ClearOne BMA 360D Microphone Array Ceiling Tile with Dante Audio

Overview

The ClearOne 910-3200-208-D is a ceiling tile microphone array designed to deliver clear and natural audio for voice and video meetings. It integrates seamlessly into standard 24-inch or 600-millimeter ceiling grids, replacing a tile to free up table space from cables and microphones. With a wide frequency response from 20 Hz to 22 kHz and advanced beamforming technology, it captures speech with high fidelity while minimizing background noise and room reflections.

Key features

• FiBeam technology preserves natural speech quality and full audio fidelity across every beam for clear communication.
• DsBeam processing reduces sidelobe noise and reverberation by more than 40 dB, keeping HVAC sounds and echoes out of the mix.
• Adaptive steering automatically tracks and follows multiple active talkers, allowing participants to move freely without losing clarity.
• Built-in power amplifiers offer flexible output options with 4 channels at 15 watts or 2 channels at 30 watts, enabling direct connection to passive ceiling speakers and reducing rack space needs.
• Designed to fit standard ceiling grids or mount via a VESA pattern, providing versatile installation options for open or sloped ceilings.
• Lightweight construction at just over 11 pounds allows for easy installation by a single technician without compromising durability.

Key specs

• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 22 kHz
• Sidelobe rejection: below -40 dB
• Amplifier output: selectable 4 x 15 watts or 2 x 30 watts
• Mounting compatibility: 24-inch and 600-millimeter ceiling grids, VESA pattern
• Weight: 11.02 pounds

Connectivity and compatibility

This microphone array connects via Dante Audio, presenting itself as a standard Dante endpoint. It integrates effortlessly with any networked DSP mixer that supports Dante, simplifying system expansion and upgrades. This makes it a flexible choice for a variety of professional audio environments.

Installation and setup

The unit installs flush with ceiling grids or mounts using the VESA pattern, accommodating different ceiling types including open and sloped configurations. Its lightweight design allows a single installer to handle the setup quickly, reducing labor time and complexity in commercial installations.

Ideal uses and environments

The BMA 360D is well suited for corporate boardrooms, university classrooms, government meeting spaces, and other professional environments where clear, natural voice capture is essential. Its adaptive steering and noise rejection features ensure intelligible audio even in challenging acoustic settings, supporting productive and focused discussions.