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Professional Design

Sleek industrial design blends with contemporary board rooms and meeting spaces

Versatile mounting options for ceilings, pole mounts, suspension cables, and more

Available in white, black, and aluminum finishes (detachable grille can be custom painted)

System Overview

 Dante audio, power, and control

Each array microphone connects to the network over a single network cable, which carries Dante audio, Power over Ether­

net (PoE), and control information to adjust coverage, audio levels, and processing.

 Analog audio (microphone to network)

Analog equipment, such as a wireless microphone system or a gooseneck microphone on a podium, connects to the Dante 

audio network through a Shure Network Interface (model ANI4IN) for a completely networked conferencing system.

 Far-end audio (network to loudspeakers)

Dante­enabled loudspeakers and amplifiers connect directly to a network switch. Analog loudspeakers and amplifiers con­

nect through a Shure Network Interface

 (model ANI4OUT), which converts Dante audio channels into analog signals, deliv­

ered through 4 discrete XLR or block connector outputs.

 Device control and Dante audio

Control: 

A computer connected to the network controls the microphone with Shure Designer software. You can remotely 

adjust coverage, muting, LED behavior, lobe settings, gain, and network settings.

Audio: 

Route audio with Dante  Controller or Shure Designer software. Dante Virtual Soundcard enables audio monitoring 

and recording directly on the computer.

Summary of Contents for Microflex Advance MXA910

Page 1: ...0W A MXA910W US Ceiling Array Microphone Shure MXA910 ceiling array microphone user guide Includes mounting instructions specifications command strings best practices and mi crophone configuration det...

Page 2: ...nc 19 Installation 20 Microphone Placement 20 Installing the Array Microphone 22 Model Variations 22 Rubber Scratch Protectors MXA910 and MXA910 60CM 2 3 Ceiling Installation MXA910 and MXA910 60CM 23...

Page 3: ...47 QoS Quality of Service Settings 47 Switch and Cable Recommendations for Dante Network ing 48 Networking Best Practices 48 Device IP Configuration 48 Device IP Settings 48 Configuring IP Settings 4...

Page 4: ...and lawful for use in other mounting configurations such as with hard ceilings or suspended from a VESA pole or suspension wiring anywhere in the world The MXA910W US is now available for 24 ceiling...

Page 5: ...easiest way to route audio and apply DSP is with Designer s Optimize workflow Optimize automatically routes audio sig nals applies DSP settings turns on mute synchronization and enables LED logic cont...

Page 6: ...huddle rooms and multi purpose spaces The ceiling array uses Shure s Steerable Coverage with Autofocus technology 8 highly directional pickup lobes capture participant audio from overhead continually...

Page 7: ...ree update Software Control Shure Designer system configuration software provides comprehensive microphone and pattern control With Designer you can also design coverage with online and offline device...

Page 8: ...e on a podium connects to the Dante audio network through a Shure Network Interface model ANI4IN for a completely networked conferencing system Far end audio network to loudspeakers Dante enabled loud...

Page 9: ...ork Port RJ 45 jack for network connection Network Status LED Green Off no network link On network link established Flashing network link active Network Speed LED Amber Off 10 100 Mbps On 1 Gbps LED L...

Page 10: ...e moves quickly back and forth across bar Note When the LED is disabled the LED still illuminates while the device is powering up and when an error state occurs Customizing Lighting Settings Custom LE...

Page 11: ...at the Shure logo it is the second hole in the fourth row from the top Reset Modes Network reset press button for 4 8 seconds Resets all Shure control and audio network IP settings to factory defaults...

Page 12: ...eleting unnecessary routes Checking levels and adjusting gain Verifying that AEC reference signals are correctly routed Fine tuning DSP blocks as needed Compatible devices MXA910 MXA710 MXA310 P300 In...

Page 13: ...control over the physical coverage and audio channel settings with user presets to quickly switch between configurations Each lobe is moved according to seating arrangements with three width settings...

Page 14: ...he channels by dragging or nudging them into place Distance values to the device and to the workspace 0 0 are calculated in the properties panel Use the grid to measure the precise placement As you mo...

