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- Page 1 MXA310 Table Array Microphone Complete user guide for the MXA310. Includes installation instructions, specifications, best practices, command strings, and more. Version: 5.1 (2020-H)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
System Planning and Gear Requirements Custom Presets Setting up the Audio Network Templates System Use Cases Adjusting Levels Telephone Conference with Shure MXW Audio Network Mute and Fader Groups Interface Identifying Channels Telephone Conference with Dante-enabled Audio Proces- Device Identification... - Page 3 QoS (Quality of Service) Settings Troubleshooting Dante Transmit Flows Important Product Information Networking Best Practices Information to the user Network Audio and Shure Control Data What's in the Box Device IP Settings Configuring IP Settings Optional Accessories Manually Assigning Static IP Address...
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Page 4: Mxa310 Table Array Microphone
Shure Designer software provides comprehensive microphone and pattern control • With Designer, you can also design coverage with online and offline devices, and route audio between Shure devices • If Designer isn't available, use the browser-based web application to control the microphone Network Connectivity •... -
Page 5: System Overview
Analog equipment, such as a wireless microphone system or a gooseneck microphone on a podium, connects to the Dante audio network through a Shure Network Interface (model ANI4IN) for a completely networked conferencing system. ③ Far-end audio (network to loudspeakers) -
Page 6: System Planning And Gear Requirements
Dante -enabled loudspeakers and amplifiers connect directly to a network switch. Analog loudspeakers and amplifiers con- ™ nect through a Shure Network Interface (model ANI4OUT), which converts Dante audio channels into analog signals, de- livered through 4 discrete XLR or block connector outputs. - Page 7 This diagram shows the entire signal path through a networked conference system. Signals from the near end and far end are exchanged through an audio processor connected to a phone system, or through a computer connected to the internet. Analog microphones connect to the network through the Shure ANI4IN, while loudspeakers connect through the Shure ANI4OUT.
- Page 8 Expanded Control for Analog Devices Analog devices that are connected to the network through a Shure network interface (ANI4IN/ANI4OUT) benefit from additional remote control: Volume levels, equalization, and signal routing are managed through the web application. For example, adjust-...
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Page 9: System Use Cases
Required devices Power Over Ethernet and Hardware Requirements All Shure devices included in these use cases require Power over Ethernet (PoE, class 0). Refer to the Dante and Network- ing section for additional information on cable and network switch requirements. - Page 10 Connect a computer to the ANI on port 2 or 3 with a network cable to provide control of the array microphone and other net- worked components. ③ Shure ANI analog outputs to audio processor Step 1: Route signals with Dante Controller software Route the channels from the microphone (Dante transmitter) to the MXWANI channels (Dante receiver).
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Page 11: Telephone Conference With Dante-Enabled Audio Processor
Shure Incorporated Telephone Conference with Dante-enabled Audio Processor ① Array microphone to network switch Connect the microphone output with a network cable to any port on the switch that supplies Power over Ethernet (PoE). ② Computer to network switch Connect a computer to the network switch to provide control of the microphone and other networked components. -
Page 12: Telephone Conference With Breakout Boxes And Audio Processor
Shure Incorporated ⑥ Amplified audio signal to loudspeakers Connect the loudspeakers to the amplifier to deliver the audio from the far end. Telephone Conference with Breakout Boxes and Audio Processor In this scenario, two MXA310 microphones are used for a total of 8 Dante audio channels. Using two network interfaces, the Dante channels are converted to analog signals for acoustic echo cancellation. -
Page 13: Web Conferencing Software With Dante Virtual Soundcard
Shure Incorporated ④ Connection to far end Connect the output from the audio processor to a VOIP server or telephone line to deliver audio between the near end and far end. ⑤ Audio from far end to amplifier Route the far end audio through the audio processor output to an amplifier. -
Page 14: Video Conference
Shure Incorporated ◦ Web Conferencing Software:Assign the audio input and output device settings to the appropriate Dante transmitter and receiver channels. ③ Network switch to ANI4OUT Use network cables to connect each ANI4OUT to the network switch. Each interface receives 4 channels of Dante audio, and converts them to 4 analog signals, delivered through XLR outputs or block connectors. -
Page 15: Hardware And Installation
Shure Incorporated ③ ANI4OUT (digital-to-analog conversion) Each ANI4OUT receives 4 channels of Dante audio, and converts them to 4 analog signals, delivered through XLR outputs or block connectors. Input: Connect the ANI4OUT to the network switch with a network cable Ouput: Connect the analog output to the audio input on the video codec ④... -
Page 16: Led Light Ring
Indicates mute status, with configurable color and behavior states. LED Light Ring You can adjust LED light ring settings using Shure Designer software or the device's web application. In Designer, go to Settings > Lights. In the web application, go to Configuration > Light Ring. -
Page 17: Installing The Cable-Exit Plug
Shure Incorporated Microphone Status LED Behavior / Color Mute Red (solid) Green (flashing) Device identify: Entire light ring Hardware identification Channel identify: Light ring segment Firmware update in progress Green (ring fills up, turns off, repeats) Network reset: Red (rotates around ring) - Page 18 Shure Incorporated Plug a network cable into the microphone and guide it through the center exit path. When the cable is secured, guide it through the tube. Note: If necessary, remove the retaining tabs to install thicker cable. Replace them after the cable is installed.
