The Cisco Codec EQ is a room system codec for medium and large rooms. This guide covers price, room size, Teams, Zoom and Google Meet support, what's in the box and how it compares.
Quick facts
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | $12,457 |
| Part number | CS-CODEC-EQ-K9 |
| Best for | Medium and large rooms |
| Platforms | Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | Appliance + USB |
| Microphones | Up to 8 Cisco IP mics; AES67 with AV Integrator license |
| Power | 100–240 VAC; 18 W active |
| Warranty | 90-day limited |
What is the Codec EQ?
The Codec EQ is the processing unit inside Room Kit EQ and EQX, sold on its own for integrators who want to choose their own camera, audio and screens.
It drives up to three screens and has four PoE++ ports (90 W total) to power the camera, Navigator and AV-over-IP devices from one box. It supports up to eight Cisco IP microphones and AES67 audio with the AV Integrator license.
Most buyers are better served by the Room Kit EQ bundle, which adds the Quad Camera and Navigator. Buy the codec alone when you're reusing cameras or building a custom room.
Who the Codec EQ is for
- Good fit: medium and large rooms; rooms that standardize on Webex and Teams and want one-touch join without a PC.
- Skip it for: rooms bigger than large: look at the G7500.
How much does the Codec EQ cost?
The Codec EQ is $12,457. Pricing for multiple rooms, education and government is available on request. See the Codec EQ price and availability or get a quote for multiple rooms. Price and total room cost
What size room is the Codec EQ for?
We recommend it for medium rooms (6–10 people) and large rooms (10–16 people). Microphones: Up to 8 Cisco IP mics; AES67 with AV Integrator license. Room size details
Does the Codec EQ work with Teams, Zoom and Google Meet?
It runs Webex and Microsoft Teams Rooms natively. In USB mode it also works with any app on a laptop. Platform details
What's in the box
- Codec EQ
- Power cord
Codec EQ vs similar room system codecs
| Model | Brand | Rooms | Microphones | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codec EQ | Cisco | Medium, Large | Up to 8 Cisco IP mics; AES67 with AV Integrator license | 100–240 VAC; 18 W active | $12,457 |
| Codec Pro G2 | Cisco | Large, Boardroom | — | Up to 270 W | $33,846 |
| G7500 | Poly | Medium, Large, Boardroom | Up to three Poly IP microphone arrays (sold separately) | — | $2,161 |
| Studio G62 | Poly | Medium, Large, Boardroom | Poly IP table/ceiling mics; up to 8 Poly Studio A2 table mics | PoE+ | $2,321 |
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Codec EQ compared with
Accessories for the Codec EQ
- Cisco Ceiling Microphone Pro: 64-element PoE ceiling array, 3.5 m radius per unit
- Cisco PTZ 4K Camera: 20x optical 4K PTZ for Cisco codecs, presenter tracking
- Cisco Quad Camera: 4-sensor 1080p60 tracking camera for Codec EQ / Pro G2
- Cisco Room Navigator (Table): 10" PoE touch controller on table stand for Cisco rooms
- Cisco Room Navigator (Wall): Wall-mount 10" controller and room-booking panel with LED
- Cisco Room Vision PTZ: AI presenter-tracking 4K PTZ, 12x optical, PoE+
- Cisco Table Microphone Pro: PoE IP table mic, 360° directional pickup, mute button
FAQ
What do I need to add?
A camera (Quad Camera, Room Vision PTZ, PTZ 4K or Precision 60), a Room Navigator, microphones, speakers and screens.
Is there a no-radio version?
Yes: CS-CODEC-EQ-NRK9, plus TAA versions for US government.
Which platforms does it run?
Cisco RoomOS with native Webex (and Teams, Zoom, Google Meet interop) or Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android.
More Codec EQ guides
- Codec EQ: setup guide
- Codec EQ: troubleshooting
- Codec EQ: Teams, Zoom and Google Meet
- Codec EQ: what room size it covers
- Codec EQ: price and total room cost
- Codec EQ: full specs
- Codec EQ: alternatives compared
- Codec EQ: accessories
- All Cisco room kits compared
Specs are Cisco's published figures. Prices can change.
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