Medium Boardroom: Example of a flexible and multimedia conferencing solution

The below example illustrates a flexible audio solution for a typical multimedia conference room. It offers control, plus excellent speech intelligibility, even in larger rooms. Below you can find an overview of all products used in this solution.

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Conference Table Microphones

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Shure MX396 'dual' and 'tri' element microphones have been used in this example. The Microflex® Multi-Element Boundary microphone delivers a unique and versatile tool for conference room installations. Clean and simple in appearance, Multi-Element Boundary mics come in two or three element configurations, combining the coverage of multiple microphones into one small, compact package.

You can see on the above diagram where one should place the 'bi' and 'tri' variants which are placed according to the position on the table and ensure everyone present has microphone coverage.

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A 4 Channel Shure SCM410 mixer used in conjunction with an 8 channel SCM810 has been used in this example. Automatic mixing is a tremendous problem-solving tool allowing sound system installers to eliminate common problems such as insufficient gain before feedback and muddy speech quality. Shure is the industry leader in automatic mixing with our unique IntelliMix technology. IntelliMix automatically gates microphones on and off to optimize sound quality in conference facilities. Key features include increasing the clarity and intelligibility of speech, reducing feedback, reverberation, and comb filtering.

The VC (Video Conferencing) unit syncs the Audio and Video.

The QSC DSP-4 is used for EQ and delay processing.

Amplifer and Speakers

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A single QSC CX series amplifiers has been used as they are specifically tailored for installation, and include QSC's exclusive Powerwave™ technology (switching power supply technology to virtually eliminate noise and hum).

QSC AD-C52H's are ideal ceiling speakers in this type of application.

At a glance

  • Multiple microphone options
  • Ceiling speakers
  • Video conferencing

Product Overview

Microphones:
Shure:
MX396C/DUAL
MX396C/TRI
Mixer:
Shure:
SCM810E
SCM410
DSP:
QSC:
DSP-4
Amplifiers:
QSC:
CX-Series
Speakers:
QSC:
Acoustic Design C-Series

Checklist

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This solution diagram at a glance

Conferencing: Complete Audio Solution for a Medium Boardroom
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