PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The conference room camera in most meeting rooms was designed for a different era of work. A single lens, a narrow field of view, one or two people always cut off on the edges, remote participants seeing only a fraction of the room. That era is over.

The Jabra PanaCast 50 was engineered for the meeting room of right now - where hybrid teams are split between people in a room and people calling in, where inclusion matters as much as audio quality, and where every participant deserves to be seen, heard, and engaged regardless of where they are joining from.

Three 13-megapixel cameras are mounted in a high-precision multi-camera array. Jabra's patented real-time video stitching technology combines the three camera feeds into a single seamless 180-degree Panoramic-4K video stream - covering the entire room from wall to wall, with no distortion, no missing participants, and no wasted space. Every person at the table is in the frame. Every expression is visible. Nobody is squeezed to the edge or left out of the picture.

This 180-degree coverage is not simply a wide-angle view. It is the foundation for the PanaCast 50's three intelligent video modes:

Intelligent Zoom dynamically adjusts the field of view in real time to include every visible participant within 3.5 metres of the camera - automatically expanding to include people as they join the frame and narrowing as the group changes. No manual adjustment. No one left out.

Virtual Director uses advanced speaker tracking to detect who is actively speaking and shifts the camera focus to highlight that person - delivering remote participants the same natural attention shifts that happen in a physical meeting. Conversations feel less like a broadcast and more like a room you are actually in.

Dynamic Composition creates simultaneous close-up views of up to four individual participants at once, displaying them in separate windows for remote participants. Individual faces are clear, reactions are visible, and engagement increases - exactly as it would in a face-to-face meeting.

The audio system matches the video ambition. Eight professional-grade beamforming microphones arranged in an array detect, isolate, and amplify human voices from anywhere in the room - up to 4.6 metres from the camera - while intelligently removing residual echo, noise, and interference. The beamforming algorithm continuously adapts to movement, ensuring every speaker is captured clearly regardless of where they are seated. Automatic Speaker Detection ensures that wherever the active speaker moves, the microphone system follows.

Four Jabra-engineered speakers - two 50mm woofers and two 20mm tweeters - in a zero-vibration stereo configuration fill the room with high-definition audio from 80 Hz to 20 kHz. Full-duplex technology ensures both sides of the conversation can speak simultaneously without cutting off or degrading - meetings flow naturally, as real conversations do.

The Whiteboard Content Camera feature live-streams whiteboard content directly into the video call - enhanced in real time by the PanaCast 50's AI processing to remove glare, improve contrast, and ensure remote participants can read every word and diagram as clearly as in-room participants. The whiteboard stream runs simultaneously alongside the participant video, powered by the unique dual-stream architecture of the PanaCast 50.

Safety Capacity and Room Usage Insights and Integrated PeopleCount generate continuous anonymous room occupancy data from within the room - even when the PanaCast 50 is not actively in a call. Real-time alerts notify administrators when predefined room capacity guidelines are exceeded. Usage analytics provide data on how meeting rooms are actually being used, enabling smarter space management and resource allocation decisions across an organisation.

The PanaCast 50 connects via USB-A, USB-C, or Ethernet (RJ45) - a wired Ethernet option that provides IT departments with a stable, managed network connection for the device rather than relying on Wi-Fi. Bluetooth Low Energy support enables remote control via the optional PanaCast Remote and access via the Jabra Sound+ app.

Installation is straightforward. The wall mount is included in the box - additional table stand, screen mount (VESA), and remote control accessories are available separately. Two cables - USB and AC power - are all that is required. Plug-and-play operation means no complex IT configuration for basic use, with Jabra Direct and Jabra Xpress available for advanced setup, management, and firmware updates.

Certified for Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams Rooms, and optimised for all leading UC platforms. Compatible with all major video conferencing platforms.

The PanaCast 50 is available in Black and Grey to match any meeting room aesthetic.

180 degrees. Every participant. Every word. Every time.

KEY FEATURES

Three 13-Megapixel Cameras with Patented Real-Time Video StitchingThe PanaCast 50 uses three separate 13-megapixel cameras mounted in a precision multi-camera array, each covering a different portion of the room. Jabra's patented real-time video stitching technology analyses all three feeds simultaneously and determines the optimal stitch point for each moment in time - producing a single seamless 180-degree Panoramic-4K video stream without visible joins, without distortion, and without the fisheye effect of traditional wide-angle lenses. Every participant is visible at natural proportions, correctly represented in the frame, regardless of their position in the room.

