Shure and 1 beyond Camera tracking solution for Shure MXA, MXC, MXCW S – Creation Networks

Q: What does a nationwide AV integrator actually manage?

A nationwide AV integrator manages the full lifecycle across every site: technology standards, site surveys, engineering documentation, procurement, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support — not just equipment sales.

Q: How is a nationwide rollout different from a single-site AV project?

A single-site project designs for one room's conditions. A nationwide rollout defines approved room archetypes (huddle, conference, boardroom, training, etc.) that get applied consistently, with documented exceptions for site-specific constraints like room size or network policy.

Q: Do all rooms need identical equipment?

No. Standardization applies at the archetype level — a small huddle room and a large boardroom should follow different technology packages, but each package should be repeatable across every site that fits that archetype.

Q: Why does network readiness matter for AV projects?

AV-over-IP video, conferencing appliances, control processors, and digital signage all run as networked devices. Without early planning for VLANs, PoE budgets, and security policy, a well-specified system can still underperform once it's installed.

Q: What happens after installation?

Commissioning tests the system under real conditions — video routing, mic pickup, DSP tuning, and conferencing workflows — before handoff. After that, ongoing support (monitoring, maintenance, escalation) keeps performance consistent as firmware, platforms, and room use evolve.

The 1 Beyond Automate™ VX and Automate VX Pro automated multi-camera media processing solutions feature voice-activated camera switching designed to integrate with Shure microphones: MXA910, MXA920, MXA310, DDS 5900, MXC, MXCW and mics connected to P300 or SCM820. Automate VX controls 1 Beyond PTZ cameras to focus on the active speaker in the room and switch cleanly from one person to another using intelligent switching technology so that camera movement is not seen, resulting in an enhanced conference experience.

The solutions support up to 250 microphones. Up to 7 cameras, including the 1 Beyond AutoTracker™ camera that follows a presenter, can be placed anywhere in the room, making this an excellent solution for rooms of different sizes and configurations, including conference rooms, classrooms, courtrooms, training rooms, and more. Automate VX also overlays titles and graphics, has built-in recording and streaming capability, and is compatible with hardware and software conferencing codecs, including those from Cisco, Polycom, Skype, Zoom, BlueJeans, and others.

1 Beyond designs and manufactures professional video systems for video conferencing, lecture capture, distance learning, streaming, recording, and archiving. They are sold and supported worldwide. Their customers include educational institutions, corporations, houses of worship, and government age