Bose Videobar VB-S
Product Description
The Videobar VB-S is a compact, all-in-one USB videoconferencing device that brings signature Bose Professional sound and quality to your meeting space. With plug-and-play simplicity, it’s quick and easy to set up and use—no more videoconferencing hardware headaches. In small meeting spaces, the VB-S ensures voices on the call sound natural, while multimedia presentations and Bluetooth® audio are rich and engaging. It automatically focuses on voices in the room and reduces unwanted noise; plus, a 4K ultra- HD camera delivers sharp video, helping remote participants feel like they’re in the room. Its sleek, low-profile design adds to the professional look of any meeting space. Connect the VB-S to a computer, and it creates a complete videoconferencing solution for hosting professional-quality meetings using Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and more. The VB-S is the videoconferencing solution that’s simple to set up, easy to use, and delivers a high-quality meeting experience—every time.
Product Features
Bring the quality and reliability of Bose Professional to small meeting spaces with an all-in-one USB videoconferencing solution that installs quickly and easily to deliver premium audio and video performance
Signature Bose Professional audio featuring a beam-forming array of four microphones making conversation sound more natural by actively focusing on voices; exclusion zones that help reduce unwanted noise; and auto EQ delivering optimized audio to all participants
Simple mounting options included to facilitate tabletop or wall placement, with available display mounting kit (sold separately)
4K ultra-HD camera with 5x digital zoom and a wide field of view helps meeting participants connect visually more effectively
Two autoframing modes: Group Mode frames all in-room participants ensuring that no one is left out of the conversation. Individual Mode frames and dynamically follows a single person
Compatible with Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and more, bringing the Bose Professional experience to popular Unified Communications platforms
Elegant, sturdy, low-profile design made possible by renowned Bose Professional engineering, allows loudspeaker, microphones, and electronics to be housed closely together while delivering stunning performance without interference or sacrificing stability
Simple configuration software allows comprehensive control — Videobar Configuration software for easy setup, customized settings, and firmware updates
Videobar Mobile app for real-time VB-S control via smartphone; easily adjust volume, mute, pan, tilt, zoom, preset controls, and Bluetooth pairing
Bluetooth connectivity to bridge calls or stream music
Product Specifications
AMPLIFICATION
Maximum Peak Power, Symmetrical
15 W
Rated Power, Symmetrical
15 W, < 0.3% distortion over frequency range
PHYSICAL
Colors
Black
Suspension/Mounting
Tabletop stand, wall-mount bracket, display mounting kit (optional), mud ring (optional)
Net Weight
2.1 lb (1.0 kg)
Operating Temperature Range
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), 90% non-condensing humidity
Product Dimensions (H×W×D)
10.5 in × 1.9 in × 3.4 in (267 mm × 48 mm × 87 mm)
Storage Temperature
-40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F), 93% relative humidity
Shipping Weight
5.1 lb (2.3 kg)
COMPLIANCE
EMC
FCC Part 15B Class B, ICES-003 Class B, CISPR 13, EN55032 Class B, EN55035, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, BSMI CNS13439
Safety
IEC/UL/EN 60065:2014/A11:2017, IEC/UL/EN 62368-1:2014/A11:2017
CAMERA AND VIDEO
Focus Distance
0.5 m (1.6 ft) to ∞
Field of View (FOV)
123° diagonal × 115° horizontal × 81° vertical
Image Sensor
8 MP
Lens
Up to 5x digital zoom
Positioning
2 autoframing modes (Group or Individual), manual pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) with configurable presets
Processing
Automatic white balance, automatic brightness, digital noise reduction
Supported Video Resolutions
UHD 2160p (4K), 1080p, 720p, 960×480, 848×480, 640×480, 640×360, 432×240 (30 fps)
USB Device Video Class (UVC)
v1.1
Video Encoding
H.264, M-JPEG
COMMUNICATION PORTS
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.2 HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, Bluetooth Low Energy
Network
Wi-Fi 802.11ac (wireless)
ELECTRICAL
AC Power Connector
External power supply with local power cord (included)
AC Power Input
110–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A maximum
GENERAL
Computer Interface Connection
USB Type-C (USB 3.0 UAC, UVC, HID)
Software Applications
Videobar Configuration (Windows, macOS, web browser), Videobar Administration (Windows), Videobar Mobile (Android, iOS)
System Requirements
Windows 8.1 or 10 / macOS 10.10 or later / Chrome OS (Google Chromebook)
INDICATORS AND CONTROLS
LED Status Indicators
(1) LED light bar, (1) status LED, (1) Bluetooth LED
MICROPHONE
Microphone Type, Quantity and Size
4 microphones
Pickup Range
4.0 m (13.1 ft)
Technology
Static and adaptive dynamic beam-forming, 3 exclusion zones, acoustic echo cancellation (AEC), digital noise suppression
PERFORMANCE
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m
86 dB (IEC 60268-5, mono input, wall-mounted)
Warranty Period
3 years
Included in Packaging
(1) infrared remote control
(1) power cord
(1) power supply
(1) quick start guide
(1) safety instruction guide
(1) tabletop stand with mounting hardware
(1) USB-A-to-C adapter
(1) USB-C-to-A 2.0 cable
(1) Videobar VB-S
(1) wall-mount kit with mounting hardware
(1) wall-mount setup guide
(2) AAA batteries
Applications
Designed for a wide range of applications, including:
Conference rooms
Lecture halls
Meeting spaces
Offices
Huddle rooms
