VIDEO CONFERENCE TROLLEY OR CART
The terms video conference trolley and video conference cart usually describe the same general product: a mobile structure that supports a display, camera and collaboration equipment. The important decision is not whether the product is called a trolley or cart, but which configuration suits the meeting room and equipment.
Some models are compact and support one display. Others include equipment shelves, camera trays, lockable cabinets or dual-screen mounting.
What Does a Video Conference Cart Hold?
A complete mobile conferencing cart may support:
- One or two displays
- Video-conference camera
- Soundbar or speakerphone
- Mini PC
- Room conferencing appliance
- Laptop
- Touch controller
- Power distribution
- Network and signal cables
Main Video Conference Cart Configurations
Compact single-screen trolley
This is suitable for smaller meeting rooms, classrooms and training spaces. It supports a display and essential video-conference accessories without occupying excessive floor space.
Standard mobile conference cart
A standard cart may include a screen mount, AV shelf and upper camera tray. It is suitable for general corporate and institutional meeting rooms.
Cart with locking cabinet
A lockable cabinet can secure mini PCs, conferencing appliances, cables and controllers. This is useful in shared meeting spaces, classrooms and public environments.
Dual-screen video conference cart
A dual-screen arrangement can show remote participants on one display and shared content on another. It requires greater load capacity, width and room clearance.
How to Choose the Correct Cart
Display requirements
Confirm the number of screens, individual display weight and VESA pattern. For dual-screen systems, calculate the combined load.
Camera position
The cart should allow the camera to be placed near participant eye level. Check whether an upper or lower camera shelf is more appropriate.
Equipment storage
Decide whether open shelves are sufficient or whether a lockable cabinet is needed.
Mobility
If the cart will move frequently, confirm wheel quality, brakes, doorway clearance and cable-disconnection procedures.
Room size
A compact model may suit a small room, while a dual-display system requires more width and viewing distance.
RIFE Video Conference Cart Range
The RIFE VCT01 Compact Video Conferencing Trolley is designed for smaller meeting rooms, classrooms and mobile collaboration spaces.
The RIFE VCT09 Video Conference Cart supports a screen, camera and compatible conferencing accessories in a mobile format.
The RIFE VCT-CAB combines a display trolley with lockable equipment storage.
The RIFE VCT09-D Dual-Screen Cart is intended for advanced video-conference and telepresence environments.
The RIFE TMC01 TV Cart with Lockable AV Cabinet is suitable for secure AV and conferencing installations.
Cart Versus Permanent Wall Installation
A permanent installation is appropriate when the meeting room has a fixed layout and dedicated equipment.
A trolley or cart is more suitable when:
- The conferencing system is shared
- The room has multiple uses
- Furniture layouts change
- Wall mounting is not permitted
- The organisation needs temporary collaboration spaces
Information Required for a Proposal
- Display quantity and size
- Display weight and VESA pattern
- Camera model
- Soundbar or speakerphone
- Mini PC or conferencing appliance
- Need for lockable storage
- Room dimensions
- Movement frequency
- Required delivery location
Request a Video Conference Trolley Recommendation
Share the equipment list and room requirements with RIFE. The team can recommend a compact, standard, cabinet-equipped or dual-screen video conference trolley for the intended application.
