Lightware Visual Engineering announced a partnership with Sennheiser to develop an immersive audiovisual solution, which will feature Sennheiser’s ceiling microphones, such as the TCC2, which are equipped with voice and beamforming technology that provides information about the direction of the sound source. When integrated with Lightware’s Taurus UCX, which employs Lightware Advanced Room Automation (LARA), this solution will process the information from the Sennheiser Ceiling microphone and control a PTZ camera to track the voice source visually.

The technology will “ensure that remote meeting participants can clearly see and hear who is speaking at any given moment,” according to both companies. It will also feature built-in intelligence to detect multiple speakers and adapt camera focus accordingly. In instances of silence, it also provides a comprehensive view of the room — a capability essential for holding successful meetings in medium to large meeting rooms where participants also attend remotely.

As a result, remote participants in meetings held in rooms designed for eight or more people will enjoy a more personal and engaging experience, as they can clearly see and hear on-site colleagues. In addition, organizations seeking to standardize this solution globally can rely on the cooperation between Lightware and Sennheiser, while AV professionals, including integrators and consultants, can implement a cutting-edge technology solution.