180-Degree Field of View - Full Room CoverageThe 180-degree horizontal field of view of the PanaCast 50 covers the entirety of a standard huddle or small-to-medium meeting room from wall to wall. Unlike traditional conference cameras with 90-120 degree fields of view that leave participants at the edges of the table partially or fully cut off, the PanaCast 50 captures every seat at the table. The field of view is adjustable - you can narrow it to lower degrees through Jabra Direct or Jabra Xpress when a tighter framing is preferred, making the PanaCast 50 adaptable to different room configurations.

Panoramic-4K Resolution - 3840×1080 at 30fpsThe PanaCast 50 outputs at Panoramic-4K resolution - 3840×1080 pixels at 30 frames per second. The wide-aspect Panoramic-4K format is optimised for the 180-degree field of view, providing high-definition resolution across the full room width. Standard 1080p Full HD is also fully supported. 6x digital zoom is available for tighter close-up views within the panoramic frame.

Intelligent Zoom - Everyone in the Frame AutomaticallyIntelligent Zoom uses the PanaCast 50's advanced video processing to continuously analyse the room and adjust the camera's active framing to include every visible participant within approximately 3.5 metres of the device. As people enter the room, stand up, or move, the framing adjusts automatically - no manual PTZ required. Remote participants always see the right people in the right frame. Intelligent Zoom can be toggled to Virtual Director or full room view via Jabra Direct, Jabra Plus, or Jabra Xpress.

Virtual Director - AI-Powered Speaker TrackingVirtual Director uses advanced speaker tracking algorithms - combining audio and video intelligence - to automatically detect who is actively speaking at any given moment and shift the camera focus to highlight that person. Remote participants experience a natural, directed meeting view where their attention is guided to the active speaker, just as it would be in person. When multiple people speak simultaneously or in rapid succession, Virtual Director transitions smoothly between speakers without jarring cuts.

Dynamic Composition - Up to Four Simultaneous Close-UpsDynamic Composition creates simultaneously rendered close-up views of up to four individual participants at once, presenting them in separate video windows for remote participants. This gives remote attendees clear, close views of individual faces and reactions - providing the kind of personal connection and engagement visibility that is typically lost in wide-room camera views. Dynamic Composition runs on the same multi-stream processing architecture that powers the PanaCast 50's other intelligent features.

Whiteboard Content Camera with Live EnhancementThe PanaCast 50 includes integrated Whiteboard Content Camera capability - live streaming whiteboard content as a simultaneous secondary video stream alongside the participant view. The AI processing enhances the whiteboard image in real time, correcting for glare, improving text contrast, and adjusting perspective so remote participants can read the content clearly. The whiteboard should be positioned within 3.6 metres and no closer than 1.5 metres from the PanaCast 50, with optimal performance at approximately 3 metres. Whiteboard Content Camera functionality works with Microsoft Teams certified platforms and is accessible via Jabra Direct setup.

Vivid HDR - High Dynamic Range VideoVivid HDR ensures that the PanaCast 50's video output handles the lighting variations common in meeting rooms - bright windows, overhead fluorescent lights, mixed natural and artificial lighting - by simultaneously capturing and balancing both bright and dark areas of the frame. Every participant is well-exposed and clearly visible regardless of their position relative to light sources in the room.

Eight Beamforming Microphones - 4.6 Metre PickupThe PanaCast 50's eight-microphone beamforming array captures audio from the entire room, with a pickup range of approximately 4.6 metres (15 feet) at -37 dBFS sensitivity and a frequency response of 100 Hz to 8 kHz. Advanced beamforming algorithms continuously identify and track human voices, adapting directionally as speakers move around the room. Intelligent noise and echo cancellation removes residual echo, ambient room noise, HVAC sounds, and other interference before the audio is transmitted. Automatic Speaker Detection ensures the microphone system adapts to the active speaker in real time.

Four Jabra-Engineered Speakers - Stereo Full-Duplex Room AudioThe PanaCast 50 includes four built-in speakers in a zero-vibration stereo configuration - two 50mm woofers for bass and midrange from 80 Hz upward, and two 20mm tweeters for high-frequency clarity up to 20 kHz. The full-duplex system allows both sides of a meeting to speak simultaneously without audio cutting off or degrading - conversations flow naturally without the artificial pauses imposed by half-duplex systems. Room participants and remote participants hear each other with equal clarity.

