Neat has unveiled the Neat Bar Generation 2, the next iteration of its all-in-one AV bar designed for premium meeting experiences.
Now generally available, the Neat Bar 2 offers advanced audio and video capabilities designed specifically for native Zoom or Microsoft Teams Rooms meetings in small or medium-sized meeting spaces, all within a sleek and elegant form. As the company’s first second-generation product, Neat stresses it continues its dedication to crafting intuitively simple devices that deliver unparalleled communication experiences.
“When we created Neat Bar in 2019, we hardly imagined that by 2024 we’d deploy our devices with over 13,000 customers globally, including many of the world’s largest enterprises,” said Ivar Johnsrud, Head of Hardware and Electronics and Co-founder of Neat.
Neat Bar marked a new era of simplicity, quality and design in video devices, an accomplishment we’re proud to build upon with the release of Neat Bar Generation 2. It is, put simply, a step up in every way. Better video, better audio, and a more powerful processor to take advantage of Neat’s AI solutions. We hope our customers enjoy using it as much as we enjoyed creating it for them.”
Neat Bar Generation 2 is now widely accessible through Neat channel partners and on neat.no for $3,990. Neat will continue to offer its first-generation Neat Bar at a newly reduced price of $2,490, suitable for huddles and small spaces. To assist customers seeking to upgrade their current video bars from Neat or other providers, Neat has introduced its inaugural trade-in program.
The Neat Bar 2’s Feature Set In Detail
Certified for Microsoft Teams and Zoom Rooms, the Neat Bar 2 creates powerful meeting experiences in a sleek, refined design.
Among its key selling points is exceptional video quality. The wide-angle, highly dynamic 50MP camera of the Neat Bar Generation 2 captures the entire meeting space with precision. It can seamlessly zoom in on, frame, and track multiple individuals simultaneously. Lightning-fast video processing guarantees that everyone is displayed proportionally, regardless of location, and facilitates smooth transitions between group and individual views.
Additionally, an integrated second-generation platform powers hardware-accelerated audio and video processing directly on the device, eliminating the need for cloud processing.
Another key feature is its advanced audio. Featuring a five-microphone end-fire array and four voice localisation microphones, Neat Bar 2 utilises utilisesms for voice enhancement, echo cancellation, deep noise suppression, and dereverberation. These technologies facilitate a more organic conversation flow.
Moreover, dual speakers with opposing drivers effectively cancel out vibration, optimise, and minimise, resulting in natural-sounding voices.
The Neat Bar 2 integrates enhanced machine learning algorithms that improve the meeting experience by continuously learning and adapting to various factors. These include a room’s acoustics and background noises, lighting conditions, room layout, and people’s movement. This adaptive technology ensures optimal audio and video performance tailored to each unique meeting environment.
Lastly, the Neat Bar 2 features meticulously engineered technology components within a remarkably slim profile, making it perfect for thin screens. It is versatile in placement options: It can sit on a table, above or below one or two monitors, or be wall-mounted. Additionally, it seamlessly fits into first-generation Neat Bar mounts. Each unit includes the Neat Pad, a dynamic touch-screen meeting controller that enhances usability and convenience.
How Was Neat’s 2023?
In October, Neat appointed former Zoom Chief Marketing Officer Janine Pelosi as its new CEO.
Pelosi brought almost two decades of technology industry experience to Neat, having departed Zoom in May 2023, where she aided the company’s growth journey from start-up to household name it is today.
Meanwhile, in June, Neat launched a new app hub and Neat Board 50 to boost collaborative experiences for hybrid working teams.
The app hub introduced availability to third-party business and entertainment applications on Neat devices like Slack, Miro, Robin, and others. The Neat Board 50 is an all-in-one collaboration board that provides the latest capabilities and an adaptive platform for hybrid workspaces.
