The Jabra PanaCast 50 is a video bar for small and medium 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 | $1,164 |
| Part number | 8200-232 |
| Best for | Small and medium rooms |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB |
| Cameras | 3 x 13 MP, panoramic multi-camera array |
| Field of view | Horizontal 180°, vertical 54° |
| Zoom | Up to 6x lossless digital zoom |
What is the PanaCast 50?
The Jabra PanaCast 50 is a USB video bar built around three 13 MP cameras stitched into a single 180° panoramic-4K image. Because it sees the full width of the room, it works well in small and medium rooms where the table runs right up to the display wall.
Audio comes from an 8-microphone beamforming array and four speakers (two woofers, two tweeters). Software features include Virtual Director, Intelligent Zoom, Dynamic Composition, Intelligent Meeting Space for glass-walled rooms, and a built-in content camera for whiteboard streaming.
It is a BYOD/USB device: it needs a computer or room PC to run the meeting app. It is certified for Microsoft Teams, Teams Rooms, Zoom and Zoom Rooms and is managed through Jabra Plus. If you want a standalone Android appliance with a touch controller, choose the PanaCast 50 Video Bar System instead.
Who the PanaCast 50 is for
- Good fit: small and medium rooms; BYOD rooms and PC-based rooms, where any meeting app has to work.
- Skip it for: rooms that want one-touch join with no PC (pick an appliance bar); if you want a standalone Android appliance with a touch controller, choose the PanaCast 50 Video Bar System instead.
How much does the PanaCast 50 cost?
The PanaCast 50 is $1,164. Pricing for multiple rooms, education and government is available on request. See the PanaCast 50 price and availability or get a quote for multiple rooms. Price and total room cost
What size room is the PanaCast 50 for?
We recommend it for small rooms (4–6 people) and medium rooms (6–10 people). Microphones: 8 microphone beamforming array. Field of view: 180° horizontal. Room size details
Does the PanaCast 50 work with Teams, Zoom and Google Meet?
It's certified for Teams and Zoom and works with any app over USB, including Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and Webex. It's a USB device: plug it into a laptop or room PC and it shows up as a camera, microphone and speaker in any meeting app. Platform details
What's in the box
- PanaCast 50
- Power supply
- Wall mount
- USB-C to USB-A cable 2m (USB 3.0)
PanaCast 50 vs similar video bars
| Model | Brand | Rooms | Camera | Field of view | Microphones | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PanaCast 50 | Jabra | Small, Medium | — | Horizontal 180°, vertical 54° | 8 microphone beamforming array | $1,164 |
| PanaCast 50 Video Bar System | Jabra | Small, Medium | — | Horizontal 180°, vertical 54° | 8 microphone beamforming array, certified for rooms up to 4.5m x 6m | $3,306 |
| Bar | Neat | Huddle, Small, Medium | 4056×3040 (12 MP) capture, 120° horizontal FOV | — | 5 mics in end-fire array + 3 sensor mics | $761 |
| VB342 Pro | AVer | Small, Medium | 4K 3X optical zoom lens with 15X zoom, Sony 4K sensor | — | 10-element beamforming array, 8 meters (27 ft) pickup | $1,826 |
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Accessories for the PanaCast 50
- Jabra PanaCast 50 Power Supply: Original replacement power supply for PanaCast 50
- Jabra PanaCast 50 Remote: Bluetooth remote for PanaCast 50 presets, PTZ and volume
- Jabra PanaCast 50 Screen Mount: VESA mount for PanaCast 50 above or below a TV
- Jabra PanaCast 50 Table Stand: Free-standing table stand for PanaCast 50
- Jabra PanaCast 50 USB Cable: USB-C to USB-A cable for PanaCast 50, 2 m or 5 m
- Jabra PanaCast 50 Wall Mount: Replacement/spare wall mount for PanaCast 50
FAQ
Does the PanaCast 50 run Teams or Zoom by itself?
No. The PanaCast 50 is a USB (BYOD) video bar that connects to a PC, laptop or Teams/Zoom room computer. For a standalone Android appliance, look at the PanaCast 50 Video Bar System.
What room size is it for?
Its 180° view lets you push the table up to the wall, so it suits small and medium rooms. Jabra rates the VBS version (same audio) for rooms up to 4.5m x 6m.
Is a wall mount included?
Yes. A wall mount is in the box. The table stand and VESA screen mount are sold separately.
Can it share a whiteboard?
Yes. A built-in content camera does dual-stream whiteboard sharing; Jabra notes a separate Microsoft Teams Rooms certification for this feature.
Is there a remote?
An optional Bluetooth LE remote is available in black or gray.
Does the PanaCast 50 have a battery?
No. It's powered by its power adapter.
Does the PanaCast 50 have Bluetooth?
Jabra doesn't list Bluetooth for the PanaCast 50; it connects by USB.
Where is the PanaCast 50 manual?
Jabra publishes it: PanaCast 50 user manual (PDF).
More PanaCast 50 guides
- PanaCast 50: setup guide
- PanaCast 50: troubleshooting
- PanaCast 50: firmware updates
- PanaCast 50: mounting and placement
- PanaCast 50: Teams, Zoom and Google Meet
- PanaCast 50: what room size it covers
- PanaCast 50: price and total room cost
- PanaCast 50: full specs
- PanaCast 50: alternatives compared
- PanaCast 50: accessories
- PanaCast 50: factory reset
- All Jabra video bars compared
Specs are Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
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