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Jabra launches the PanaCast U30 video bar for BYOD huddle rooms

Jabra unveiled the PanaCast U30, a new compact USB-C video bar designed for BYOD huddle rooms accommodating up to six participants. The product is scheduled to ship this month, priced at €839 or $899. This launch enhances Jabra's presence in the pro-AV market by offering versatile solutions for small meeting spaces.

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COPENHAGEN, May 12, 2026. Jabra has introduced the PanaCast U30, a USB video bar built for bring-your-own-device (BYOD) collaboration in small meeting spaces and huddle rooms for up to six people. The device combines wide-angle video, built-in audio, and single USB-C plug-and-play connectivity so teams can equip more small rooms for hybrid meetings without the cost and complexity of larger conferencing systems.

Many organizations want video collaboration in every meeting space, but smaller rooms often go without it because equipping them is expensive and complicated. Jabra positions the PanaCast U30 as an affordable way to close that gap, bringing intelligent video and professional audio into a compact device.

Key features

  • 120-degree field of view
  • Single USB-C connectivity
  • Built-in speaker and six microphones
  • Intelligent Zoom, Virtual Director, and Dynamic Composition
  • Wall, VESA, and table-stand mounting options
  • Built on the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP)
  • Management through the Jabra Plus app, over the network or direct USB

Pricing and availability

The Jabra PanaCast U30 is available this month at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of €839 / $899. Regional pricing and availability may vary.

Small meeting spaces are where many of the most important conversations happen. As teams look to support hybrid work, there's a growing need to make more of these spaces meeting-ready. With the Jabra PanaCast U30, we're delivering intelligent video and professional audio in a compact, easy-to-deploy solution that makes it easier to equip more small rooms for video meetings., Holger Reisinger, Senior Vice President, Jabra Video Business Unit

About Jabra

Jabra is a world leading brand in audio, video, and collaboration solutions engineered to empower businesses. Part of GN Group, the company builds on over 150 years of pioneering work within GN to create integrated tools for contact centers, offices, and collaboration that help professionals work more productively from anywhere.

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Senior Director, Global PR and Communications, Jabra

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