Cisco Codec EQ CS-CODEC-EQ-NRK9++ – No-Radio TAA Codec

Product Overview

Classified and accredited spaces face two procurement constraints at once, and CS-CODEC-EQ-NRK9++ answers both: it is the Cisco Codec EQ in a non-radio, TAA-compliant configuration. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are absent, and the part number is TAA-eligible, so a single requisition satisfies a facility RF policy and a federal supply-chain rule. Wired capability is complete, including three HDMI 2.0 outputs at up to 4K60, three HDMI inputs, a USB-C input, four 802.3bt PoE++ ports sharing 90W and AES67 audio networking. Codec EQ is a current Cisco product with no end-of-sale notice.

Product Description

Design teams working on agency briefing rooms often lose weeks discovering that the TAA part number and the non-radio part number are separate orders. This SKU collapses that into one line, on current hardware rather than on an end-of-sale platform, which matters when an accreditation cycle outlives the equipment refresh.

Because there is no radio, presentation is planned on copper. Three HDMI 1.4b inputs accept up to 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps including 1080p60 with HDCP 1.4 on one input, the USB-C input adds up to 4K30, and USB-C passthrough carries camera, microphone and speakers to a visiting laptop on one cable. Cisco lists Miracast as unavailable on non-radio versions, so wired BYOD is the substitute for wireless sharing in these rooms.

Peripheral power and audio stay inside the room's controlled cabling. Four PoE++ (802.3bt) ports share a 90W budget for camera control, the Room Navigator, an audio amplifier and AV-over-IP peripherals, and the same ports carry up to three 1080p60 video-over-IP streams or one 4K30 stream. Up to eight Cisco IP microphone units or third-party AES67 digital microphones are supported, with more than three IP microphones requiring the Room Kit EQ AV Integrator license. Pair the codec with Cisco camera hardware selected for the room depth.

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, secured with a Kensington lock if required. RoomOS 11.1.2 or later is needed, and registration options are Cisco Unified CM 12.5 or later, Cisco Expressway, Webex, third-party H.323 and SIP call control, or Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android. See video conference systems for adjacent agency room components. 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

• TAA and no-radio in one part number — CS-CODEC-EQ-NRK9++ satisfies TAA procurement rules and a no-wireless facility policy on the same order, which avoids a second requisition cycle.
• 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.
• 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

Does this part number cover both TAA and no-radio requirements?

Yes. Cisco describes CS-CODEC-EQ-NRK9++ as the Codec EQ stand-alone unit in a No-Radio, TAA configuration, so the ++ suffix carries the TAA classification and the NR designation confirms that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not fitted.

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 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 be integrated with a third-party control system?

Cisco's published Codec EQ specifications list no RS-232, GPIO, relay or contact-closure ports, and no Crestron, Extron or AMX driver list, so control integration should be planned over the network rather than over serial or contact closure. Confirm driver availability with your control-system vendor before committing a design.