frames per second. The conferencing video bar shall be equipped with a camera having a 120° field-of-view. The conferencing video bar shall include a camera with 5x zoom and electronic pan, tilt, and zoom (ePTZ). The conferencing video bar shall include auto framing capabilities that adjusts the ePTZ to intelligently track users. The conferencing video bar shall shall be mountable on a tabletop, wall, or display. The conferencing video bar shall be CE marked, UL listed, and compliant with the RoHS directive. Warranty shall be three years. The conferencing video bar shall be the Parlé™ VBC 2500.

Microphones and DSP processing

The BIAMP Parlé VBC 2500 conferencing bar is designed around the same technology that is in the Parlé and Tesira products in one hardware device. Using 27 mics arranged in a vertical and horizontal array pattern, the ABC 2500 allows for pattern control on the Azimuth and Vertical fields of the room. In addition to the microphone array technology, the bar incorporates all the DSP elements that go into the Tesira products with an additional level of performance due to the nature of an all in one solution.

Mic array and DSP features

The large number of spaced capsules allow for mics to be setup as “clusters” forming very tight coverage over more frequencies on both the Azimuth and Vertical zones in the room. This allows for accurate tracking of seated or standing participants without the pickup of HVAC, adjacent room, or fan noise.
Parlé capsule clusters are positioned and tuned to be focused in the speech range. This allows for an optimized approach of speech pickup even before DSP is introduced. This helps to get the best speech sound to the microphone before any additional processing is added.

Biamp AI Noise Reduction

The BIAMP Parlé VBC 2500 also features Biamp’s newest noise reduction algorithm that provides reduction of stationary room noise as well as non-stationary room sources. Previous noise reduction focused on sources in the room that were steady and made adjustments to reduce or remove. In our newest noise reduction intelligence, non stationary room sources that are short in duration or have a high variability can be reduced in the same manner.
This noise reduction is based on a deep learning algorithm that uses matching learning to identify and isolate human speech from other sources such as typing, coughing, or sounds from outside the room.

AGC and Echo cancellation

Parlé conferencing bars feature the same onboard DSP technology as featured in the Tesira and Devio families to ensure optimum performance. This includes acoustic echo cancellation, AGC, speech sense, and non linear processing.

Speakers and Amplification

The BIAMP Parlé VBC 2500 conferencing video bar has speaker components to provide the best in room audio performance. Stereo speakers have been provided to prepare for UC stereo conferencing needs. 60mm low distortion drivers are provided for uniform wide coverage. The innovative enclosure design includes high volume, sealed enclosures that allow for complete isolation of the speaker assembly, passive radiator from the other bar components within the chassis. Dynamic Bass enhancement (DBE) is included to enhance low frequency content when at lower volumes, as well as ensure zero low-end distortions at high volumes. 20W x 2 onboard amplification with distortion compensation DSP to maximize enclosure efficiency.

Camera

The BIAMP Parlé VBC 2500 is designed around a 12MP image sensor for a 4K, 120° field of view. It is great fit for huddle spaces, or small to medium conference room design applications. The VBC 2500 incorporates Biamp Video Intelligence technology into its onboard DSP to provide a strong features that optimize camera performance to the far side participants. Below is a list of the features included in the VBC 2500 onboard camera.

• LED indications for camera activity
• 4K, wide angle 120° field of view
• Electric Pan/Tilt/Zoom with 5x zoom
• Auto framing technology to keep participants in view
• Automatic privacy shutter
• Preset Recall
• Biamp Camera Control app for PC/MAC control and updates
• UVC camera control

Mounting and Accessories

The BIAMP Parlé VBC 2500 ships with included table and wall mounts in the box for easy installation. Both included mounts attach via 4 mounting screws to the rear of the bar. The included wall mount allows for direct install to wall surface with cable pass-thru for ease of installation.
The BIAMP Parle PMA 2000-DM accessory is a VESA mount adapter to allow for both the ABC 2500 and VBC 2500 to be attached to a display with top or bottom orientation. Note: shipping date TBD
The BIAMP Parle PS-12-60 12VDC power supply is included with ABC/VBC 2500 hardware but may also be purchased separately if a replacement is needed.

Biamp Camera Controller software

Biamp provides a camera management application that installs on PC or Mac for control and updates for the Vidi 250, ABC 2500 and VBC 2500 conferencing bars. The control software is available to download from the link below or the Biamp website. This software allows for additional camera features and management available to the room.

App Software Features

• Preset saving and recall
• Manual zoom and panning (ePTZ)
• Participant autoframing
• Image mirroring
• Image flip for under display mounting
• Backlight compensation
• 50hz/60Hz setting
• Max zoom limits
• UC profile selection
• Microphone on/off (compatible with Vidi250 only)

In addition to the camera control features, the Biamp Camera Controller software is used for firmware updates to the hardware. These firmware updates will be made available for download, then can updates can be initiated via the camera software application settings page.
Note: Biamp camera preview only available while VBC 2500 is not being used by the UC client. Setting changes may be made in camera application while in an active call via the camera control application without preview. If camera preview is desired, it is recommended to make changes in camera controller before starting UC application.

USB Extension

The USB extension devices listed here have been tested with VBC and ABC 2500 conferencing bars.