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- Page 1 MXA920 Ceiling Array Microphone User guide for Shure MXA920 ceiling array microphones. Learn how to install square and round mics, set up coverage, and quickly get great sound in any room. Version: 0.3 (2022-D)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
How to Install the MXA920 Painting Square Array Microphones NOTICE Painting Round Array Microphones Installing in a Ceiling Grid VESA Standardized Mounting Using Command Strings Suspending from the Ceiling Integrate the MXA920 with Camera Control Systems Hard Ceiling Mounting 2/44... - Page 3 Shure Incorporated Troubleshooting IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Specifications Important Product Information MXA920 Frequency Response Information to the user Dimensions 3/44...
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Page 4: Mxa920 Ceiling Array Microphone
Connect your computer running Designer to the same network. Open Designer. Check that you’re connected to the correct network in Settings. Go to Online devices. To identify devices, click the product icon to flash the lights on a device. Find the MXA920 in the list. - Page 5 To add more coverage areas: Go to [Your room] > Coverage map and select the MXA920. Select Add coverage and choose a dynamic or a dedicated coverage area. You can add any combination of up to 8 coverage areas per microphone.
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Page 6: Web Application Setup
Install the microphone and connect it to a PoE port on the network switch using Ethernet cable. Connect the computer running Shure Web Device Discovery and Dante Controller to the same network. Open Shure Web Device Discovery. Find the MXA920 in the list of devices, and doubleclick to open the web applica tion. -
Page 7: Mxa920 Parts
To route audio to other Dante devices, use Dante Controller. Open Dante Controller and find the MXA920 in the list of transmitters. With automatic coverage on, the MXA920 only sends audio from the automix output. Transmit channels 1-8 only work when automatic coverage is off. -
Page 8: Power Over Ethernet (Poe)
• A900-S-PM Pole Mount Kit, Square • A900W-R-PM Pole Mount Kit, Round, White Cover • A900B-R-PM Pole Mount Kit, Round, Black Cover • A900-PM-3/8IN Threaded Rod Adapter Mounting Kit MXA920 Codec Certifications Find MXA920 audio codec certifications at shure.com/mxa920. 8/44... -
Page 9: What's In The Box
Round array microphones: Behind the first grille hole to the right of the mute status LED. Reset Modes • Network reset (press for 4-8 seconds): Resets all Shure control and audio network IP settings to factory defaults. Red LED along bar. •... -
Page 10: Controlling Devices With Shure Designer Software
Dante Controller software Controlling Devices with Shure Designer Software To control this device's settings, use Shure Designer software. Designer enables integrators and system planners to design au dio coverage for installations using MXA microphones and other Shure networked devices. To access your device in Designer: Download and install Designer on a computer connected to the same network as your device. -
Page 11: Add Coverage Areas
™ With automatic coverage on or off, the MXA920 uses Shure's Autofocus technology to finetune coverage in real time as talk ers shift positions or stand. Autofocus is always active, and you don't need to adjust anything for it to work. - Page 12 Shure Incorporated Dynamic Coverage Areas Dynamic coverage areas have flexible coverage, which means that the microphone intelligently adapts to cover all talkers in the coverage area. Change the size to fit your space, and any talker within the boundaries of the coverage area will have mi...
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Page 13: Prevent Unwanted Sounds
Dante headphone amp or with Dante Virtual Soundcard. Open Designer and find the MXA920 in the list of online devices. Alternatively, launch device's web application. Automatic Coverage On Talk in each coverage area at a normal speech volume. You can adjust: ◦... -
Page 14: Using Designer's Optimize Workflow
Shure Incorporated Adjust EQ settings as needed. You can use EQ to improve speech intelligibility and minimize noise. If your EQ changes cause a large increase or decrease in the level, adjust the levels as in step 1. Automatic Coverage Off In this mode, there are 2 sets of gain faders: •... -
Page 15: Mute Sync
For help with specific mute sync implementations, see our FAQs. How to Install the MXA920 There are many ways to install MXA920 microphones. See below for details about the mounting and accessory options for square and round array microphones. Installation Best Practices •... -
Page 16: Notice
NOTICE Due to a preliminary finding by a federal court in the United States, Shure is authorized to ship the MXA920-S-60CM. This model is fully certified and lawful to use anywhere in the world, but is not lawful to be used in the United States in a drop ceiling mounting configuration such as shown below. - Page 17 Shure Incorporated Attach the safety tether between the building structure and one of the tie-off points on the back of the microphone using braided metal cable or other high-strength wire (not included). This safety measure prevents the microphone from falling in an emergency situation. Make sure there is no tension on the safety tether. Follow any local regulations.