Safety Capacity and Integrated PeopleCountThe PanaCast 50's multi-camera system generates continuous anonymous room occupancy data - counting the number of people present in the room even when the camera is not actively in a meeting. Real-time alerts notify administrators when predefined capacity limits are exceeded. Historical usage data is collected for analytics, providing insights into how meeting rooms are used across time and enabling smarter space management and planning decisions. All occupancy data is anonymised and processed on-device.

USB-A, USB-C, and Ethernet ConnectivityThe PanaCast 50 offers three connection options: USB-A, USB-C, and wired Ethernet via RJ45. USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 are both supported. The 2-metre USB cable is included in the box. The Ethernet option provides IT departments with a stable, managed, wired network connection - important in enterprise environments where Wi-Fi reliability for critical meeting room infrastructure cannot be assumed. Bluetooth Low Energy is also built in for remote control and Jabra Sound+ app access.

Wall Mount Included - Three Installation OptionsThe wall mount is included in the box, allowing immediate installation without additional accessories. A table stand and screen mount (VESA compatible) are available as optional accessories for rooms where wall mounting is not practical. The optional PanaCast Remote provides convenient meeting control - preset switching, PTZ adjustment, whiteboard stream, mute, volume, and meeting start/end - without leaving your seat.

Network-Connected Device ManagementThe Jabra Direct desktop application and Jabra Xpress enterprise management platform enable remote configuration, monitoring, and firmware updates across individual or fleet deployments. IT administrators can manage all PanaCast 50 devices in an organisation from a single platform - ensuring consistent configuration, up-to-date firmware, and minimal device downtime. The SDK also enables custom application integration for organisations with specific management requirements.

Certified for Teams, Teams Rooms, Zoom, and Zoom RoomsThe PanaCast 50 is certified for Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams Rooms (with separate certification for integrated Content Camera dual-stream whiteboard functionality), Zoom, and Zoom Rooms. It is also optimised for Cisco Webex, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, Slack, and all major UC platforms. One device covers every platform your organisation uses and every platform your clients and partners join from.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• Small to medium meeting rooms and huddle spaces where a single camera cannot capture all participants and where the 180-degree full-room view is required for inclusive hybrid meetings
• Hybrid-first organisations that need remote participants to feel genuinely included in room meetings - with clear views of every face, speaker-tracking intelligence, and close-up composition
• Teams that use whiteboards for brainstorming and planning and need remote participants to see whiteboard content as clearly as in-room participants
• IT departments and facilities managers who need room usage analytics, automated capacity monitoring, and remote device management capability across meeting rooms at scale
• Organisations with Microsoft Teams or Zoom who need fully certified meeting room video bar equipment with native platform integration
• Meeting rooms currently equipped with narrow-angle cameras that regularly miss participants or require manual pan-tilt-zoom adjustment during meetings
• Enterprise organisations prioritising on-device AI processing and Ethernet network connectivity for managed, secure, reliable meeting room infrastructure

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Brand: Jabra
• Model: PanaCast 50
• Type: Intelligent 180 Panoramic-4K meeting room video bar
• Colours: Black (Grey also available)
• Number of Cameras: 3 (high-precision multi-camera array)
• Camera Resolution: 13 megapixels per camera
• Video Output Resolution: Panoramic-4K 3840×1080 @ 30fps | 1080p Full HD 1920×1080 @ 30fps
• Field of View: Horizontal: 180 | Vertical: 54 (adjustable to lower degrees via Jabra Direct)
• Digital Zoom: 6x
• Vivid HDR: Yes
• Intelligent Zoom: Yes - auto-framing up to 3.5m
• Virtual Director: Yes - AI speaker tracking and focus
• Dynamic Composition: Yes - up to 4 simultaneous close-up participant views
• Whiteboard Content Camera: Yes (Windows; optimal range 1.5-3.6m)
• Safety Capacity Alerts: Yes
• Integrated PeopleCount: Yes - anonymous, continuous, active even when not in a call
• Number of Microphones: 8 (professional-grade beamforming array)
• Microphone Sensitivity: -37 dBFS
• Microphone Frequency Range: 100 Hz to 8,000 Hz
• Microphone Pickup Range: Up to 4.6 metres (15 feet)
• Automatic Speaker Detection: Yes
• Echo Cancellation: Yes
• Noise Cancellation: Yes
• Number of Speakers: 4 (2 × 50mm woofers + 2 × 20mm tweeters)
• Speaker Frequency Range: 80 Hz to 20,000 Hz
• Full Duplex: Yes
• Connectivity: USB-A | USB-C | Ethernet RJ45
• Supported USB Versions: USB 2.0, USB 3.0
• USB Cable Included: Yes - 2 metres (6.6 feet)
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth Low Energy (remote control + Sound+ app)
• Installation Options: Wall mount (included) | Table stand (optional) | Screen mount VESA (optional)
• Remote Control: Optional (sold separately)
• Apps: Jabra Direct | Jabra Sound+ | Jabra Xpress
• SDK: Yes
• Management: Jabra Direct | Jabra Xpress (enterprise remote management)
• Certifications: Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Rooms | Zoom | Zoom Rooms
• Platform Compatibility: Cisco Webex, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, Slack, Vidyo, all major UC platforms
• OS Compatibility: Windows 10 and later | macOS 10.15 and later | ChromeOS
• Operating Temperature: 5 C to 35 C
• Warranty: 2 years

