Logitech conference room audio is built around Rally Mic Pods: beamforming expansion microphones that plug into a Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini or Rally system to extend pickup down the table. The original Rally Mic Pod works with Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini and the modular Rally; the cat-cabled Rally Mic Pod 2 is for Rally Board 65 and Rally Bar 2. Smaller rooms usually need nothing extra because the video bar's built-in mics cover them.
Which Logitech mic works with which system
| System | Built-in audio | Expansion mic | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MeetUp 2 | Mics + speaker | Usually not needed | Huddle/small rooms |
| Rally Bar Huddle | Mics + speaker | Generally not needed | Rooms up to about 6 |
| Rally Bar Mini | Mics + speaker | Rally Mic Pod | Small to medium rooms |
| Rally Bar | Mics + speakers | Rally Mic Pod | Medium to large rooms |
| Rally Bar 2 | Mics + speakers | Rally Mic Pod 2 | Medium to large rooms |
| Rally Board 65 | Mics + speakers | Rally Mic Pod 2 | Collaboration board |
| Rally Plus | 2 speakers, 2 Mic Pods included | More Mic Pods | Modular large/boardroom system |
| GROUP | Speakerphone hub | GROUP expansion mics (sold separately) | Older USB kit |
When in doubt, check the product page for the exact pairings before ordering.
When you need expansion mics
The built-in mics on a video bar work well for people within roughly the front half of a medium room. Add Mic Pods when:
- The table is long and people at the far end sound distant or thin.
- The room has hard surfaces and voices sound echoey on the far end.
- People speak softly or sit back from the table.
A typical starting point is one Mic Pod for every 6 to 8 seats beyond the bar's own coverage, placed in the middle of the seating group, not at the very end of the table.
Rally Mic Pod accessories
- Rally Mic Pod Hub: a 3-port hub for hub-and-spoke layouts, so you can run cables under the table to several pods.
- Rally Mic Pod Extension Cable: 10 m (about 33 ft), plenum-rated, for long runs and ceiling drops.
- Mic Pod Pendant Mount: hangs a Mic Pod from the ceiling to keep the table clear.
- Rally Mic Pod 2 Mount: table or ceiling mount for Mic Pod 2.
Speakers
Rally Bar models have built-in speakers sized for their rooms. The modular Rally system uses separate Rally Speakers; Rally Plus includes two, and you can add a Rally Speaker to a single-speaker Rally setup for wide rooms.
Personal and small-room audio
For a focus room or a laptop on a small table, a speakerphone is simpler than a room system. The Logitech ConferenceCam Connect combines a 1080p camera and speakerphone for small groups. Compare other brands in our best speakerphones guide.
Tips for good results
- Keep pods at least a couple of feet away from laptops and HVAC vents.
- Keep pods away from the bar's speakers to help echo cancellation.
- Update everything through Logitech Sync or the platform's device management so the bar and pods run matching firmware. See Logitech Sync software and drivers.
- Treat the room if it echoes. Mics can't fix reverb; see how to reduce room echo.
For cabling layouts by room size, see Logitech conference room wiring diagrams, or browse the full Logitech lineup.
Not sure how many Mic Pods your table needs? Send us the table length and seat count and we'll map it out.
Related guides
- How to Place Microphones in a Conference Room
- How to Use Multiple Microphones in a Conference Room
- Logitech microphones compared: which should you buy?
- Best ceiling microphones for conference rooms
- Best Conference Room Audio and Sound Systems by Room Size
- Best Conference Room Microphones for Teams and Zoom
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