What size room the Poly Studio X52 covers, how many people it suits and when you need extra microphones.
Short answer
Poly rates the Studio X52 for rooms of about 20 ft x 15 ft (about 6–10 people around one table). We recommend it for small rooms (4–6 people) and medium rooms (6–10 people).
The specs that decide room size
| Recommended room | 20 ft x 15 ft |
| Field of view | 95° horizontal, 110° diagonal |
| Zoom | 5x digital |
| Camera | 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, 30 fps |
| Microphones | Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 20 ft |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers |
How room sizes map to people
| Room type | Typical people | Typical size |
|---|---|---|
| Huddle | 2–4 | 80–150 sq ft |
| Small (this one) | 4–6 | 150–250 sq ft |
| Medium (this one) | 6–10 | 250–400 sq ft |
| Large | 10–16 | 400–600 sq ft |
General industry guidance; furniture, room shape and acoustics change what works.
When to add microphones
The built-in microphones pick up about 20 ft (6.096 m). Add a table or ceiling mic if the farthest seat is more than about 20 ft from the video bar. These work with the Studio X52: Poly Studio A2 Table Microphone and Poly Studio Table Microphone.
If your room is bigger or smaller
- Bigger room: Logitech Rally Bar (Medium, Large, $3,859)
Not sure? Send us your room dimensions and seat count and we'll recommend a setup. Free room planning
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