What size room the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone covers, how many people it suits and when you need extra microphones.
Short answer
We recommend it for small rooms (4–6 people), medium rooms (6–10 people) and large rooms (10–16 people).
The specs that decide room size
| Microphones | 3-microphone array |
| Pickup range | 6 m (20 ft), 360° |
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 (this one) | 10–16 | 400–600 sq ft |
| Boardroom | 16+ | 600+ sq ft |
General industry guidance; furniture, room shape and acoustics change what works.
How many do you need?
Each VCM36-W Wireless Microphone covers about 20 ft (6 m). Start with one per section of table beyond the main microphones' reach.
If your room is bigger or smaller
- Bigger room: Poly Studio A2 Table Microphone (Medium, Large, Boardroom, $339)
Not sure? Send us your room dimensions and seat count and we'll recommend a setup. Free room planning
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