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Platform compatibility
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● RoomOS 11.1.2 and later (for native Webex meetings and video interoperability for Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet)
● Microsoft Teams Rooms (also featuring native Webex meetings when registered in Control Hub)
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Available bundle solutions
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● Cisco Room Kit EQ (featuring the Cisco Quad Camera)
● Cisco Room Kit EQ PTZ 4K (featuring the Cisco PTZ 4K Camera)
● Cisco Codec EQ Standalone
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Default components
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● Cisco Codec EQ
● Cisco Quad Camera or Cisco PTZ 4K Camera
● Wall mount for Quad Camera
● Power adapter (for Quad Camera)
● Region power cord
● Selection of one Room Navigator table-stand or Room Navigator wall-mount control unit
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Optional hardware components
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● Cisco PTZ 4K Camera
● Cisco Precision 60 Camera
● Cisco Room Navigator table-stand touch control unit (additional unit)
● Cisco Room Navigator wall-mount touch control unit (additional unit)
● Cisco Table Microphone
● Cisco Ceiling Microphone
● Cisco Table Microphone Pro
● Wall mount for Cisco Codec EQ
● Rack ears for Cisco Codec EQ
● Cisco Active USB-C Cable, 9m
● Cisco Multi-head Cable 4K
● Network cable
● Other cable and peripheral options (see Ordering information)
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Camera overview (Quad Camera)
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● 4x CMOS image sensors with machine intelligent switching (up to 20MP resolution per sensor)
● The camera generates frames from the 4 sensors simultaneously to provide a single HD output at 1080p
● Support up to 60 fps
● 1/1.7 CMOS
● 7x zoom (5x native optical zoom with digital zoom enhancement)
● f/2.0 aperture
● 83° horizontal field of view on wide lens
● 50° horizontal field of view on 3 tele-lenses
● Automatic group framing (audio + face detect)
● Speaker tracking
● Frames camera mode: intelligent people framing for equitable views
● 5056 x 3888 pixel resolution
● Auto focus, brightness, and white balance
● Focus distance 1 m to infinity
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Bandwidth
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● Up to 20 Mbps
● Minimum bandwidth:
◦ 720p30 from 768 kbps
◦ 720p60 from 1152 kbps
◦ 1080p30 from 1472 kbps
◦ 1080p60 from 2560 kbps
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Minimum bandwidth for resolution/frame rate
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● 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps from 2560 kbps
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Firewall traversal
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● Cisco Expressway ™ technology
● H.460.18, H.460.19 firewall traversal
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Video standards
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● H.264, H.265, and H.263
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Video inputs
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● 1x USB-C input supports formats up to maximum 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps with (USB-C port has charging capability with a maximum of 15W power output)
● 3x HDMI inputs support formats up to maximum 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps including 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps; support for HDCP 1.4 on 1x HDMI input
● Extended Display Identification Data (EDID)
● Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) 2.0
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Video outputs
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● 3x HDMI outputs support formats up to 3840 x 2160 at 60 fps
● Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) 2.0
● Connectivity with an interactive touch screen via HDMI out and USB-A (coming soon)
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Encode and decode
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● Main video: 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps
● Presentation channel: 3840 x 2160 at 15 fps
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Audio standards
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● G.711, G.722, G.722.1, G.729, AAC-LD, and Opus
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Audio features
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● High-quality 20kHz full-band audio
● Prepared for inductive loop (line out)
● Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC)
● Active Lip Synchronization
● AI-Powered, Adaptive Noise Removal
● Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
● Full Duplex
● Self-Hear
● Ultrasound Technology
● The full Audio API and Audio Console application for advanced audio setup and customizations with the Codec EQ can be unlocked with an AV Integrator option key.
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Audio inputs
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● 3x mini Jack analog audio input
● 3x HDMI input
● 1x USB-C audio input
● 1x USB-A audio input
● 4x PoE++ Ethernet for audio over IP
● Connectivity with up to 3x digital Cisco Table Microphone Pro devices by default, or up to 8x units with an AV integrator license
● Connectivity with third-party audio systems via AES67
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Audio outputs
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● 1x analog line out
● 3x HDMI audio out
● 1x USB-A audio out
● 1x USB-C audio out
● 4x PoE++ Ethernet for audio over IP
● Connectivity with third-party audio systems via AES67
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Loudspeakers (Quad Camera)
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● High-quality loudspeaker system with a single full-range driver and dual low-frequency drivers
● Frequency response: 100Hz to 20kHz
● Max output level: SPL 90dB
● 1 RCA output for subwoofer (Quad Camera)
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Camera modes (Quad Camera)
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● Group view: Automatically detects meeting participants and provides ideal group framing for the best view
● Speaker view: Uses a dedicated, built-in microphone array to detect and provide a prominent view for the active speaker
● Frames: Captures a condensed view of in-room participants and frames them individually or in smaller groups for more equitable meetings, on Webex and when using third-party meetings
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Video stream layouts
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● Supporting available Webex video stream layouts and meeting features, including focus, grid, prominent, stack, and overlay. For more information, please consult the Webex Help Center.
