Choosing between the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone and the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone if you want the one that costs $453 less and also supports Teams and Zoom. Pick the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 if you want a cat-cabled expansion mic for Rally Board 65 / Rally Bar 2.
Both are expansion microphones for small to large rooms; the difference is which systems they pair with and audio.
Side by side
| Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone | Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $401 | $854 |
| Platforms | Teams and Zoom | — |
| Mode | Appliance | — |
| Microphones | 3-microphone array | — |
| Pickup range | 6 m (20 ft), 360° | 7.2 m (24 ft) diameter |
| Talk time | Up to 12 hours | — |
| Dimensions | — | 30 x 140 x 140 mm |
| Weight | — | 339 g |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Connections | Wireless: Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi | Interfaces: RJ45 in, RJ45 out; Cabling: Shielded Cat5e up to 40 m or Cat6 up to 70 m to host |
Specs are Logitech and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone has 3-microphone array; the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 doesn't list microphones.
- Pickup: about 20 ft for the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone vs 24 ft for the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2.
- Platforms: the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone lists Teams and Zoom; the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 lists no certifications.
- Power: the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone runs on battery or USB; the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 on its host system.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone if you want the one that costs $453 less, also supports Teams and Zoom, works with appliance-mode rooms and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms. It pairs with the MeetingBar A30, MeetingBar A40, SmartVision 40 and others. See the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone
- Choose the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 if you want a cat-cabled expansion mic for Rally Board 65 / Rally Bar 2. It pairs with the Rally Board 65 and Rally Bar 2. See the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2
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Still deciding? Read the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone guide and the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 guide, see VCM36-W Wireless Microphone alternatives and Rally Mic Pod 2 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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