Audio Visual Distributors (AVD) is proud to distribute Sound Control Technologies (SCT), the industry leader in single-cable extension solutions for video conferencing. When a major Australian corporate headquarters needed to upgrade 12 boardrooms with Cisco Room Bar Pro systems, SCT’s RemoteTableKit delivered a streamlined installation that cut cabling complexity by 70%.
The Mission: 12 Cisco Rooms in Two Weeks
A leading Australian financial services company was modernising its Sydney headquarters. The project scope included upgrading 12 meeting rooms and boardrooms with Cisco Room Bar Pro video conferencing systems, complete with touch panels, table microphones, HDMI content sharing, and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) capability.
The challenge? Each room required AV equipment at the table, but the Cisco codec and network infrastructure sat in equipment racks up to 80 metres away.
The Challenge
- Complex Cabling Requirements: Traditional installations would require separate runs for HDMI, USB, Ethernet, audio, and power to each table location
- Distance Limitations: Standard HDMI cables fail beyond 15 metres, requiring expensive active solutions
- Aesthetic Demands: Executive boardrooms required clean table surfaces with minimal visible cabling
- Tight Timeline: All 12 rooms needed completion during a two-week office refit window
- Future-Proofing: The solution needed to support both traditional conferencing and laptop-based BYOD meetings
Running multiple cable types through conduit for 12 rooms would have significantly increased installation time, material costs, and potential failure points.
The Solution: SCT RemoteTableKit Plus
| Application | SCT Component | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Table Extension | RTK-PLUS RemoteTableKit | HDMI, USB, Ethernet, audio, and power over single CAT6 cable up to 100m |
| Touch Panel Power | Integrated PoE+ delivery | Powers Cisco Touch 10 or Room Navigator without separate power supply |
| Microphone Support | Built-in mic extension | Supports up to 3 Cisco Table Microphones per kit |
| BYOD Capability | USB-C passthrough | Single-cable laptop connection for content sharing and video calls |
The SCT RemoteTableKit Plus was purpose-built for Cisco Room Bar, Room Bar Pro, Codec Plus, and Codec EQ deployments. By consolidating all signals onto a single CAT6 cable, the installation team eliminated the need for multiple cable runs while extending connectivity up to 100 metres from rack to table.
Key Outcomes
✔ 70% Reduction in Cabling – Single CAT6 cable replaced multiple HDMI, USB, Ethernet, and power runs per room
✔ 12 Rooms Completed in 8 Days – Simplified installation accelerated the rollout, finishing ahead of the two-week deadline
✔ Clean Executive Aesthetics – Minimal table penetrations with a single cable entry point per location
✔ Zero Configuration Required – SCT’s plug-and-play design meant no firmware updates or network configuration
✔ Full BYOD Support – Users connect laptops via USB-C for instant content sharing and video calling
Implementation Highlights
The integration team appreciated SCT’s all-inclusive kit approach. Each RemoteTableKit Plus ships with every cable and connector required for a complete installation, eliminating the need to source and test multiple third-party components.
The transparent link between table and rack meant the Cisco Room Bar Pro operated exactly as designed, with no signal degradation or compatibility concerns over the 80-metre cable runs.
“SCT products make installation and commissioning of video conferencing systems neater and easier. The single-cable approach dramatically reduces installation time and potential failure points.”
Lucas Way, Head of Technology, Twisted Pair Ltd
Why SCT for Cisco Deployments
Sound Control Technologies has built its reputation on solving the real-world challenges of video conferencing installations. Their RemoteTableKit and RemoteCam product families support Cisco, Poly, Logitech, and other leading platforms, making them the go-to choice for integrators who need reliable, scalable solutions.
For organisations deploying Cisco collaboration endpoints across multiple rooms, SCT extension solutions deliver consistent results while reducing installation complexity and long-term maintenance requirements.
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Audio Visual Distributors is Australia and New Zealand’s authorised distributor for Sound Control Technologies. Contact our solutions team for product specifications, pricing, and project consultation.
