Sound Control Technologies RTK-AM1-C – RemoteTableKit for Cisco Codec EQ

Product Overview

The Sound Control Technologies RTK-AM1-C is a conference table extension kit that brings a fully integrated USB-C BYOM (bring your own meeting) connection to the table for Cisco Codec EQ, Room Bar, and Room Bar Pro deployments. Using SCTLink technology, it delivers power, HDMI video, audio, USB, and Ethernet over a single CAT cable with no programming required. For AV integrators designing Cisco conference room systems, the RTK-AM1-C eliminates conduit-heavy infrastructure cabling between the rack and the conference table while adding native Cisco codec integration for diagnostics and source switching from the Cisco touch panel.

Product Description

The RTK-AM1-C variant of the RemoteTableKit AM1 platform is built for BYOM applications that require the codec communication cable. It pairs an RTK-AM1 TX module at the table with an RTK-AM1 RX module at the equipment rack or credenza, linked by a single category cable. The transmitter provides a full-featured USB-C port supporting DP Alt Mode video input and 60W Power Delivery, so a presenter can connect a laptop with one cable for video, audio, USB peripherals, and charging.

The TX module includes a four-port gigabit Layer 2 Ethernet switch with divisible VLANs and PoE/PoE+ on all four ports — two ports support PoE+ devices up to 30W (IEEE 802.3at) and the remaining ports support PoE devices up to 15.4W (IEEE 802.3af), with a 76.2W total budget for microphones, cameras, and touch panels at the table. Three HDMI inputs support wired content sharing, and the unit functions as a 4x1 switch with contact-closure input selection. The kit also operates with Cisco Room Bar and Room Bar Pro; on units with serial numbers RTKAM1R26 and higher, Alt Mode Audio Adapter (AMA) circuitry is built into the RX module to support HDMI audio on Codec EQ and Room Bar USB-C connections.

The kit ships with the RC-RKPA rack shelf, the RKPA-BRKT rack-to-wall L-bracket, table kit mounting brackets, both module power supplies, USB-C locking cables, the USB-A to RS-232 communication cable, and Europlug connectors — everything needed for a clean commercial installation. Sound Control Technologies backs the kit with a 3-year parts and labor warranty, extendable to 5 years with the RTK-5Y option.

Key Features

• Single-Cable Table Integration — Delivers power, HDMI video, audio, USB, and Ethernet between the rack and conference table over one CAT cable using SCTLink.
• USB-C BYOM Connection — Full-featured USB-C tabletop port supports DP Alt Mode video and 60W Power Delivery so users present and charge from a single laptop cable.
• Four PoE/PoE+ Ports — Powers up to four table devices such as microphones, cameras, and touch panels with a 76.2W total budget per IEEE 802.3at/af.
• Three HDMI Inputs with 4x1 Switching — Supports wired content sharing up to 4K@60 4:4:4 with HDCP 2.2 and contact-closure input selection.
• Native Cisco Integration — Enables diagnostics and source switching directly from the Cisco touch panel with no third-party programming.
• Gigabit Ethernet with VLAN Support — 10/100/1000 Layer 2 switching with divisible VLANs at both the TX (4-port) and RX (3-port) modules.
• No Programming Required — Plug-and-play installation reduces commissioning time on commercial AV projects.
• Rack-Ready Kit — Includes RC-RKPA rack shelf, wall-mount L-bracket, table brackets, power supplies, and all connection cables.

Typical Applications

• Boardrooms requiring one-cable laptop connectivity with Cisco Codec EQ
• Conference rooms with table microphones and touch panels powered over PoE
• Commercial meeting spaces standardizing on BYOM workflows
• Training rooms with multiple wired content sources
• Government spaces where structured cabling between rack and table must be minimized
• All-hands rooms built on Cisco Room Bar Pro

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Cisco devices work with the RTK-AM1-C?
The RTK-AM1-C is designed for Cisco Codec EQ, Room Bar, and Room Bar Pro BYOM applications that require the codec communication cable for integration and diagnostics.

How is the RTK-AM1-C different from the RTK-AM1-A and RTK-AM1-B?
All three share the same TX/RX hardware. The -A kit is cabled for codecs that use USB-C for BYOM, the -B for codecs that use USB-C plus HDMI, and the -C adds the USB-A to RS-232 communication cable for Cisco Codec EQ and Room Bar integrations.

Does it require programming or configuration?
No. The RTK-AM1-C is plug-and-play. Native Cisco integration provides switching and diagnostics from the Cisco touch panel without third-party control programming.

What about audio on Codec EQ USB-C connections?
Cisco Codec EQ, Room Bar, and Room Bar Pro do not pass audio on USB-C unless a USB host is connected. RTK-AM1 units with serial numbers RTKAM1R26 and higher include built-in Alt Mode Audio (AMA) circuitry in the RX module that resolves this; earlier units use the external AMA adapter.

What warranty is included?
Sound Control Technologies includes a 3-year parts and labor warranty. The RTK-5Y option extends coverage to 5 years to match typical service contracts.

Can it power my table microphones and touch panel?
Yes. The TX module provides four PoE/PoE+ ports with a combined 76.2W budget, enough for microphones, a touch panel, and a camera at the table.