What size room the Cisco Codec EQ covers, how many people it suits and when you need extra microphones.
Short answer
We recommend it for medium rooms (6–10 people) and large rooms (10–16 people).
The specs that decide room size
| Microphones | Up to 8 Cisco IP mics; AES67 with AV Integrator license |
How room sizes map to people
| Room type | Typical people | Typical size |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 4–6 | 150–250 sq ft |
| Medium (this one) | 6–10 | 250–400 sq ft |
| Large (this one) | 10–16 | 400–600 sq ft |
| Boardroom | 16+ | 600+ sq ft |
General industry guidance; furniture, room shape and acoustics change what works.
When to add microphones
If people sit beyond the built-in microphones' pickup range, or the table is long, add expansion or table microphones. These work with the Codec EQ: Cisco Ceiling Microphone Pro and Cisco Table Microphone Pro.
If your room is bigger or smaller
- Bigger room: Poly G7500 (Medium, Large, Boardroom, $2,161)
Not sure? Send us your room dimensions and seat count and we'll recommend a setup. Free room planning
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