Crestron UC-SB1-CAM – UC Video Conference Smart Soundbar and Camera

Product Overview

The Crestron UC-SB1-CAM is a front-of-room video conference soundbar that integrates a wide-angle camera, beamforming microphone array, and full-range speaker in a single wall-mount or display-mount unit for medium and large commercial conference rooms. Designed as the primary audio-video capture device for Crestron Flex integrator kit systems — including the UC-C100 and UC-CX100 series — it connects via USB to a UC compute module running Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, or other UC platforms without proprietary interface hardware. Replacing separate camera, tabletop speakerphone, and display speaker components with a single front-of-room device, the UC-SB1-CAM simplifies installation, cable management, and ongoing support for commercial AV integrators building custom conference room UC deployments.

Product Description

The UC-SB1-CAM addresses a core challenge in medium-to-large room conferencing: delivering high-quality audio and video from the front of the room without requiring multiple discrete components. The beamforming microphone array captures participant voices across the room while suppressing background noise, and the integrated wide-angle camera provides full table and room coverage for far-end participants. A built-in full-range speaker handles far-end audio output without needing a separate display speaker or outboard amplifier at the front of room position. The soundbar form factor mounts cleanly below or above the main conference room display, with a single USB cable running to the compute module in the AV rack or credenza. As a USB device, it is recognized natively by any UC platform that supports USB cameras and audio — making it platform-agnostic for multi-platform or future platform-migration deployments. It is sold as a standalone front-of-room peripheral for Crestron Flex integrator kit configurations where the customer selects the camera and audio device separately from the compute and control hardware.

Key Features

• Integrated Camera, Microphone, and Speaker: Combines wide-angle video capture, beamforming microphone pickup, and full-range speaker output in a single front-of-room soundbar — eliminating three separate component purchases and multiple cable runs to the display wall.
• USB Connectivity: Single USB connection to UC compute module — no proprietary video interface, capture cards, or additional signal processing hardware required for installation.
• Platform-Agnostic UC Compatibility: Recognized natively as a USB camera and audio device by Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Cisco Webex Rooms, and any other UC platform supporting standard USB AV peripherals.
• Beamforming Microphone Array: Directional beamforming captures participant voices across the conference table while suppressing HVAC noise, projector fan noise, and other room background noise common in commercial meeting spaces.
• Front-of-Room Form Factor: Soundbar profile mounts below or above the main conference room display, keeping camera height at optimal eye-level or near-eye-level for natural far-end video framing without a separate camera pedestal or display-top mount.
• Crestron Flex Integrator Kit Compatible: Designed as the front-of-room AV component for UC-C100 and UC-CX100 series Crestron Flex integrator kits — allows integrators to specify camera and audio separately from compute and control hardware for custom room configurations.
• Simplified Cable Management: Single USB cable replaces separate camera USB, speakerphone USB, and speaker audio connections to the compute module — reducing rack complexity and AV closet cable management overhead.

Typical Applications

• Medium conference rooms (8–14 person) with Crestron Flex integrator kit UC deployments requiring a custom front-of-room camera and audio solution
• Large conference rooms and boardrooms using UC-CX100 advanced integrator kit configurations with customer-selected AV components
• Training rooms requiring front-of-room camera and microphone coverage for hybrid learning with Teams or Zoom
• Government and higher education conference rooms with Microsoft Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms deployments requiring a single-device front-of-room solution
• Corporate campus standardization deployments specifying consistent front-of-room AV hardware across multiple Crestron Flex room builds

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Crestron Flex systems is the UC-SB1-CAM designed for?
The UC-SB1-CAM is specified as the front-of-room AV peripheral for Crestron Flex integrator kits where camera and audio are customer-selected — primarily the UC-C100-T, UC-C100-Z, UC-CX100-T, and UC-CX100-Z series (tabletop and wall-mount variants). Contact Creation Networks to confirm compatibility with your specific Crestron Flex system configuration.

Can the UC-SB1-CAM be used outside of a Crestron Flex system?
Yes — as a USB device it can connect to any UC compute running a compatible platform. However, it is engineered and warranted as part of the Crestron Flex ecosystem. Verify USB compatibility with your specific compute module or UC appliance before specifying outside Crestron Flex.

Does the UC-SB1-CAM include a compute module or UC software license?
No — the UC-SB1-CAM is a front-of-room peripheral only. A Crestron Flex compute module (UC-C100 or UC-CX100 integrator kit) and a separate Microsoft Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms license are required for a complete system. Contact Creation Networks for complete room system design.

How is the UC-SB1-CAM mounted in the conference room?
The UC-SB1-CAM is designed for front-of-room installation below or above the main conference display. Mounting hardware specifications and requirements should be confirmed in the Crestron data sheet. Contact Creation Networks for installation guidance.

What is the warranty on the Crestron UC-SB1-CAM?
Crestron provides a standard 3-year limited warranty. For warranty service, support, and extended coverage options, contact Creation Networks.

Is the UC-SB1-CAM TAA compliant for government procurement?
Verify current TAA compliance status with Crestron or contact Creation Networks for government procurement guidance on this model.

META TITLE: Crestron UC-SB1-CAM Video Conference Soundbar & Camera

META DESCRIPTION: Crestron UC-SB1-CAM front-of-room conference soundbar with integrated camera for Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms. Order from Creation Networks — authorized Crestron dealer.

DEAL METAFIELD: Not Applicable

PRODUCT CATEGORY: Video Conferencing > Conference Room Systems

PRODUCT TYPE: Video Conferencing

VENDOR SPEC SHEET URL: https://www.crestron.com/getmedia/uc-sb1-cam-spec-sheet