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Key Takeaways

 

  • Treat Rally Bar/Mini and Rally Plus as different installations because Rally Plus requires separate hubs, speakers, and Mic Pods.
  • Proper mounting and display configuration protect service access and ensure dual-screen content appears correctly.
  • USB Mode, Appliance Mode, and Tap IP deployments have different network and PoE requirements that must be planned correctly.
  • Use supported USB cables, stay within Mic Pod limits, and separate microphone wiring from high-voltage lines to prevent connection failures, interference, and unsupported configurations.

 

A proper Logitech Rally Bar setup depends on choosing the right mounting position, connections, operating mode, and supporting components for the room. This Logitech Rally Bar installation guide answers practical questions about the Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, Rally Plus, and room-computer deployments while highlighting common mistakes that affect performance and usability.

Logitech Rally Bar + Rally Bar Mini

 

Q: What is the standard mounting best practice for a Logitech Rally Bar set up?

 

A: When installing Rally Bar/Rally Bar Mini, using the TV Mount for Video Bars to install the Rally Bar beneath the display is preferable to above the display. It’s important to leave a couple of inches of clearance between the Rally Bar and the bottom of the display to leave the ability to put the display into service position. Consider this when measuring your display height while mounting.

 

(Note: If room geometry requires mounting above the screen, image inversion can be enabled in CollabOS settings)

 

Q: Can a Logitech Rally Bar set up support dual displays?

 

A: Yes. Rally Bar and Rally Bar Mini support up to two displays, but the connection method and on-screen behavior depend on the operating mode and conferencing platform. Follow the wiring diagram for the chosen configuration and confirm the primary and secondary display assignments during commissioning.

Logitech Rally Plus

 

Q: Where are the preferred locations for where to install/mount devices?

 

A: For the Rally Plus configuration covered by this Logitech Rally Bar installation guide, mount the Display Hub, meeting room computer, and Swytch Hub near the display. The Table Hub should be mounted under or near the conference table to connect the Mic Pods and table-top HDMI connections. The Table Hub and Display Hub connect to each other via a single CAT6A Ethernet cable run.

 

Unlike the built-in speakers in a Logitech Rally Bar setup, Rally Plus Speakers connect directly to the Display Hub using their hardwired 2.95-meter Mini-XLR cables. If extra cable length is needed, use a user-supplied Mini-XLR extension cable (supported up to 3 meters). When installation is complete, no cables should be visible.

 

Q: How many Rally Mic Pods can be daisy-chained in a Logitech Rally Plus installation?

 

A: Up to 7 Rally Mic Pods or Rally Mic Pod Hubs can be deployed in a single Rally Plus environment. When designing the table layout, avoid running mic cables in parallel with high-voltage power lines inside table raceways to prevent electromagnetic hum, and use the Rally Mic Pod mounts to secure wiring underneath the table surface. By comparison, a Logitech Rally Bar setup supports up to four Rally Mic Pods.

Logitech Rally Products with Room Computer (NUC)

 

Q: What network connections are needed when installing a Rally Bar/Rally Bar Mini with a room PC?

 

A: For the standard USB Mode configuration covered in this Logitech Rally Bar installation guide, only the room PC requires a network connection. The Rally Bar/Rally Bar Mini connects to the NUC over USB and functions as the room’s camera, microphone, and speaker. If the NUC isn’t immediately receiving a network connection, reach out to the local contact or LAN admin and supply them with the NUC’s MAC address if needed.

 

In a Logitech Rally Bar set up using an IP-based controller such as Logitech Tap IP, the controller requires its own network connection and PoE power. If the video bar runs in Appliance Mode, it also requires its own wired or wireless network connection.

 

(NOTE: If the client doesn’t have an SLA, the client should be instructed to create their own Logitech Sync account, and the devices will be added to their account instead. Once signed in to an account and all peripheral devices are plugged in and detected in the inventory list, apply all available updates)

 

Q: How do you set camera presets?

 

A: Position the camera, then hold Preset 1 or 2 for approximately three seconds to save the preset. Hold the Home button for approximately 10 seconds to set the home position.

 

Q: Which USB cable should be used for a Logitech Rally Bar set up with a room PC?

 

A: Rally Bar and Rally Bar Mini include a 7.2-foot USB-A-to-USB-C 3.0 cable for connection to the room PC. Avoid replacing it with a charging-only or lower-specification USB cable. When a longer run is required, use a Logitech-supported Strong USB solution.

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The answers in this Logitech Rally Bar installation guide guarantee optimal audio-visual quality and long term reliability for your Logitech Rally Bar setup. However, if you need expert help and guidance, Profound Technologies is here to help.

 

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