- Page 18 Shure Incorporated To install: Remove the knockout you plan to use on the junction box. Remove the 4 screws from the microphone as shown. Align the junction box with the screw holes. If possible, plug the network cable into the microphone before securing the junction box.
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Page 19: Vesa Standardized Mounting
A900-PM A900-PM-3/8IN accessories to mount the microphone on a pole. Suspending from the Ceiling Suspend the microphone using your own equipment, or with Shure's A900-GM kit (includes mounting cables and hooks). To mount using your own equipment, you will need: •... -
Page 20: Dante Channels
Shure Incorporated Dante Channels The automatic coverage setting changes the number of Dante outputs on the MXA920. Automatic Coverage On • 1 automix output with IntelliMix DSP for all coverage areas • 1 AEC reference input Note: When automatic coverage is on, Dante Controller shows 8 transmit channels and the automix output. The automix output is the only channel that sends audio with automatic coverage on. -
Page 21: Noise Reduction
P300: Go to Schematic and click any AEC block. Choose the reference source, and the reference source changes for all AEC blocks. MXA910, MXA920, MXA710: Route a far-end signal to the AEC Reference In channel. IntelliMix Room: Go to Schematic and click an AEC block. Choose the reference source. Each block can use a different refer... -
Page 22: Delay
Shure Incorporated Enable AGC on channels where the distance between the talker and the microphone may vary, or in rooms where many differ ent people will use the conferencing system. Automatic gain control happens post-gate (after the automixer), and will not affect when the automixer gates on or off. - Page 23 Shure Incorporated Setting Filter Parameters Adjust filter settings by manipulating the icons in the frequency response graph, or by entering numeric values. Disable a filter using the check-box next to the filter. Only the first and last band have selectable filter types.
- Page 24 Shure Incorporated Copy, Paste, Import, and Export Equalizer Channel Settings These features make it simple to use effective equalizer settings from a previous installation, or simply accelerate configuration time. Copy and Paste Use to quickly apply the same PEQ setting across multiple channels.
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Page 25: Encryption
Audio is encrypted with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256), as specified by the US Government National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) publication FIPS-197. Shure devices that support encryption require a passphrase to make a connection. Encryption is not supported with third-party devices. -
Page 26: Device Ip Configuration
For more information, see our FAQ about switches to avoid. Device IP Configuration This Shure device uses 2 IP addresses: one for Shure control, and one for Dante audio and control. • Shure control ◦ Carries data for Shure control software, firmware updates, and third-party control systems (such as AMX or Crestron) •... -
Page 27: Ip Ports And Protocols
Shure Incorporated • Use descending priority values for each remaining packet. Dante QoS Priority Values Priority Usage DSCP Label Decimal Binary Time-critical PTP High (4) 0x38 111000 events Medium (3) Audio, PTP 0x2E 101110 Low (2) (reserved) 0x08 001000 None (1) -
Page 28: Digital Audio Networking
Considerations for Shure devices controlled by DDM: • When you add Shure devices to a Dante domain, set the local controller access to Read Write. Otherwise, you won't be able to access to Dante settings, perform a factory reset, or update device firmware. -
Page 29: Dante Flows For Shure Devices
AES67 AES67 is a networked audio standard that enables communication between hardware components which use different IP au dio technologies. This Shure device supports AES67 for increased compatibility within networked systems for live sound, inte grated installations, and broadcast applications. -
Page 30: Sending Audio From A Shure Device
AES67 flow, the AES67 session ID and IP address are required. Shure devices: The transmitting device must support SAP. In Dante Controller, a transmit device (appears as an IP address) can be routed like any other Dante device. - Page 31 Shure Incorporated Slide the flat grille out of the frame. Carefully remove the foam piece from the grille. Pull from the edges, where it is attached with hook-and-loop fastener strips. Important: Do not paint the foam. Before painting, reinstall the side of the frame you removed in step 1.4.
