Skip to the main content.
. Ceiling speakers and acoustic panels in a Studio by Tishman Speyer meeting room

Audio & Acoustics

Audio & Acoustics

Speech intelligibility, sound reinforcement and acoustic privacy critical components of a seamless audio system fo...

Learn more
. Healthcare

Engineering & Implementation

Engineering & Implementation

From the initial stages of discovery to the final proposal, procurement, and installation, AV Planners is your...

Learn more
. Dual displays and video conferencing camera in a Sutter Hill Ventures team room

Visuals & Video Conferencing

Visuals & Video Conferencing

Our team will equip your conference rooms, from single displays to expansive video walls, to...

Learn more
. Healthcare

AV Network

AV Network

Our sophisticated network systems allow for real-time monitoring, enabling you to track and address any issues..

Learn more
. Healthcare

Room Automation

Room Automation

Our room automation systems are designed to simplify your daily operations, making it effortless to control various elements within...

Learn more
. Healthcare

Support Services

Support Services

Designed to maintain a system throughout its life span, our managed services include maintenance...

Learn more
. Structured Cabling

Structured Cabling

Structured Cabling

Our team of installers specializes in setting up low-voltage cabling tailored to your needs.

Learn more
. Video Walls

Video Walls

Video Walls

Commercial LED and LCD video walls with Planar and ROE Visual solutions, design, installation, and support.

Learn more
. AV_Planners_Teams_Room_Hero

Microsoft Teams Rooms

Microsoft Teams Rooms

AV Planners is dedicated to elevating your Microsoft Teams Room experience, particularly during group meetings.

Learn more
. Conference Rooms

Conference Rooms

Conference Rooms

Transform your conference rooms into collaborative hubs that drive innovation and productivity.

Learn more
. Zoom Rooms

Zoom Rooms

Zoom Rooms

AV Planners is committed to enhancing your Zoom Room experience, especially for group meetings.

Learn more
. Multipurpose Spaces

Multipurpose Spaces

Multipurpose Spaces

We understand the versatility and significance of multipurpose rooms in accommodating various activities and events.

Learn more
. Hybrid Workspaces

Hybrid Workspaces

Hybrid Workspaces

Our hybrid workspace solutions ensure that communication remains seamless, whether your team members are in the office, working...

Learn more
. Huddle room with a Zoom display, video conferencing bar, and tabletop touch controller

Huddle Rooms

Huddle Rooms

Our comprehensive offerings include cutting-edge audiovisual equipment, interactive displays, and high-quality audio systems, all optimized...

Learn more
. Training room with dual displays and classroom seating installed by AV Planners

Training Rooms & Classrooms

Training Rooms & Classrooms

Easy-to-use education technology enables online learning for enhanced yet simplified learning experiences.

Learn more
. Office suite meeting room with video conferencing display and red chairs installed by AV Planners

Office Suites

Office Suites

Private office suites create a flexible, multipurpose space for day-to-day operations and virtual or in-person collaboration.

Learn more
  • Home
  • / Blog
  • / Polycom Trio 8500 - Because More Is Better

Polycom Trio 8500 - Because More Is Better

Reviews · · Aug 6, 18

These days, if a piece of technology does just one thing, we think it is antiquated. The issue is, that when something tries to do many things, it oftentimes ends up failing at its most basic tasks. The Polycom Trio manages to avoid this dilemma and do three things perfectly at the same time. Bloody well, if I may say so myself.

Great, so you’ve told us about this great solution, but what exactly does it do?

The Polycom Trio

With the Trio 8500, Polycom has fused your everyday conference phone with a powerful smartphone. In doing so, they made a formidable conferencing machine, that covers all the bases. From a small Huddle space to a large conference room. The Trio allows for complete control of your tele and video conferencing meeting.Polycom trio 8500

So, Tell Me A Bit More About It

First off, Polycom is renowned for having unbelievably clear audio, this means a rich audio experience. They have taken this experience and have made it. This includes a microphone with 360-degree room coverage. With up to 14-feet of microphone pickup and an optional expansion wired microphone.

Instead of the classic analog display of an ordinary conference phone. The Trio has a gesture-based multitouch display. This makes your conference experience more similar to the what you’re used to on your smartphone.

Fully Integrated

Through the Polycom, interface, users are able to schedule a meeting and add to the onboard calendar. It works brilliantly with Zoom of Skype for business and can display using the interface you are used toThe Polycom Trio can be integrated as an accessory into Polycom’s own GroupSeries software. This allows the trio to be part of an overall communication and collaboration environment. This setup includes HD cameras, an easy to use user interface and can allow for room expansion by adding dual monitors.

Give Us A Call

With so many conferencing solutions on the market, we understand that picking the best one for your office can be daunting. That is why we are there to answer any questions you may have on the Polycom Trio 8500 or any other solution. So, please give us a call at 213-493-6473 or drop us a line at info@avplanners.com

Read our other posts

Commercial vs. Residential AV Integrators: Choosing the Right Partner for Your Business
15 October 2026

Commercial vs. Residential AV Integrators: Choosing the Right Partner for Your Business

If you’re upgrading a conference room or opening a new office, you may wonder whether the company that installed...

From Elvis to the Executive Boardroom: 100 Years of Shure Microphones
29 September 2026

From Elvis to the Executive Boardroom: 100 Years of Shure Microphones

Few names in professional audio have the history and recognition of Shure. From the unmistakable chrome...

Los Angeles Board Room installed and designed by AV Planners
17 September 2026

Conference Room Automation: A Guide to Smarter Corporate Meeting Spaces

Modern conference rooms are no longer simply spaces with a display, speakers, and a videoconferencing system....

Infocomm 2026 at QSC booth
16 July 2026

InfoComm 2026: 5 Q-SYS Innovations Shaping Enterprise Collaboration

InfoComm 2026 once again proved why it remains the premier event for commercial audiovisual technology. While...

Get In Touch

Get Closer To Your
Goal Now

Schedule a consultation for cost and timeframe details.

Call Us Now

213-493-6473

Our Location

183 North Martel Ave
Suite 230
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Email

info@avplanners.com