Nureva + Sony Auto Camera Switching – Hybrid Classroom AV

Product Overview

The Nureva + Sony Automated Camera Switching solution for hybrid classrooms delivers full-room audio coverage combined with Sony PTZ camera automation to support simultaneous in-room and remote learning. Designed for K-12 and higher education HyFlex environments, this bundle uses Nureva's camera zone technology to automatically direct the Sony PTZ camera to whoever is speaking — whether that is the instructor at the front of the room or a student asking a question from their seat. Remote participants receive clear audio and contextually appropriate video without a dedicated operator managing the camera. Both Microsoft Teams and Zoom certified, this is a complete hybrid learning AV solution available from Creation Networks.

Product Description

Hybrid classrooms require AV systems that capture every voice in the room — including student questions from any seat — while providing remote learners with a video feed that tracks the active speaker automatically. This solution achieves that with Nureva HDL audio technology and Sony PTZ camera automation working together. The Nureva HDL system deploys across the classroom, using Microphone Mist technology to fill the room with thousands of virtual microphones that capture speech from every position without the need for individual desktop or lapel microphones. Nureva's camera zone software defines discrete areas in the classroom — typically the instructor zone at the front and one or more student zones throughout the room. When audio is detected in a zone, the system automatically triggers the Sony PTZ camera to move to the corresponding pre-set position, giving remote learners a clear view of the active speaker at all times. Nureva's Adaptive Voice Amplification ensures that student voices are amplified through the room's speakers, improving intelligibility for both in-room peers and remote participants. Continuous autocalibration means the system maintains consistent audio performance even when furniture is rearranged or room occupancy changes between class sessions. This bundle integrates with Microsoft Teams and Zoom, supporting the platforms most commonly used in hybrid education deployments. Contact Creation Networks for sizing guidance specific to your classroom dimensions.

Key Features

• HyFlex-Ready Audio and Video — Captures in-room student and instructor audio while directing a Sony PTZ camera automatically to the active speaker for remote learners.
• Nureva Camera Zone Technology — Defines spatial zones (instructor, student areas) and triggers Sony PTZ camera presets automatically when voice is detected in each zone.
• Full-Room Microphone Coverage — Nureva Microphone Mist fills the classroom with virtual microphones, capturing every voice without individual participant microphones.
• Sony PTZ Camera Integration — Motorized pan, tilt, and zoom camera responds to zone triggers for accurate, hands-free speaker framing.
• Adaptive Voice Amplification — Reinforces softer student voices through in-room speakers, ensuring all participants — local and remote — hear clearly.
• Continuous Autocalibration — Audio system recalibrates automatically between class sessions, maintaining consistent performance without manual adjustment.
• Microsoft Teams and Zoom Certified — Verified integration with the platforms most widely used in K-12 and higher education hybrid learning environments.
• Nureva Console Management — IT administrators can remotely monitor and configure all classroom AV devices from a single cloud-based dashboard.

What's Included

• Nureva HDL audio bar(s) for classroom coverage
• Sony PTZ camera with automated zone-trigger support
• Mounting hardware and cabling
• 2-year Nureva Pro software subscription
• Nureva Console remote management access

Typical Applications

• K-12 hybrid and HyFlex classrooms
• University seminar rooms and tutorial spaces
• Corporate training rooms with remote learner participation
• Distance education studios requiring automated camera tracking
• Professional development and continuing education facilities

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this solution suited to HyFlex classrooms specifically?
HyFlex classrooms require AV that works for students who choose to attend in-person or remotely on any given day. This solution captures all in-room voices without individual microphones and automatically shows remote participants who is speaking, supporting true HyFlex delivery without a dedicated AV operator.

Can the system capture student questions from any seat in the classroom?
Yes. Nureva's Microphone Mist technology fills the classroom with virtual microphones, ensuring that student voices from any seat are captured clearly without directional microphone adjustments.

How are the camera zones configured?
Zones are defined using Nureva's software and mapped to Sony PTZ camera presets. Typical configurations include an instructor zone at the front and student zones covering different seating areas. Configuration is done once and operates automatically thereafter.

Is this compatible with learning management systems (LMS)?
The solution integrates with Microsoft Teams and Zoom, which connect to most LMS platforms including Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle via LTI integrations. Consult your LMS vendor for specific integration details.

Does the Nureva system require individual student microphones?
No. Nureva's Microphone Mist technology is designed to eliminate the need for individual microphones. The HDL bar captures all voices in the room from a single installation point.

What happens to remote learners' audio quality when a student in the back of the room asks a question?
Nureva's full-room microphone coverage and Adaptive Voice Amplification ensure that student voices from any position are captured and amplified clearly, both for remote participants and for in-room peers.

Where can I get help sizing this solution for my classroom?
Contact Creation Networks for pre-sales consultation. We can recommend the correct Nureva HDL model and camera configuration based on your room dimensions and use case.