Most conference cameras and video bars mount in one of four ways: on the TV's VESA mount (above or below the screen), on the wall with a bracket or shelf, on a table stand or credenza, or, for PTZ cameras, on a wall or ceiling bracket at the back or side of the room. Use the manufacturer's own mount when one exists, and put the camera as close to eye level and the center of the display as you can.
Mounting options compared
| Mount type | Best for | Pros | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| TV / VESA mount | Video bars | Camera moves with the TV, centered, tidy | Check VESA pattern and display weight limit |
| Wall mount | Video bars, small cameras | Independent of the TV, simple install | Needs solid wall anchoring and cable route |
| Wall shelf | PTZ and USB cameras | Easy aiming, room for adjustment | Visible; must be level |
| Table stand / credenza | Video bars on furniture | No drilling, good for rentals | Can be bumped; may sit too low |
| Ceiling mount | PTZ cameras in large rooms, classrooms | Out of reach, clear sightlines | Steep down angle if too high; needs image flip |
| Tripod / floor stand | Temporary rooms, events | Portable | Trip hazard, cable runs across floor |
TV and VESA mounts for video bars
A bracket that attaches to the display's VESA pattern or the TV wall mount keeps the bar centered on the screen.
- Logitech TV Mount for Video Bars: VESA swing-arm mount for Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini and Rally Bar Huddle.
- Logitech Rally TV Mount 2: single or dual 55-85 in display mount for Rally Bar 2 and AI cameras.
- Poly Studio X52/V52 VESA Mount and Poly Studio X72/V72 VESA Mount.
- Neat VESA Screen Mount Kit for Neat Bar and Bar Gen 2, plus the extension kit for patterns up to 800 mm.
- Jabra PanaCast 50 Screen Mount.
Above or below the screen? Above is the default for most rooms. Below works better when the display is mounted high, or when the bar's speakers face forward. See camera placement: above or below the TV.
Wall mounts and shelves
When the TV sits on a cart or the wall mount has no room, mount the bar directly to the wall.
- Logitech Wall Mount for Video Bars: includes a 10-degree tilt adapter for Rally Bar and Mini.
- For PTZ cameras, a wall shelf or the camera maker's bracket gives a stable, level base. AVer, Poly and Logitech offer brackets for their PTZ models; see AVer camera mounts.
Anchor into studs or use rated anchors for drywall, and plan cable routes in the wall before mounting. See conference room wiring.
Ceiling mounts for PTZ cameras
Ceiling mounts suit large rooms, classrooms and churches where the camera must look over people's heads.
- Use the camera manufacturer's ceiling bracket or a bracket rated for the camera's weight.
- Drop the camera so the lens is as close to seated head height as practical. A camera 12 ft up looking down makes everyone look shorter and hides faces behind monitors.
- Turn on image flip in the camera settings when it's mounted upside down. See how to flip an upside-down AVer camera image.
- Run power and signal through the ceiling: PoE+ models such as the AVer PTZ310UV2 need just one network cable.
Ceiling-mounted 360 cameras are uncommon in meeting rooms. 360-degree conference cameras like the Meeting Owl or the Neat Center are designed to sit on the table at eye level; mounting them overhead would mostly show the tops of heads.
Table stands and credenzas
If you can't drill, place the bar on a credenza or use a stand such as the Logitech Rally Bar 2 Table Stand or Jabra PanaCast 50 Table Stand. Keep the front of the bar clear of the furniture edge so the mics and speakers aren't blocked.
Tripods
Most PTZ and USB conference cameras have a standard 1/4-20 tripod thread on the bottom, so they fit a photo or video tripod. Tripods are fine for events, training days and temporary rooms. For permanent rooms, use a fixed mount: tripods get bumped, which ruins presets and framing.
Mounting height and alignment
| Item | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Camera lens height | Close to seated eye level, about 42-54 in (1.07-1.37 m) from the floor in a typical room |
| Horizontal position | Centered on the display |
| Tilt | Aim at the middle of the table, not the far wall |
| Distance from TV edge | As close as the mount allows, so eyes look near the lens |
For TV heights, see how high to mount a conference room TV. More mount details by brand: video bar mounting options, Logitech video bar mounts and Yealink MeetingBar mounting.
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