Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2: studio-quality audio pickup for any meeting space

Specifications - Rally Mic Pod 2

In this article you will find detailed specifications for Rally Mic Pod 2. Product Details Part Number Off White: 989-001215 Graphite: 989-001214 Dimensions Height 1.2 in (30 mm) Width 5.5 in (140 mm) Depth 5.5 in (140 mm) Weight 0.74 lbs (339 g) Audio Microphone Frequency Response 90 Hz – 16 kHz Microphone Sensitivity -36 dBFS +/-1dB @ 1Pa Microphone data rate output 48 kHz Beamforming Elements 7 omnidirectional microphones forming 6 acoustic beams Audio Processing Al Noise Suppression Al Echo Suppression Al Voice Equalization Voice Activity Detection (VAD) Direction of Arrival (DoA) Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) General Specifications Interfaces Output: RJ45 Input: RJ45 Cat cable between host device and Mic Pod 2 Cat5e cable up to 40 m (131.2 ft) Cat6 SF/UTP cable up to 70 m (229.6 ft) Daisy chaining Connect up to two mic pods with up to 10 m (32.8 ft) of cable between them, regardless of the type of Category cable. Warranty Information 2-year limited hardware warranty included

Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 Manual

Introduction This manual provides important information about wiring, mounting, and using Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2. Rally Mic Pod 2 provides studio-quality audio pickup for any meeting space with Rally Board 65. Cutting-edge audio processing amplifies voices and minimizes background noise, so conversations sound natural and remote listeners feel like they’re in the room. If you have additional questions after reviewing this manual, visit our support site at https://hub.sync.logitech.com/meeting-room-support Compatibility & Number of Mic Pods Supported Rally Mic Pod 2 is compatible with Rally Board 65. It is not compatible with Rally Plus, Rally Bar, or Rally Bar Mini. Device Maximum supported Rally Mic Pod 2 devices Rally Board 65 2 Connect Rally Mic Pod 2 to the LINK* RJ-45 port on Rally Board 65 via Cat5e or Cat6 cable. The LINK port on the Rally Board 65 can support up to two Rally Mic Pod 2 in a daisy-chain configuration. * Rally Board 65 devices with a serial number starting with 26xx or lower may label the "LINK" port as "EXT." There is no functional difference based on the port label. Cable diagram showing the Rally Board 65 ports connected to two mic pods in a daisy-chain configuration. Wiring Rally Mic Pod 2 is compatible with Cat5e SF/UTP and Cat6 SF/UTP shielded cables (or higher). Cat5e With Cat5e cables, the maximum cable length between Rally Board 65 and the first Rally Mic Pod 2 is 40 meters. The maximum cable length between two mic pods is 10 meters. Cat6 With Cat6 cables, the maximum cable length between Rally Board 65 and the first Rally Mic Pod 2 is 70 meters. The maximum cable length between two mic pods is 10 meters. Rally Mic Pod 2 offers a number of cable routing options to suit your installation. In all cases, the Cat5e or Cat6 cable connecting to Rally Board 65 must connect to the Link In jack on the first Rally Mic Pod 2. When daisy-chaining mic pods, connect the Cat5e or Cat6 cable to the Link Out jack on the first Rally Mic Pod 2 and to the Link In jack on the second Rally Mic Pod 2. The image below shows to connect to a single Rally Mic Pod 2. The images below show three different options for wiring the first Rally Mic Pod 2 in a daisy-chained configuration. Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 In addition, cables can be routed through a grommet hole on the table and held in place using Rally Mic Pod 2 Grommet Mount (see below). Mounting Rally Mic Pod 2 can be placed on a table with one or both cables running out the sides. In addition, an optional Rally Mic Pod 2 Grommet Mount is available for more secure mounting. This is a convenient way to route cables through the table and keep Rally Mic Pod 2 in the proper position on the table. The Grommet Mount can also be used to attach Rally Mic Pod 2 to the ceiling. Grommet Mount on a Table Attach the threaded rod to the bottom of Rally Mic Pod 2 using the supplied screws. Pull the cable(s) through a 25 mm (1 in) grommet hole in the table and connect the cable(s) to the mic pod. Route the cable(s) in the slots on the threaded rod, place the mic pod mount through the grommet hole, and tighten it down with the included nut. Grommet Mount on the Ceiling Attach the threaded rod to the bottom of Rally Mic Pod 2 using the supplied screws. Pull the cable(s) through a 25 mm (1 in) grommet hole in the ceiling and connect the cable(s) to the mic pod. Route the cable(s) in the slots on the threaded rod, place the mic pod mount through the grommet hole, and tighten it down with the included nut. Using Rally Mic Pod 2 Muting the Mic Pod Muting the mic pod can be done by simply pressing the mute icon on the mic pod to toggle mute on and off. When the mic pod is muted, the LED is red. Note: When any of the mic pods are muted, all microphones (including the built-in microphones in Rally Board 65) are also muted. Updating the Firmware for Rally Mic Pod 2 When a Rally Mic Pod 2 is first connected to a CollabOS host device such as a Rally Board 65, it will automatically update as needed to a version compatible with the host device’s CollabOS software. While the Rally Mic Pod 2 remains connected, the CollabOS host device will update the Rally Mic Pod 2 firmware (if necessary) as part of the host's normal CollabOS update process. LED Information When Rally Mic Pod 2 is powered on it will go through this LED sequence: For the first several seconds, the LEDs will be red. The LEDs will then cycle through several colors as the Rally Mic Pod 2 finishes powering on: blue, lilac, white, and cyan in sequence. When the Rally Mic Pod 2 is fully powered up, the LEDs will reflect the current call state: no LEDs when idle, white when in an active meeting, and red when in an active meeting and the microphone is muted. LED Color Indication White In an active meeting Red In an active meeting, but muted Lilac (pulsing) Firmware update in progress Red (pulsing) Device error No color Idle