Page 15: ...echnology to fine tune each lobe s position in real time even if meeting participants lean back or stand up You ll see the lobes moving in Designer s coverage map as participants shift positions Autof...

Page 16: ...these faders to adjust the gain of a talker after you are satisfied with the automixer s gating behavior Parametric Equalizer PEQ Maximize audio quality by adjusting the frequency response with the pa...

Page 17: ...ct the equalization curve in the same way The only difference is the way the values are represented Copy Paste Import and Export Equalizer Channel Settings These features make it simple to use effecti...

Page 18: ...a ble EQ Application Suggested Settings Treble boost for improved speech intelligibility Add a high shelf filter to boost frequencies greater than 1 kHz by 3 6 dB HVAC noise reduction Add a low cut fi...

Page 19: ...esets can be stored on each device to match various seating arrangements A preset saves all device settings except for the Device Name IP Settings and Passwords Importing and ex porting presets into n...

Page 20: ...tations see our FAQs Installation Microphone Placement Room Variables Optimal microphone placement is determined by the seating arrangements and infrastructure Follow these guidelines for the best pos...

Page 21: ...h a cardioid gooseneck mi crophone at various distances This information is useful for predicting how the array microphone will perform at a given dis tance and to determine an ideal mounting height T...

Page 22: ...the microphone Verify the ceiling grid size matches the appropriate model variation If using the optional junction box install it on the microphone prior to ceiling installation IMPORTANT Do not insta...

Page 23: ...rnet cable above the ceiling grid and through the opening in the ceiling Note An optional junction box accessory model A910 JB mounts on the microphone to directly connect conduit Plug the Ethernet ca...

Page 24: ...Incorporated 24 59 Rubber Scratch Protectors MXA910W A Optional Before installing the microphone in the ceiling attach the included rubber pads to the corners of the microphone flange to prevent scrat...

Page 25: ...onduit Plug the Ethernet cable into the array microphone output Attach the safety tether between the building structure and one of the tie off points on the back of the microphone using braided metal...

Page 26: ...d T bars you may need to remove or adjust one side s T bar to install the MXA910W A Rubber Scratch Protectors MXA910W US Optional Before installing the microphone in the ceiling attach the included ru...

Page 27: ...conduit Plug the Ethernet cable into the array microphone output Attach the safety tether between the building structure and one of the tie off points on the back of the microphone using braided metal...

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Page 29: ...eaded hole depth 9 15 mm Hole spacing 100 mm square Hard Ceiling Mounting You can mount the microphone in hard ceilings without a tile grid using the A910 HCM accessory Learn more at www shure com Pai...

Page 30: ...Removing the screws to detach the main assembly 1 4 1 5 Removing screws and detaching one side of the frame Step 2 Masking and Painting Use masking tape to cover the entire extrusion that runs along t...

Page 31: ...rnet cable out of view use the appropriate method based on the installation type Installation Cable Solution Ceiling grid Run the cable above the ceiling grid VESA pole mounting Guide the cable throug...

Page 32: ...holes in the junction box prior to installing it onto the microphone To install Remove the 4 screws from the microphone as shown Align the junction box with the screw holes If possible plug the netwo...

Page 33: ...ether online or offline Control Shure device settings and coverage Route audio between Shure devices Push settings to many devices at once Create and reuse templates across multiple locations and proj...

Page 34: ...s To ensure the best performance disabling hardware acceleration and unused plug ins is recommended Accessing the Web Application without the Discovery App If the Discovery application is not installe...

Page 35: ...nel on a 3 x device and you update it to 4 x the following settings will be ap plied automatically AGC enabled AEC enabled Noise reduction enabled Compressor disabled Delay disabled New Automixer Adde...

Page 36: ...liMix DSP 1 PoE port 2 Foot 4 individual channel outputs or 1 automix channel output with IntelliMix DSP 1 AEC reference input 4 Foot 8 individual channel outputs or 1 automix channel output with Inte...