IN THE BOX

• Jabra PanaCast 50 video bar
• Wall mount
• USB-C to USB-A cable 2m (USB 3.0)
• AC power supply
• Quick start guide

Optional accessories sold separately: Table Stand (Black/Grey); Screen Mount (VESA); Wall Mount (Grey); USB Cable USB 3.0 2m; USB Cable USB 2.0 5m; PanaCast 50 Remote Control (Black/Grey).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What size meeting room is the PanaCast 50 designed for?

A: The PanaCast 50 is designed for small to medium meeting rooms and huddle spaces - typically rooms accommodating 4 to 8 people. The 180-degree field of view covers the full width of a standard meeting table, and the eight-microphone beamforming array captures audio up to 4.6 metres (15 feet) from the camera. For larger boardrooms or training rooms, multiple PanaCast 50 units may be required, or the PanaCast 50 Video Bar System (which includes the PanaCast Control touchscreen tablet) may be more appropriate. For solo personal use at a desk, the Jabra PanaCast 20 is the more suitable personal conferencing camera.

Q: How does the 180-degree view differ from a standard wide-angle camera?

A: A standard wide-angle camera uses a single lens with a distortion-corrected wide angle - typically 90 to 120 degrees. While this covers more of the room than a narrow lens, it still cannot capture 180 degrees without introducing significant fisheye distortion that compresses participants at the edges of the frame. The PanaCast 50 uses three separate cameras with individual fields of view that are combined in real time using Jabra's patented stitching technology. The result is a true 180-degree view with no fisheye distortion - participants at the edges of the room are represented at accurate proportions, not compressed or stretched.

Q: What is the difference between Intelligent Zoom, Virtual Director, and Dynamic Composition?

A: These are three different video intelligence modes available on the PanaCast 50, each delivering a different type of participant experience. Intelligent Zoom automatically adjusts the active camera framing to include every visible participant in the room - it watches for people and expands or contracts the frame to ensure nobody is cut out. Virtual Director uses speaker tracking to focus attention on whoever is actively speaking, creating a natural directed experience for remote participants. Dynamic Composition simultaneously creates individual close-up views of up to four participants at once, presenting them in separate video windows. You switch between these modes via Jabra Direct, Jabra Plus, or Jabra Xpress.

Q: How does the Whiteboard Content Camera work?

A: The Whiteboard Content Camera feature uses the PanaCast 50's multi-camera system to simultaneously capture and stream whiteboard content as a secondary video stream alongside the participant view. Before use, the whiteboard view must be configured in Jabra Direct. For optimal performance, the whiteboard should be positioned 1.5 to 3.6 metres from the PanaCast 50. The AI processing enhances the whiteboard image in real time - removing glare, improving text contrast, and correcting perspective - so remote participants can read the content as clearly as people in the room. The dual stream works with Microsoft Teams certified platforms.

Q: What is PeopleCount and how is it used?

A: Integrated PeopleCount is an anonymous room occupancy counting system that operates continuously - even when the PanaCast 50 is not in an active meeting. Using a dedicated data stream from the camera system, it counts the number of people present in the room at all times. This data can be used to monitor whether meeting rooms are exceeding predefined capacity limits (Safety Capacity Alerts) and to analyse room usage patterns over time for space planning and resource allocation. All occupancy data is anonymised and processed on-device - no images or personal data are stored or transmitted.

