Shure MXA920 Square Ceiling Array Microphone, White - MXA920W-S

Spec Sheet

Automatic Coverage™ technology requires no setup yet gives you precise control of audio capture if desired. With next-generation array architecture for enhanced directional pickup and more natural speech, the MXA920 ceiling array microphone is easy to use and quick to deploy for AV conferencing, camera tracking, voice lift, or sound reinforcement.

How it works

• Automatic CoverageTM technology captures the talkers you want to hear while avoiding sounds in other areas, without aiming pickup lobes
• Out of the box, MXA920 covers up to a 30 by 30 foot seating area with no setup at all
• To capture talkers only in specific locations, drag and drop up to 8 adjustable coverage areas using the built-in web interface
• Capture simultaneous talkers in different areas at the same time
• You can also turn Automatic Coverage technology off and use Steerable CoverageTM technology to place 8 pickup lobes with 8 individual audio outputs, plus an automix – just like an MXA910
• Onboard IntelliMix DSP applies automatic mixing, echo cancellation, noise reduction, and automatic gain control for a pristine audio mix

Why It's Better

• Next generation array architecture delivers enhanced low frequency directionality and the most natural speech quality
• Advanced talker localization algorithm instantly reports the exact position of each talker for the most accurate camera tracking possible.
• Precise coverage control provides exceptional isolation between microphone lobes and loudspeakers, guaranteeing the maximum sound level possible in voice lift and sound reinforcement applications
• In larger spaces, Designer system configuration software helps you configure MXA920’s with other Microflex Ecosystem devices
• Choose Teams-certified bundles with the ANIUSB-MATRIX, P300-IMX, or IntelliMix Room DSP and MXN5C networked loudspeaker

Quality that's in the details

• Square and round form factors meet the architectural needs of today’s meeting spaces
• White, black, and aluminum finishes to complement your interior design; all paintable for custom needs
• Certified for use with Microsoft Teams and compatible with popular collaboration tools
• Audio, PoE power, and control signals connect via Dante/AES67 digital audio networking over a single cable
• Shure Audio Encryption keeps meeting content secure between the MXA920 and other Microflex ecosystem devices in the room
• LED status bar with configurable colors and brightness
• Command strings enable seamless integration with third-party camera and room control systems 

How Do MXA920 Coverage Areas Work?

The MXA920 uses Automatic CoverageTM technology, so it picks up every talker clearly, no matter where they are – even if multiple people talk at the same time.

Out of the box, the MXA920 is pre-configured to cover a 30 by 30 foot (9 by 9 meter) area.  The microphone will automatically adapt its coverage to capture all talkers within that area.

If you prefer to capture talkers only in specific areas, use Shure Designer software to place coverage areas where they will be – in seating areas, at a podium, or in front of a white board.  The MXA920 automatically picks up sound in those areas while avoiding sounds from outside of them.

The Difference Between Dedicated and Dynamic Coverage Areas

There are actually two kinds of coverage areas.  Dedicated coverage areas are 6 feet by 6 feet (2 meters by 2 meters), and have microphone coverage all the time.  They work best for talkers that will stay in one place, like at a podium for example.

In Dynamic coverage areas, the microphone intelligently adapts its coverage to capture talkers anywhere within the area, since there might not be talkers everywhere all the time.  Dynamic coverage is ideal for seating areas, since the number of people present and where they’re sitting will vary.

The MXA920 will ignore talkers or sounds that are outside of coverage areas.  This makes it easy to avoid picking up side conversations from people seated along the walls of the room who are not direct participants in the meeting.

The MXA920 lets you define up to eight coverage areas, and they can be any mix of Dedicated or Dynamic to suit your needs.  No matter what combination you choose, the MXA920 will pick up everyone – even if multiple people talk at the same time in different areas.

With Automatic Coverage, the MXA920 ensures that everyone is heard clearly, wherever they are.