Page 37: ...gnals to Dante signals Converts 2 Dante signals to analog signals 2 analog in 2 analog out 1 PoE port 2 Dante inputs 2 Dante outputs MXN5 C Networked ceiling loud speaker powered by PoE 1 PoE port 2 D...

Page 38: ...h an ANIUSB MATRIX or a P300 Computer running conferencing software connects to the ANIUSB MATRIX or P300 with a USB cable Ceiling array provides acoustic echo cancellation and DSP with firmware 4 x M...

Page 39: ...firmware 4 x ANI22 connects analog and digital components 2 line mic inputs convert analog signals to digital 2 outputs to convert digital signals to analog Equipment List MXA910 needs firmware 4 x f...

Page 40: ...SB and analog block in out Designer controls microphones and P300 Equipment List 2 MXA910s needs firmware 4 x for AEC P300 Network switch supplying Power over Ethernet Plus PoE Computer on network wit...

Page 41: ...ation setting is lower and provides transparent gat ing Manual Manual mode sums all active tracks and sends the summed signal over a single Dante output This provides the option to route an individual...

Page 42: ...mode Off attenuation settings for each channel are scaled depending on the number of open channels The scaled gain structure helps to reduce noise when there is a high channel count When fewer channe...

Page 43: ...and stops it from being captured by the microphone to deliver clear uninterrupted speech During a conference call the AEC works constantly to opti mize processing as long as far end audio is present...

Page 44: ...alculates the noise floor in the room and removes noise throughout the entire spectrum with maximum transparency Settings The noise reduction setting low medium or high represents the amount of reduct...

Page 45: ...the threshold by 1 dB effectively reducing the signal by 9 dB Encryption Audio is encrypted with the Advanced Encryption Standard AES 256 as specified by the US Government National Institute of Standa...

Page 46: ...udio Networking Dante digital audio is carried over standard Ethernet and operates using standard internet protocols Dante provides low laten cy tight clock synchronization and high Quality of Service...

Page 47: ...IntelliMix Room 16 16 Learn more about Dante flows in our FAQs or from Audinate QoS Quality of Service Settings QoS settings assign priorities to specific data packets on the network ensuring reliable...

Page 48: ...ices when setting up a network to ensure reliable communication Always use a star network topology by connecting each component directly to the switch or router Connect all Shure networked devices to...

Page 49: ...onfiguration Manually Assigning Static IP Address To manually assign IP addresses follow these steps Open the device s configuration window in Designer Go to the Settings tab and select Network Select...

Page 50: ...13 MAC address as array of 6 bytes Note The Shure device should respond in less than one second on a typical network If there is no response try sending the query again after verify ing the destinatio...

Page 51: ...ol system to access the device through a firewall These protocols require multicast Ensure multicast has been correctly configured for your network Echo Reduction Firmware 4 x only In audio conferenci...

Page 52: ...ff attenuation setting changes to 56 dB and the Leave last microphone on setting is set to OFF when echo reduction is enabled Using Command Strings This device receives logic commands over the network...

Page 53: ...f Auto positioning identifies incorrect location If talker is in a corner or very close to a wall acoustic reflec tions may interfere with localization accuracy Try automatic positioning again and if...

Page 54: ...encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connec...

Page 55: ...3 77 x 2 15 in H x W x D control application HTML5 Browser based or Shure Designer Plenum Rating UL 2043 Suitable for Air Handling Spaces Dust Protection IEC 60529 IP5X Dust Protected Operating Temper...

Page 56: ...ion AEC Noise Reduction Automatic Gain Control Com pressor Delay Equalizer 4 band Parametric Mute Gain 140 dBrange MXA910 firmware 3 x or older Automaticmixing Echo Reduction Equalizer 4 band Parametr...

Page 57: ...sents where the sensitivity reaches 6 dB Understanding how lobe sensitivity is displayed helps to Provide complete coverage in a space either by adding lobes or changing the lobe width This ensures th...

Page 58: ...eplacement Parts Junction box accessory A910 JB Hard ceiling mount A910 HCM MXA910W 60CM frame and grille assembly RPM904 MXA910AL 60CM frame and grille assembly RPM905 MXA910B 60CM frame and grille a...

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