● People Focus helps create an optimized view of every participant in Webex meetings via smart cropping to remove excess real estate
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Speaker tracking (Quad Camera)
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● 8-element built-in microphone array for accurate speaker tracking
● Quad Camera can support intelligent framing and dynamic speaker tracking with 7x zoom capability
● For an optimal speaker-tracking experience for people joining remotely, it is recommended that the furthest in-room participant is located within less than 9 meters from the video device. Please note that the best overview (automatic group framing) camera mode can support an extended distance from the Quad Camera.
● Multi-camera speaker view (coming soon): allows for an extended camera reach by zooming on the active speaker and providing an optimal view in very long conference rooms with participants over 9 meters from the device. Requires the combined deployment of the Room Kit EQ, the Cisco PTZ 4K Camera, and Cisco Table Microphone Pro units for the extended, directional voice capture range.
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Presenter tracking
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● Presenter tracking available with the Cisco PTZ 4K Camera or the Precision 60 Camera
● AI-powered face and upper-body detection capability
● Camera automatically follows the active presenter within a defined zone and helps ensure an optimized view
● Cinematic presenter and audience view: intelligent framing and dynamic switching can be enabled with a combination of the Quad Camera bar and the PTZ 4K Camera
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Content stream
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● H.239 (H.323) dual stream
● Binary Floor Control Protocol (BFCP) (SIP) dual stream
● Support resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 at 15 fps and 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps
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Wireless sharing
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● Webex App (up to 3840 x 2160 at 7.5 fps)
● Cisco Intelligent Proximity client (up to 1920 x 1080 at 3 fps)
● Miracast (1920 x 1080 at 30 fps) – Not available on non-radio version. Apple AirPlay wireless sharing:
◦ Screen mirroring up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps
◦ Extended desktop (Mac only) - up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps
◦ Video streaming up to 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps
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MultiSite features (embedded multipoint) (optional upgrade)
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● Adaptive SIP/H.323 ** MultiSite:
◦ 3-way resolution up to 1080p30 plus content up to 4Kp15
◦ 4-way resolution up to 720p30 plus content up to 4Kp15
◦ 5-way resolution up to 720p30 plus content up to 4Kp15
● Full individual audio and video transcoding
● H.323 ** /SIP/VoIP in the same conference
● Support for presentation (H.239/BFCP) from any participant at resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 at 15 fps
● Best Impression (automatic continuous presence layouts)
● Encryption and dual stream from any site
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Protocols
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● H.323
● SIP
● Webex
● WebRTC
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Embedded encryption
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● H.323 ** and SIP point-to-point
● Standards-based: H.235 v3 and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
● Automatic key generation and exchange
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IP network features
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● DNS lookup for service configuration
● Differentiated services (Quality of Service [QoS])
● IP-adaptive bandwidth management (including flow control)
● Automatic gatekeeper discovery
● Dynamic playout and lip-sync buffering
● H.245 Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) tones in H.323
● RFC 4733 DTMF tones in SIP
● Date and time support using Network Time Protocol (NTP)
● Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) dialing
● Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
● 802.1X network authentication
● 802.1Q Virtual LAN
● 802.1p [QoS and Class of Service (CoS)]
● Cisco Media Assure and ClearPath, including packet loss-based downspeeding
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Call control
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● Native registration on Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)
◦ Requires CUCM version 12.5 or later with device pack for Room Kit EQ
● Native registration with Cisco Expressway
● Webex
● Third-party H.323 Gatekeepers and standards-based SIP proxies
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IPv6 network support
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● Single call stack support for both H.323 and SIP
● Dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 for DHCP, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, DiffServ
● Support for both static and automatic IP configuration (stateless address auto configuration)
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Security features
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● Secure management using HTTPS and SSH protocols
● End-to-end encryption for calls and meetings on Webex
● Standards-based media encryption on all back-ends (Secure Real-time Transport Protocol [SRTP], using AES-128-GCM or AES-256-GCM)
● Password protection to access administration available on Room Navigator controller
● Network settings protection
