ClearOne BMA 360D: Dante-compatible microphone array ceiling plate

The new solution ClearOne Leverages existing standard IP network infrastructure to use more powerful microphones and expand the flexibility of third-party DSP integrations into new system designs.

ClearOne has unveiled the newest member of its beamforming microphone array ceiling tile family, he BMA 360D. A system with high audio performance and native compatibility with any DSP mixer compatible con Dante.

New beamforming microphone array enables integrators and users to leverage ClearOne microphone innovations in more projects and spaces.

“The BMA 360D takes our innovative product to the next level by leveraging standard IP network infrastructure in an enterprise., allowing AV and IT professionals to upgrade existing room solutions to use more powerful microphones and expanding the flexibility that allows third-party DSP integrations into new system designs. The added power and advanced beamforming also improve the performance of critical modern functions such as voice raising and camera tracking”, states Derek Graham, CEO of ClearOne.

Dante integration into the BMA 360D enhances matrix functionality by delivering raw beam audio on individual Dante streaming channels.

Besides, An intelligent switched output is delivered on a separate Dante channel to provide the optimal mix of active inputs while enabling ClearOne's full suite of audio enhancements, including echo cancellation, noise cancellation and level control.

BMA 360D features the industry's only ultra-wideband, frequency-invariant beamforming microphone array technology, with uniform gain response across all frequency bands.

With the technologies FiBeam y DsBeam, participants enjoy natural, high-fidelity sound across all beams and within a single beam. DsBeam offers great clarity and intelligibility thanks to a sidelobe depth below -40 dB, resulting in superior reverb and noise rejection even in difficult environments.

Integrator setup is simplified with convenient preset beam patterns for common room layouts, while custom beam patterns can be created for unique floor plans.

Combined with adaptive steering that focuses audio pickup on active speakers, Adjustable beam patterns provide optimal coverage of all participants in meetings or conferences.

The precision of ClearOne's beamforming and adaptive steering technologies also improve the performance of voice lift and camera tracking functions for any connected DSP mixer..

The BMA 360D's sound reinforcement capabilities have also been enhanced with individual Dante receive channels that drive powerful integrated amplifiers to enable high-end speaker systems. 4 of 15 watts or 2 of 30 watts. Directly connecting in-ceiling or in-wall speakers to the microphone array can reduce system complexity and simplify installation.

BMA 360D is available in ceiling plate sizes of 24 inches and 600 mm, while VESA hole pattern allows for pole mounting. Hard ceiling mounting adapter kits also available for rooms without ceiling tiles.

ClearOne solutions are designed to be compatible with leading collaboration platforms, as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, Zoom y WebEx.