- Page 19 Shure Incorporated Slide one of the rubber washers to the base of the tube. Drill a 1-inch (2.5 cm) hole through the table. Guide the cable through the hole in the table. Then, place the tube through the hole in the table and gently press the microphone down.
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Page 20: Power Over Ethernet (Poe)
Each microphone has 4 channels that can be aimed independently, based on the seating arrangement. Each channel features independent polar patterns and additional channel settings. You can control these settings in Shure Designer software or in the device's web application. - Page 21 Shure Incorporated 21/55...
- Page 22 Shure Incorporated Toroid Pattern Applications The toroid pattern rejects sound from directly above the microphone to reduce noise from video projectors or other sources of unwanted sound. It is the simplest way to ensure equal coverage among all talkers, while retaining the benefits of the rejection provided by a directional polar pattern.
- Page 23 Shure Incorporated For a table with a single microphone and more than 4 talkers, the toroid pattern to ensures that all voices are heard equally. Coverage With Multiple Microphones For large tables, a series of microphones captures all talkers. Place the microphones in the center of the table for balanced pickup and accurate aiming.
- Page 24 Shure Incorporated A table with 10 people is covered by 4 microphones, with an independent channel for each person. 24/55...
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Page 25: Software Installation, Management, And Security
Software Installation, Management, and Security Controlling Devices with Shure Designer Software You can control this device using Shure Designer software. Designer enables integrators and system planners to design audio coverage for installations using MXA microphones and other Shure networked components. -
Page 26: Accessing The Web Application
Learn more and download at www.shure.com/designer. Accessing the Web Application The Shure Web Server Discovery application finds all Shure devices on the network that feature a web-based GUI. Follow these steps to install the software and access the web application: ①... -
Page 27: How To Update Firmware Using Designer
Newer) Before setting up devices, check for firmware updates using Designer to take advantage of new features and improvements. You can also install firmware using Shure Update Utility for most products. To update: Open Designer. If there's new firmware that you haven't downloaded yet, Designer shows a banner with the number of updates available. -
Page 28: Adding Or Removing A Channel
Shure Incorporated Pickup Pattern Directional Characteristic Use When Participants are likely to move around, or when additional sound sources are located away from the microphone. Picks up sound with equal sensitivity from The omnidirectional pattern performs best in a quiet, con- all directions trolled environment. -
Page 29: Custom Presets
Shure Incorporated Custom Presets Use presets to quickly save and recall settings. Up to 10 presets can be stored on each device to match various seating arrangements. A preset saves all device settings except for the Device Name, IP Settings, and Passwords. Importing and ex- porting presets into new installations saves time and improves workflow. -
Page 30: Mute And Fader Groups
Shure Incorporated When the microphone is centered on a rectangular table, use the channel gain to balance the levels and compensate for the unequal distances. Perform a level check for each coverage area, using a typical speech volume. Adjust the faders so the meters are peaking at approximately -20 dBFS. -
Page 31: Identifying Channels
Shure Incorporated If you’re using Shure Designer software to configure your system, please check the Designer help section for more about this topic. Identifying Channels Identify a channel on the microphone by flashing the corresponding LED. This quickly verifies that level or equalizer adjust- ments are being made to the intended channel. - Page 32 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. Filter Type Only the first and last band have selectable filter types.
