Shure Microflex MXN5-C User Manual

Shure Microflex MXN5-C User Manual

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Microflex Networked Ceiling Loudspeaker
Shure MXN5-C loudspeaker user guide. Learn how to install and control this PoE-powered ceiling loudspeaker. Control it with other Shure
devices in Designer.
Version: 6 (2020-E)

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  • Page 1 MXN5-C ™ Microflex Networked Ceiling Loudspeaker Shure MXN5-C loudspeaker user guide. Learn how to install and control this PoE-powered ceiling loudspeaker. Control it with other Shure devices in Designer. Version: 6 (2020-E)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Ceiling Loudspeaker Encryption Connecting to Power AES67 Reset Button Sending Audio from a Shure Device Power LED Behavior Receiving Audio from a Device Using a Different Audio Painting the Grille Network Protocol Controlling Devices with Shure Designer Software...
  • Page 3: Mxn5-Cmicroflex™ Networked Ceiling Loudspeaker

    Shure Incorporated MXN5-C ™ Microflex Networked Ceiling Loudspeaker IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ these instructions. KEEP these instructions. HEED all warnings. FOLLOW all instructions. DO NOT use this apparatus near water. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sufficient distances for adequate ventilation and install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 4: General Description

    General Description The Shure MXN5-C Microflex Networked Ceiling Loudspeaker provides high-quality speech reproduction for A/V conferencing applications. With a low­profile design optimized for easy installation in drop ceiling configurations, the MXN5 integrates seam­ lessly with other Shure networked PoE-enabled audio devices using the Dante audio networking protocol.
  • Page 5: Mxn5-C Loudspeaker Parts

    Off = No network link On = Network link established Flashing = Network link active Screws for mounting arms Post for grille safety restraint Power LED Reset button What's in the Box • Loudspeaker • Magnetic grille with removable Shure logo 5/24...
  • Page 6: Installing The Ceiling Loudspeaker

    Shure Incorporated • Flexible conduit clamp • Cover plate Installing the Ceiling Loudspeaker For ceiling tile installations, use the tile bridge accessory to support the weight of the loudspeaker. You can install the loud­ speaker in other types of ceilings if the material safely supports the weight of the loudspeaker.
  • Page 7 Shure Incorporated 2. Attach the cover plate with the screwdriver. If using conduit, push the conduit connector into the knockout. 7/24...
  • Page 8 Shure Incorporated 3. Attach cable to the loudspeaker's secondary attachment point and to an attachment point in the ceiling. This cable pro­ vides additional mounting security. 8/24...
  • Page 9 Shure Incorporated 4. Place the loudspeaker in the mounting hole. Tighten the screw on each side of the loudspeaker until each mounting arm fully expands to the secure the loudspeaker. Do not over-tighten the screws. 9/24...
  • Page 10 Shure Incorporated 5. Slide to attach the grille safety restraint to the post on the loudspeaker. Do not unscrew the screw to attach the re­ straint. 10/24...
  • Page 11: Connecting To Power

    Shure Incorporated Attach the magnetic grille to the loudspeaker. The Shure logo is also magnetic, so you can reposition or remove it if necessary. Connecting to Power Shure recommends using Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) to power this device. Power over Ethernet (PoE) can also power the device, but will result in lower volume levels.
  • Page 12: Power Led Behavior

    Remove the magnetic Shure logo before painting. 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.
  • Page 13: Loudspeaker Dante Channels

    Sends a post-DSP signal to the Dante output. Use this option to send the loudspeaker's signal to an AEC reference channel on an MXA910. Routing Signals to the Loudspeaker To route audio to the loudspeakers, you can use Shure Designer software or Dante Controller software. In Designer, create a location that has all loudspeakers and any Dante audio sources. ◦...
  • Page 14: Routing Signals To Multiple Loudspeakers

    Learn more about Dante flows in our FAQs or from Audinate. If you're using a Shure P300 or other devices with high unicast Dante flow limits, route a signal to each loudspeaker individual­ ly using Designer or Dante Controller. 14/24...
  • Page 15: Routing Signals From Loudspeaker To Loudspeaker

    Routing Signals from Loudspeaker to Loudspeaker Use this method when: • Signal comes from device with Ultimo chip transmitting in unicast, such as Shure ANI Learn more about Dante flows in our FAQs or from Audinate. If you encounter unicast Dante flow limits, route from one loudspeaker to another using the Dante output channel.
  • Page 16: Setting Device Height And Listener Height

    Set the device height and listener height for accurate coverage information. The 3 rings represent -3, -6, and -9 dB at 1 kHz. The rings move as you adjust device height and listener height to show loudspeaker coverage. EASE files are available at shure.com. 16/24...
  • Page 17: Dsp Settings

    Shure Incorporated DSP Settings Parametric Equalizer (PEQ) Maximize the loudspeaker's audio quality by adjusting the frequency response with the parametric equalizer (PEQ). Common equalizer applications: • Improve speech intelligibility • Reduce room irregularities • Tune system for even and consistent coverage...
  • Page 18: Delay

    Shure Incorporated Gain Adjusts the level for a specific filter (+/- 18 dB). Adjusts the range of frequencies affected by the filter. As this value increases, the bandwidth decreases. Width Adjusts the range of frequencies affected by the filter. The value is represented in octaves.
  • Page 19: Encryption

    The other options allow you to re-key the encryption or disable it if encryption had previously been enabled and you no longer want it. Important: For encryption to work: • Encryption must be universally enabled or disabled on all connected Shure devices in the same location. 19/24...
  • Page 20: 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 21: Dante Flows For Shure Devices

    Unicast and multicast transmission settings also affect the number of Dante flows a device can send or receive. Using multi­ cast transmission can help overcome unicast flow limitations. Shure devices currently use 2 types of Dante chips: Shure Devices Using Plat-...
  • Page 22: Important Product Information

    Shure Incorporated Power Consumption Power over Ethernet (PoE) 12 W maximum (11 W typical) PoE Plus 24 W maximum (23 W typical) Weight 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) Product Dimensions 12 x 12 x 4 in. (304.8 x 304.8 x 101.6 mm) H x W x D...
  • Page 23: 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 24 Shure Incorporated Clamp cover conduit RPMXN5-C 24/24...

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