● WPA3TM and WPA3-Enterprise with CCMP128 Wi-Fi ® security
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Certificate management
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● Certificate Authority Proxy Function (CAPF) support for additional security
● Manufacturer-Installed Certificates (MIC)
● Locally Significant Certificates (LSC)
● X.509 Digital Certificates (DER encoded binary); both DER and Base-64 formats are acceptable for the client and server certificates; certificates with a key size of 1024, 2048, and 4096 are supported
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Other interfaces
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● 4x USB 3.0 ports, up to 1.5A charging capability per port for external USB microphones, keyboards, headsets, touch display, and future integrations
● Micro USB port (for service)
● Factory reset pinhole
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Network interfaces (Codec EQ)
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● Ethernet (RJ-45) 10/100/1000 for LAN
● 4x PoE++ (802.3.bt) Ethernet (RJ-45) 10/100/1000 with a total power budget of up to 90W for
◦ Camera control and powering
◦ Room Navigator touch controller
◦ AV over IP room peripherals (including the multi-directional Table Microphone Pro)
● Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz also supported for LAN - not available in non-radio versions; Wi-Fi 6E support coming soon
● 2x2 Multiple Input and Multiple Output (MIMO)
Note: Due to compliance regulations, it is required that 802.11d is enabled in the access point for the product to operate properly within 5725 to 5875 MHz.
Using a Wi-Fi connection is a flexible option; however, an Ethernet connection is always preferred for high performance.
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Power supplies
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● 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
● Average 20 W
● Quad Camera must be used with power supply PSU-12VDC-70W-GR=
● PTZ 4K Camera power supply (PSU-12VDC-40W2=) is optional
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Operating temperature and humidity
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● 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) ambient temperature
● 10% to 90% Relative Humidity (RH)
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Storage and transport temperature
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● -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) at RH 10% to 90% (noncondensing)
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Locking mechanism
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● Kensington security lock (on Codec EQ)
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Language support
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● Arabic, Czech, Danish, German, US English, UK English, Catalonian, Spanish, Latin-American Spanish, Finnish, French, Canadian French, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified), Traditional Chinese, Ukrainian
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Form factor
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● Cisco Quad Camera color options in First Light and Carbon Black
● The Quad Camera mounting options support placement above/underneath the screen(s) or can be mounted to a wall
● Codec EQ supports wall mounting, rack ear mounting, and custom placement as a free-standing unit
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Dimensions
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Cisco Quad Camera:
● Width: 37.4 in. (95.0 cm)
● Height: 4.7 in. (12.0 cm)
● Depth: 4.0 in. (10.3 cm)
● Weight: 10.6 lb. (4.8 kg)
Cisco Codec EQ:
● Width: 18.6 in. (47.3 cm)
● Height: 1.7 in. (4.4 cm)
● Depth: 8 in. (20.2 cm)
● Weight: 5.1 lb. (2.33 kg)
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Standards and regulatory compliance
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● Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive) for the radio versions
● Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive) for the non-radio versions
● Directive 2014/35/EU (Low-Voltage Directive) for the non-radio versions
● Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
● Directive 2002/96/EU (WEEE)
● NRTL approved (product safety)
● FCC CFR 47 Part 15B (EMC) – Class A
● FCC CFR 47 Part 15C (RF)
● FCC CFR 47 Part 15E (RF)
● FCC listed (radio equipment)
Please check the Product Approval Status Database at www.ciscofax.com/ for approval documents per country.
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Sustainability
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● Circular design principles applied for product architecture, materials, and packaging
● Foam-free, 100% recyclable packaging design for the Codec EQ, including fiber-based trays and a reduced amount of single-use plastics
● Increased use of Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) resin originating from end-of-life Cisco devices and old electronics on cosmetic parts
● The camera, codec, and other peripherals are designed for easy repair, refurbishing, and recycling to extend the lifecycle of the product and the materials used for manufacturing
● Using built-in presence sensors and environmental sensors in the touch panel, it can provide real-time and historic occupancy metrics to control and optimize the workspace environment
● Power over Ethernet (PoE) connects and powers the PTZ 4K Camera, the touch controller, the microphones and other accessories to enable scalability and less components needed for the deployment
● Cisco’s takeback and reuse program enables you to return your end- of-use devices for free, via a simple, secure, and sustainable process
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