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Benefits of Ceiling Array Microphones

Ceiling array microphones provide optimal coverage of the seating area. 
With the microphone overhead, the distance to each participant is roughly the same, resulting in more consistent sound quality and a more equitable meeting experience for everyone.

Ceiling array microphones keep the table surface clear. 
There’s plenty of room to spread out laptops, blueprints, or other materials without worrying about obstructing table microphones.

Ceiling array microphones are a discreet solution. 
Whether mounted on the ceiling or suspended, they blend in with the room, so most people won’t even notice them.

How Ceiling Array Microphones Work

Shure ceiling array mics use a technique called beamforming that combines as many as 113 tiny microphones to create pickup lobes that can vary in width and be aimed at different parts of the room. These lobes can pick up a single talker or a group.

Powerful digital signal processing is built into the microphone to activate coverage as needed to capture a single talker or a group – even if multiple people speak simultaneously. This enables dynamic conversations and Q-and-A sessions.

Built-in DSP also includes echo cancellation, noise reduction, automatic gain control, and other processing that eliminates annoying room noise and echo and delivers natural interaction between in-room and remote participants.

Shure offers ceiling array microphones to suit different room sizes, situations, and architectural styles.
Check the document below to see all the options. 
If you need help, contact our award-winning technical support team.

Which Ceiling Array Microphone Is Right For Me?

Type
  • Ceiling Array Mic
  • Ceiling Array Mic + Loudspeaker
  • Ceiling Array Mic
  • Ceiling Array Mic
  • Ceiling Array Mic
Size / Shape
  • Round (13.5 in/34 cm)
  • Square (24 in)
  • Square (60 cm)
  • Square (24 in)
  • Square (60 cm)
  • Round (25 in/64 cm)
  • Linear (4 ft/120 cm)
  • Linear (2 ft/60 cm)
  • Round (21 in/55 cm)
Color Options
  • Black
  • White
  • Aluminum
  • White
  • Black
  • White
  • Aluminum
  • Black
  • White
  • Aluminum
  • White
Applications
  • AV conferencing
  • UC audio coverage enhancement
  • AV/UC conferencing
  • AV conferencing
  • Camera tracking
  • Voice lift Voice reinforcement
  • UC audio coverage enhancement
  • AV conferencing
  • UC audio coverage enhancement
  • AV/UC conferencing
Multiple Mics Can Be Used in One Room
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes (requires Stem Hub Express)
Coverage
  • Single-Zone Automatic Coverage™ Technology
  • 20x20 ft / 6x6 m
  • Single-Zone Automatic Coverage™ Technology
  • 20x20 ft / 6x6 m
  • (Mic and loudspeaker)
  • Multi-Zone Automatic Coverage™ Technology
  • 30x30 ft / 9x9 m
  • Up to 8 adjustable areas
  • Steerable Coverage™ Technology 8 adjustable lobes
  • Steerable Coverage™ Technology
  • 8 lobes (MXA710-4FT)
  • 4 lobes (MXA710-2FT)
  • Fixed Coverage with Audio Fencing
  • Narrow (20 degrees)
  • Medium (45 degrees)
  • Wide (60 degrees)
DSP
  • IntelliMix® DSP Echo cancellation Noise reduction
  • Automatic gain control EQ, Compressor, Delay Automatic mixing
  • IntelliMix® DSP Echo cancellation Noise reduction
  • Automatic gain control EQ, Compressor, Delay Automatic mixing
  • IntelliMix® DSP Echo cancellation Noise reduction
  • Automatic gain control EQ, Compressor, Delay Automatic mixing
  • IntelliMix® DSP Echo cancellation Noise reduction
  • Automatic gain control EQ, Compressor, Delay Automatic mixing
  • Echo cancellation Noise reduction Automatic gain control De-reverberation Audio Fencing
Audio Input/Output
  • Dante/AES67
  • 1 Automix output
  • 1 AEC reference input
  • Dante/AES67
  • 1 Automix output
  • 2 Loudspeaker inputs
  • (Loudspeaker = AEC reference)
  • Dante/AES67
  • 1 Automix output
  • 1 AEC reference input
  • (Automatic Coverage)
  • 8 Individual outputs
  • 1 Automix output
  • 1 AEC reference input
  • (Steerable Coverage)
  • Dante/AES67
  • 8 individual outputs
  • 1 Automix output
  • 1 AEC reference input
  • USB-B
  • 1 Automix out
  • 1 AEC reference input
Power
  • PoE
  • PoE+
  • PoE
  • PoE
  • PoE+
Security
  • Shure Audio Encryption between Microflex Ecosystem devices
  • 802.1x protocol and additional features to provide enhanced system security
  • Shure Audio Encryption between Microflex Ecosystem devices
  • 802.1x protocol and additional features to provide enhanced system security
  • Shure Audio Encryption between Microflex Ecosystem devices
  • 802.1x protocol and additional features to provide enhanced system security
  • Shure Audio Encryption between Microflex Ecosystem devices
  • 802.1x protocol and additional features to provide enhanced system security
  • Encryption and password protection
Mounting Accessories
  • (Ceiling Mount included)
  • A901-R-GM Gripple Suspension Mount Kit
  • A901-R-HCM Hard Ceiling Mount
  • A901-R-PM Pole/ Threaded Rod Mount Kit
  • A901-R-TB Tile Bridge
  • A900-CM Ceiling Mount
  • A900-GM Gripple Suspension Mount Kit
  • A900-PM Pole/ Threaded Rod Mount Kit
  • A910-HCM Hard Ceiling Mount
  • A900-CM Ceiling Mount
  • A900-GM Gripple Suspension Mount Kit
  • A900-PM Pole/ Threaded Rod Mount Kit
  • A910-HCM Hard Ceiling Mount
  • A910-25MM Adapter
  • A710-DS Desk Stand
  • A710-FM Flush Mount Kit
  • A710-MSA Mic Stand Adapter
  • A710-TB Tile Bridge
  • Ceiling Tile Mount
  • Chandelier Mount
  • Gripple Suspension Mount
  • (all included)
Certification*
  • Microsoft Teams Rooms
  • Zoom Rooms
  • Microsoft Teams Rooms
  • Zoom Rooms
  • Google Meet
  • Barco ClickShare Conference
  • Microsoft Teams Rooms
  • Zoom Rooms
  • Google Meet
  • Barco ClickShare Conference
  • Cisco Collaboration Verified
  • Microsoft Teams Rooms
  • Barco ClickShare Conference
  • Cisco Collaboration Verified
  • Barco ClickShare Conference
Where to Buy
  • Systems Integrator
  • IT Reseller
  • Systems Integrator
  • IT Reseller
  • Systems Integrator
  • Systems Integrator
  • Online Retailers
  • IT Reseller
  • Systems Integrator
Installation
  • Professional
  • Self-install
  • Professional
  • Professional
  • Professional
  • Self-install
  • Professional
* Certified product bundles are noted on MXA product pages
To learn more about how beamforming and ceiling array microphones work, read the document below.

A Simple Explanation of How Array Microphones Work