Shure optimizes sound at Hong Kong public university

The Microflex wireless system Shure Provides a consistent user experience to this educational center in China; while the management of the campus audio system uses the networked MXW solution.

The University of Hong Kong (CityU) It is a dynamic center, seeking excellence in research and professional education. As a publicly funded institution, is committed to fostering and developing student talents and creating applicable knowledge to support social and economic advancement.

CityU operates more than 150 spaces throughout its campus, including conference rooms, classes, teaching studios and event spaces. The scale of your audiovisual infrastructure has made system management a complex issue for technical support staff..

Existing wireless microphone systems at the university also posed challenges for everyday users. Audio quality and signal reception were poor, what affected the classroom and remote learning experience. The more than 2.500 members of the university academic staff to collect microphones for each class. Sharing devices raised concerns about hygiene and safety after the pandemic.

To solve these problems, CityU selected the Microflex Wireless system (MXW) for its advanced wireless technologies and network management capabilities.

Each faculty now has their own microphone to use in any classroom on campus. Before starting classes, Teachers connect their microphone to the MXW charging station and press the 'Link' button’ on the unit to connect with the access point transceiver (APT) MXW local.

The APT automatically handles frequency coordination and management to ensure stable wireless performance and avoid any interference. The network charger and the APT are also linked to the classroom sound system, which is also integrated with Zoom to ensure remote students can clearly hear and follow discussions.

To simplify campus-wide audio system management, also uses AV-over-IP. This has allowed the university to centrally manage its spaces and save maintenance costs.. The networked MXW system adds more flexibility by allowing the university to manage campus-wide system deployment through the MXW software application. All wireless microphones are listed on a single interface and equipment status can be monitored over the network.

Via wireless system upgrade, CityU academic staff and programs now have clear, high-quality audio, stable performance and uninterrupted operation.