Q: Does the PanaCast 50 work without a computer?

A: For basic recording and streaming, the PanaCast 50 requires a USB connection to a computer or conference room PC that runs the UC platform. The PeopleCount feature runs autonomously without a connected computer. The optional PanaCast 50 Video Bar System includes the PanaCast Control touchscreen tablet, which allows the system to join, manage, and end meetings directly - functioning as a standalone meeting room system without a separate PC.

Q: How does the Ethernet connection work and why would I use it?

A: The PanaCast 50's RJ45 Ethernet port allows it to connect directly to your organisation's wired network, providing the device with a stable managed network connection independent of Wi-Fi. For IT departments managing meeting room equipment in enterprise environments, a wired Ethernet connection provides more reliable network access for remote management, firmware updates, and usage data collection than a Wi-Fi connection in a busy corporate network. It also enables the PeopleCount and room usage analytics features to transmit data to management platforms reliably.

Q: What is the difference between the PanaCast 50 and the PanaCast 50 Video Bar System?

A: The PanaCast 50 is the standalone video bar - it requires a connected computer running a UC platform. The PanaCast 50 Video Bar System adds the PanaCast Control touchscreen tablet, which runs Microsoft Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms software, allowing the meeting room to function as a completely standalone system without a separate PC. It also includes microphone pods for extended audio coverage in larger rooms. For rooms where an IT-managed standalone meeting room system is required, the Video Bar System is the more comprehensive solution. For rooms that already have a meeting room PC or laptop connection, the standalone PanaCast 50 is the simpler and more cost-effective choice.

Q: Is the PanaCast 50 compatible with Zoom as well as Teams?

A: Yes. The PanaCast 50 is certified for both Microsoft Teams and Zoom, as well as Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms. It is also optimised for Cisco Webex, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, Slack, Vidyo, and all major UC platforms. One device covers every platform your organisation uses.

Q: What mounting options are available?

A: The wall mount is included in the box at no additional cost. A table stand and screen mount (VESA compatible) are available as optional accessories for rooms where wall mounting is not preferred. The wall mount positions the PanaCast 50 at the optimal height and angle for a meeting table, and is the recommended installation configuration. The optional PanaCast Remote Control provides convenient access to all camera modes, PTZ, whiteboard streaming, volume, and meeting controls from anywhere in the room.

Q: What warranty does the Jabra PanaCast 50 come with?

A: The Jabra PanaCast 50 is covered by a 2-year manufacturer warranty.

WHY CHOOSE JABRA?

Jabra is part of GN Group, a world leader in intelligent audio and video solutions with over 150 years of engineering heritage. The PanaCast 50 is the result of applying Jabra's professional audio expertise - the same engineering that powers their market-leading professional headsets and speakerphones - to the meeting room video bar category. Every audio decision in the PanaCast 50 reflects decades of research into professional communication acoustics. Every video intelligence decision reflects the same on-device Edge AI philosophy that powers the PanaCast 20 - processing data locally, ensuring security, delivering zero-latency performance.

When enterprise organisations need a meeting room camera system they can trust, certify, and manage at scale - the Jabra PanaCast 50 is the answer they reach for.

THE BOTTOM LINE

The Jabra PanaCast 50 is the intelligent 180-degree meeting room video bar that makes every person in the room visible, every voice clearly heard, and every remote participant fully included.

Three 13-megapixel cameras. Patented real-time 180-degree video stitching. Panoramic-4K at 30fps. Intelligent Zoom, Virtual Director, and Dynamic Composition. Whiteboard Content Camera. Vivid HDR. Eight beamforming microphones with 4.6-metre pickup. Four stereo speakers with full duplex. Safety Capacity and PeopleCount analytics. USB-A, USB-C, and Ethernet. Wall mount included. Certified for Teams, Teams Rooms, Zoom, and Zoom Rooms. Remote management via Jabra Direct and Jabra Xpress. 2-year warranty.

For South African businesses equipping meeting rooms and huddle spaces with the most inclusive, intelligent, and professionally certified video conferencing technology available - the Jabra PanaCast 50 is the device that transforms how your team meets.

180 degrees. Every participant. Every word. Every time.

What's in the box
1 x Jabra PanaCast 50 video bar
1 x Wall mount
1 x USB-C to USB-A cable 2m (USB 3.0)
1 x AC power supply
1 x Quick start guide