In a typical video conference, the meeting starts when someone opens Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet and positions the camera — and from that point, the workflow either flows or stalls. The VB-CAM-201 handles the operational friction: it captures the entire room without repositioning mid-session, automatically keeps the speaker in frame as they move, and delivers clear audio without separate microphone placement. The 121° field of view eliminates the need for pan-tilt manual adjustment, while voice tracking ensures participants can speak naturally without losing focus.
Key Features
- 4K UHD Sensor with 5x Digital Zoom: Captures meeting participants at 4K resolution with zoom capability for detail shots without physical lens adjustment. This matters when recording sessions for compliance or distribution — the image quality holds at distribution resolution, and zoom avoids the need for multiple cameras or repositioning during active meetings.
- Voice-Tracking Framing with 121° Field of View: Automatically keeps the active speaker centered and in frame regardless of seating position or movement. In distributed meeting rooms, this removes the distraction of manually adjusting camera aim and ensures remote participants see the speaking person, not an empty chair or ceiling.
- Beamforming Microphone Array with 3A Audio Processing: Four-element array microphone with acoustic echo cancellation, automatic noise suppression, and gain control handles ambient noise in open offices or larger meeting spaces. The 6-metre pickup distance means conference participants scattered around a table don’t need to speak into a centralised mic.
- Integrated Stereo Speaker: Built-in audio output removes the need for separate speaker placement or room audio systems in small-to-medium meeting rooms. Remote participants hear meeting audio directly from the camera unit without external amplification infrastructure.
- Zoom Rooms Certified Deployment: Pre-certified integration with Zoom Rooms control systems streamlines deployment in organizations standardizing on Zoom infrastructure. IT teams can provision and manage the camera through standard Zoom device management workflows without custom configuration or troubleshooting.
- USB 3.0 Type-C Connection: Single-cable deployment across laptops, desktops, and conference systems eliminates the need for separate audio and video paths. Power delivery via USB reduces external adapter requirements in some configurations, though the included power adapter ensures reliable operation in fixed installations.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Camera Sensor | 1/2.5 inch CMOS, 8.51 megapixel |
| Video Resolution | 4K UHD (30fps), 1080p (30fps), 720p (30fps) |
| Field of View | 121° diagonal (110° horizontal), 5x digital zoom, ±15° pan/tilt |
| Video Codec | H.264, MJPEG, YUY2 |
| White Balance | Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push, Manual |
| Noise Reduction | 2D and 3D digital noise reduction |
| Backlight Compensation | Supported |
| Microphone Type | Beamforming array, 4 elements, 6-meter pickup distance |
| Audio Processing | AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation), ANS (Automatic Noise Suppression), AGC (Automatic Gain Control) |
| Speaker Output | Stereo, integrated |
| USB Connectivity | USB 3.0 Type-C (1x), USB 2.0 Type-A (1x) |
| HDMI Output | Yes (1x) |
| Operating Systems | Windows 10 and above, macOS 10.10 and above, Chrome OS 29.0+, Linux (UVC support) |
| System Requirements (Recommended) | CPU: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or above; RAM: 2 GB or above |
| Certification | Zoom Rooms Certified |
| Physical Dimensions (W × H × D) | 600 × 115 × 135 mm (with bracket) |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Included Accessories | Desktop/wall bracket, USB Type-C cable, power adapter, remote control, mounting hardware |
| Compliance | CE, FCC, IC, LVD |
Connectivity
- USB 3.0 Type-C (1x): Primary video and audio input; supports power delivery in compatible systems. This is the main deployment port for laptops, docking stations, and USB-hub conference systems.
- USB 2.0 Type-A (1x): Secondary connection for legacy devices or parallel data streaming in fixed installations. Typically reserved for remote control receiver or future expansion without consuming the primary Type-C port.
- HDMI Output (1x): Optional video output for direct monitor connection or video recording appliances in conference room setups where parallel display capture is required.
Warranty
This ViewSonic product is covered by a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Contact Kickstart Computers for warranty claims and support.