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Page 32: Painting Round Array Microphones
Shure Incorporated Remove one side of the frame as in step 1.4. Slide the grille back into the frame. Attach the remaining side of the frame and secure it with the 4 screws. Attach the LED lightpipe to the black plastic guide piece. - Page 33 Shure Incorporated Carefully remove the fabric piece from the grille. Pull from the edges where it is attached with Velcro strips. Do not paint the fabric. Hold the edges of the black plastic guide in place and pull up on the clear lightpipe to unsnap it. Leave the guide in place.
- Page 34 Shure Incorporated Paint the grille. Step 2: Remove and Paint the Back Cover Remove the 7 screws on the aluminum support panel. Turn the back cover over. 34/44...
- Page 35 Shure Incorporated 2. Remove the 12 screws that attach the back cover to the processor enclosure. Set the processor enclosure aside with the black board facing up. 35/44...
- Page 36 Shure Incorporated Mask the entire flat area in the center of the back cover. Mask the 7 tabs on the inside of the back cover to keep paint out of the screw threads. Paint the outside of the back cover.
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Page 37: Using Command Strings
Shure Incorporated Tighten the set screw. Using Command Strings This device receives logic commands over the network. Many parameters controlled through Designer can be controlled using a third-party control system, using the appropriate command string. Common applications: • Mute •... -
Page 38: Integrate The Mxa920 With Camera Control Systems
Shure Incorporated pubs.shure.com/command-strings/MXA920. Integrate the MXA920 with Camera Control Systems MXA920 microphones provide information about talker position, lobe position, and other settings through command strings. You can use this information to integrate the microphone with camera control systems. See the list of commands for camera systems to learn more. - Page 39 Shure Incorporated Specifications General Coverage Type Automatic or steerable Power Requirements Power over Ethernet (PoE), Class 0 Power Consumption 10.1 W maximum Control Software Designer or web application Plenum Rating MXA920-S UL2043 (Suitable for Air Handling Spaces) MXA920-R Not rated...
- Page 40 (4band parametric), mute, gain (140 dB range) Acoustic Echo Cancellation Tail Length Up to 250 ms Frequency Response 125 Hz to 20,000 Hz MXA920 Frequency Response Frequency response measured directly on-axis from a distance of 6 feet (1.83 m). 40/44...
- Page 41 Shure Incorporated Dimensions Weight • MXA920-S: 11.8 lbs (5.4 kg) • MXA920-R: 12.7 lbs (5.8 kg) MXA920-S • A (Microphone flange): 0.41 in. (10.5 mm) • B (Edge to edge): 23.77 in. (603.8 mm) • C (Height): 2.15 in. (54.69 mm) MXA920-S-60CM •...
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Page 42: Important Safety Instructions
Shure Incorporated MXA920-R • A (Height to top of eyelets): 2.4 in. (61.3 mm) • B (Outer diameter): 25 in. (635.4 mm) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ these instructions. KEEP these instructions. HEED all warnings. FOLLOW all instructions. DO NOT use this apparatus near water. -
Page 43: Important Product Information
Note: This device is not intended to be connected directly to a public internet network. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note: Testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The use of other than shielded (screened) cable types may degrade EMC per... - Page 44 This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Shure Incorporated or any of its European representatives. For contact information please visit www.shure.com 有害物质...