ClearOne Introduces BMA 360D

June 13, 2023 - InfoComm, InfoComm News & Blogs, ProAV News, rAVe [PUBS], rAVe Education, rAVe Europe, rAVe Europe News, RTA, UCC,

ClearOne unveiled the BMA 360D, the newest beamforming microphone array ceiling tile family member. The BMA 360D offers native compatibility with any Dante-enabled DSP mixer.

Dante integration in the BMA 360D enhances the array’s functionality by delivering unprocessed beam audio on individual Dante transmit channels. Additionally, a smart-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, which include echo cancellation, noise cancellation and level control.

ClearOne claims the BMA 360D incorporates the industry’s only ultra-wideband, frequency-invariant beamforming mic array technology with the uniform gain response across all frequency bands. With proprietary FiBeam and DsBeam technology, participants experience natural and full-fidelity audio across all beams and within a single beam. DsBeam delivers clarity and intelligibility through sidelobe depth below -40 dB, resulting in rejection of reverb and noise even in challenging environments.

Integrator setup is simplified by 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, the adjustable beam patterns provide coverage of every meeting or conference participant. The exceptional accuracy of ClearOne’s beamforming and adaptive steering technologies also enhance the performance of voice lift and camera tracking functions for any attached DSP mixer.

The sound reinforcement capabilities of the BMA 360D have also been improved by individual Dante receive channels that drive integrated amplifiers to enable 4 x 15 Watt or 2 x 30 Watt loudspeaker systems. Directly connecting in-ceiling or in-wall speakers to the microphone array can reduce system complexity and greatly simplify installation.

The BMA 360D comes in both 24-inch and 600mm ceiling tile sizes, while a VESA-mount hole pattern provides support for pole mounting. Hard-ceiling mount adapter kits are also available for rooms without ceiling tiles.

ClearOne’s solutions are designed to support all leading collaboration platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, Zoom and WebEx.