Cisco Codec EQ CS-CODEC-EQ-NRK9-- – No-Radio Customized Model

Product Overview

Large estates that have standardised on a non-radio room design often order it as a customized model, and CS-CODEC-EQ-NRK9-- is that part number for the Cisco Codec EQ. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are absent, matching an organisation-wide RF policy, and the -- designation reflects a special-configuration order rather than a catalogue line. The wired platform is unchanged: three HDMI 2.0 outputs at up to 4K60, three HDMI inputs plus USB-C, four 802.3bt PoE++ ports sharing 90W, and AES67 audio networking with support for up to eight Cisco IP microphone units.

Product Description

Multi-site rollouts under an RF restriction have a particular failure mode: one site is delivered with radio hardware because a standard part number slipped into the order. Standardising on a non-radio customized-model part number closes that gap, because every site draws from the same line item and the same configuration record.

Design the room around wired paths. Cisco lists Miracast as unavailable on non-radio versions and Bluetooth discovery is not present, so presentation runs over three HDMI 1.4b inputs at up to 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps with HDCP 1.4 on one input, a USB-C input at up to 4K30, and USB-C passthrough that carries camera, microphone and speakers to a laptop on one cable. Three HDMI 2.0 outputs at up to 4K60 with CEC 2.0 handle the front of room.

Peripheral connectivity is entirely on structured cabling. Four PoE++ (802.3bt) 10/100/1000 ports share a 90W budget for camera control, the Room Navigator, an audio amplifier and AV-over-IP peripherals, and those same ports carry up to three 1080p60 video-over-IP streams or one 4K30 stream. Audio adds three analog mini-jack inputs, USB-A for a DSP, a stereo line out prepared for an inductive loop, and AES67 interoperability with existing conference audio systems.

Installation is a 18.6 x 1.7 x 8 in., 5.1 lb chassis on a wall, on CS-CODEC-EQ-RCK rack ears or free-standing, with a Kensington lock slot for open equipment positions. RoomOS 11.1.2 or later is required, and registration options are Webex, Cisco Unified CM 12.5 or later, Cisco Expressway, third-party H.323 and SIP call control, or Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android. See medium room solutions and large room solutions when sizing the wider rollout. Cisco publishes no standalone Codec EQ data sheet; all Codec EQ specifications appear inside the Cisco Room Kit EQ and Room Kit EQX data sheets.

Key Features

• No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth radio — Cisco states Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not available in non-radio versions, so the codec is cabled to the LAN and the room carries no unmanaged wireless emitter.
• Customized-model ordering — The -- designation marks a customized model, which is how many organisations lock a multi-site rollout to one agreed configuration.
• Three 4K60 HDMI outputs — Codec EQ drives up to three external displays at 3840 x 2160 at 60 fps from a single codec, which lets an integrator build dual-display video plus a dedicated content screen without an external scaler.
• Seven video inputs across three transports — Three HDMI inputs, one USB-C input and four PoE++ Ethernet ports carrying up to three 1080p60 video-over-IP streams give an integrator multiple simultaneous camera and content sources on one codec.
• 90W PoE++ power budget on four ports — The four 802.3bt PoE++ ports power and control cameras, the Room Navigator, an audio amplifier and AV-over-IP peripherals from the codec itself, reducing the number of local power outlets required at each device location.
• AES67 audio networking — Codec EQ interoperates with third-party audio systems and digital microphones over AES67, so it can be dropped into rooms that already have a networked DSP infrastructure.
• Up to eight Cisco IP microphones — The codec supports up to eight Cisco IP microphone units or third-party AES67 digital microphones, with more than three IP microphones requiring the AV Integrator license.
• USB-C BYOD passthrough — A single USB-C cable passes camera, microphone and speakers to a laptop while also carrying content sharing and 4K30 display extension, which removes the need for a separate BYOD switching box.
• Rack, wall or free-standing mounting — Optional rack ears (CS-CODEC-EQ-RCK) and a wall-mount kit (CS-CODEC-EQ-WMK) mean the same unit fits a credenza, an equipment rack or a wall behind the display.

Typical Applications

• Government space — a codec with no wireless radio meets facility rules that bar unmanaged RF emitters from meeting rooms.
• Boardroom — an executive room runs entirely on wired HDMI, USB-C and PoE++ paths that can be physically inspected.
• Large conference room — video over IP across four PoE++ ports keeps multi-camera builds on structured cabling.
• Commercial meeting space — organisations with RF-restricted floors can standardise on the same codec as the rest of the estate.
• Training room — wired PresenterTrack cameras and IP microphones cover instructional spaces without wireless links.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is removed on the non-radio version?

Cisco states that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not available in non-radio versions. Miracast wireless sharing is also listed as unavailable on the non-radio version, so the room should be designed around wired presentation paths and a cabled LAN connection.

What does the -- designation mean here?

The distributor description lists this part as Cisco Codec EQ, No-Radio, Stand Alone, customized model. Cisco publishes no formal suffix definition table, so confirm the configuration recorded against your order before deployment.

What call control platforms does Codec EQ register to?

Cisco lists native registration on Cisco Unified Communications Manager v12.5 or later, native registration with Cisco Expressway, Webex, and third-party H.323 gatekeepers and standards-based SIP proxies. The codec also runs Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android, with native Webex meetings available when it is registered in Control Hub.

How many displays can it drive?

Three HDMI 2.0 outputs, each supporting formats up to 3840 x 2160 at 60 fps, with CEC 2.0. An interactive touch screen connects using an HDMI output plus USB-A.

How many microphones can I connect?

Up to eight Cisco IP microphone units or third-party digital microphones over AES67. Cisco states that connecting more than three IP microphones requires the Room Kit EQ AV Integrator license (L-KITEQ-AV, under L-ROOM-PAK). Three analog mini-jack inputs and a USB-A input for a DSP or USB microphone are also available.

Does it power room peripherals?

Four PoE++ (802.3bt) 10/100/1000 ports share a total budget of up to 90W for camera control, the Room Navigator touch controller, an audio amplifier and AV-over-IP peripherals. Cisco notes one PoE++ port is available for Cisco IP microphones and cameras and that the count can be expanded with an optional PoE-compatible switch.

Can it work with an existing DSP or house audio system?

Yes. Codec EQ supports AES67 for interoperability with third-party audio systems and digital microphones, provides a USB-A audio input and output for connecting a DSP, three analog mini-jack inputs and a stereo analog line out that Cisco states is prepared for an inductive loop.