- Page 33 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 34: Reset
Shure Incorporated Import and Export Use to save and load PEQ settings from a file on a computer. This is useful for creating a library of reusable configuration files on computers used for system installation. Export Choose a channel to save the PEQ setting, and select Export to file. - Page 35 Default Settings (Presets > Load Preset > Default Settings): Reverts audio settings back to the factory configuration (excluding Device Name, IP Settings, and Passwords). If you’re using Shure Designer software to configure your system, please check the Designer help section for more about this topic. 35/55...
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Page 36: Low-Cut Filter
The microphone has 4 touch-sensitive mute buttons around the edge of the microphone. Pressing any button mutes the entire device. You can mute channels individually using Shure Designer software or the web application. If the Light Ring is set to dis- play Segments, the individual channel mutes are visible on the device. -
Page 37: Aes67
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 38: Mute Synchronization
• Disable AES67 in Dante Controller. AES67 and AES-256 cannot be used at the same time. If you’re using Shure Designer software to configure your system, please check the Designer help section for more about this topic. Mute Synchronization Mute synchronization ensures that all connected devices in a conferencing system mute or unmute at the same time and at the correct point in the signal path. -
Page 39: Automix Settings
Automix Modes Classic Classic mode emulates the Shure SCM820 automixer (in its default settings). It is renowned for fast-acting, seamless channel gating and consistent perceived ambient sound levels. Off-attenuation in this mode is fixed at -12 dB per channel, regardless of the number of open channels. -
Page 40: Using A Third-Party Control System
Shure Incorporated Custom Custom mode provides control over all automixing parameters. This mode is useful when adjustments must be made to one of the preset modes to fit a particular application. If parameters are changed in smooth or classic mode, custom mode automati- cally activates. -
Page 41: Compatibility With Dante Domain Manager
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 42: Dante Transmit Flows
Network Audio and Shure Control Data MicroflexAdvance devices transport two types of data over the network: Shure Control and Network Audio. Shure Control The Shure Control carries data for the control software operation, firmware updates and 3rd party control systems (AMX, Crestron). Network Audio This network carries both the Dante digital audio and the control data for Dante Controller. -
Page 43: Configuring Ip Settings
Configuring IP Settings IP configurations are managed in Shure Designer software. By default, they are set to Automatic (DHCP) mode. DHCP mode enables the devices to accept IP settings from a DHCP server, or automatically fall back to Link-Local settings when no DHCP is available. -
Page 44: Packet Bridge
MAC address, as array of 6 bytes Note: The Shure device should respond in less than one second on a typical network. If there is no response, try sending the query again after verify ing the destination IP address and port number. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
8180 HTML Required for web application Open † 8427 Multcast SLP Required for inter-device communication Open 64000 Telnet Required for Shure firmware update Open Dante Audio & Controller Port TCP/UDP Protocol Description SNMP Used by Dante † [319-320]* Dante clocking... -
Page 46: Important Product Information
EMC conformance to Environment E2: Commercial and Light Industrial. Testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The use of other than shielded (screened) cable types may degrade EMC performance. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate this equipment. Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance Label: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) -
Page 47: Information To The User
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... -
Page 48: Optional Accessories
Shure Incorporated Optional Accessories Flush mounting tray kit (aluminum) A310AL-FM Flush mounting tray kit (black) A310B-FM Specifications General Polar Pattern All channels independently adjustable Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Supercardioid, Toroid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional Connector Type RJ45 Power Requirements Power over Ethernet (PoE), Class 0... -
Page 49: Frequency Response
Shure Incorporated AES67 or Dante Digital Output Channel Count 5 total channels (4 independent transmit channels, 1 Automatic mixing transmit channel) Sampling Rate 48 kHz Bit Depth Sensitivity at 1 kHz, , -15 dB Gain Setting -21 dBFS/Pa Maximum SPL 1 kHz at 1% THD, -15 dB Gain Setting 115.2 dB SPL... - Page 50 Shure Incorporated 50/55...
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Page 55: Contact Customer Support
Shure Incorporated Bidirectional Contact Customer Support Didn't find what you need? Contact our customer support to get help. 55/55...