The Poly Studio USB is a video bar for huddle and small 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 | $1,409 |
| Part number | 842D4AA#ABA |
| Best for | Huddle and small rooms |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB |
| Camera | 4K, 30 fps |
| Field of view | 120° diagonal |
| Zoom | 5x |
What is the Studio USB?
The Poly Studio USB is the original Poly USB video bar from 2019 and is still sold. It connects to a laptop or room PC over a single USB-C cable and handles camera, six-mic beamforming audio and speakers for small rooms.
It has a 4K camera with a 120° diagonal view, DirectorAI framing with presenter tracking, and a line input for an expansion mic. Unlike newer bars, it comes with a remote, wall mount and table stand.
For new installs, the Studio V12 is the more current small-room USB bar (20 MP sensor, PoE++). The Studio USB is still a reasonable choice when matching existing rooms or when the included accessories matter.
Who the Studio USB is for
- Good fit: huddle and small 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).
How much does the Studio USB cost?
The Studio USB is $1,409. Pricing for multiple rooms, education and government is available on request. See the Studio USB price and availability or get a quote for multiple rooms. Price and total room cost
What size room is the Studio USB for?
We recommend it for huddle rooms (2–4 people) and small rooms (4–6 people). Microphones: Six-element beamforming array. Field of view: 120° diagonal. Room size details
Does the Studio USB 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
- Poly Studio
- Remote control with 2 AAA batteries
- AC power adapter
- Wall mount kit
- Table stand
- USB-C to USB-A cable
- Setup sheet
Studio USB vs similar video bars
| Model | Brand | Rooms | Camera | Field of view | Microphones | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio USB | Poly | Huddle, Small | 4K, 30 fps | 120° diagonal | Six-element beamforming array | $1,409 |
| Studio V12 | Poly | Huddle, Small | 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, fixed focus | 120° horizontal, 132° diagonal | Four digital MEMS, pickup up to 15 ft | $1,486 |
| Studio R30 | Poly | Focus, Huddle, Small | 8 MP 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), single lens | 110° horizontal, 120° diagonal | Three-element beamforming array, pickup up to 15 ft | $475 |
| MeetUp 2 | Logitech | Huddle, Small | 4K digital PTZ, digital pan ±48° and tilt ±32° at 4x zoom | 120° diagonal, 113° horizontal, 80° vertical | 6 omnidirectional MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m (23 ft) | $1,124 |
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Accessories for the Studio USB
- Poly Studio Bluetooth Remote Control: Bluetooth remote for Studio R30, USB, V12, V52, V72
- Poly Studio Expansion Mic Cable Extender Pack: Extends Studio table mic cable for long tables
- Poly Studio Table Microphone: 360° expansion mic for Studio X52/X72/V52/V72/USB
- Poly USB 2.0 Cable 5 m: 5 m USB 2.0 cable for Poly USB bars and cameras
FAQ
Is the Studio USB still current?
It's an older model, but CDW still stocked it in Oct 2026. The newer Studio V12 has a 20 MP sensor and PoE++ support.
Does it include a remote and mounts?
Yes. A remote, wall mount kit and table stand are in the box.
Can I add a microphone?
Yes. It has a line in for an optional mic, and the Poly Studio Table Microphone (875M6AA) lists Studio USB compatibility.
Does the Studio USB have a battery?
No. It's powered by its power adapter.
How do you pair the Studio USB?
Restoring defaults or factory resetting unpairs the remote: hold the pairing button on the bottom until LEDs blink blue, then long-press Mute on the remote.
Where is the Studio USB manual?
Poly publishes it: Studio USB user manual (PDF).
More Studio USB guides
- Studio USB: setup guide
- Studio USB: troubleshooting
- Studio USB: mounting and placement
- Studio USB: Teams, Zoom and Google Meet
- Studio USB: what room size it covers
- Studio USB: price and total room cost
- Studio USB: full specs
- Studio USB: alternatives compared
- Studio USB: accessories
- Studio USB: factory reset
- Studio USB: admin login and settings
- All Poly video bars compared
Specs are Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
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