Sony MAS-A100 IP-Based Ceiling Beamforming Microphone

For Hands-Free Lectures & Presentations

Dual Output for Live Sound & Recording

Automatic Gain Control & Noise Reduction

Requires Dante and PoE

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The Sony MAS-A100 is an IP-based beamforming microphone designed to provide clear audio for both speech reinforcement and recording in corporate meetings, lectures, and presentations. The microphone is simply affixed to the ceiling and ready to use, saving you the inconvenience of setting up a lavalier mic or holding a handheld mic.

The beamforming technology provides a pickup pattern that changes with the location of the sound source, allowing the presenter to move around while maintaining consistent sound quality, great for hands-free presentations.

With Dante networking capability, the MAS-A100 can be integrated into existing A/V setups and used with a wide range of products supporting the Dante digital audio-over-IP networking standard including interfaces, switches, mixing consoles, and more. Power over Ethernet (PoE) enables installation and power management with a single network cable.

The MAS-A100 has two output channels. One for speech reinforcement (with a PA system required) and one for simultaneous recording. The dedicated recording channel provides a wider capture range and optimal intelligibility, allowing for crisp recordings that include not only the speaker's voice but also the students or participants.

Lectures and Presentations That Are Easier to Hear and Record

• The MAS-A100 is equipped with proprietary Intelligent Feedback Reducer technology designed to extract speech sound while suppressing unwanted feedback via digital signal processing.
• With advanced noise-reduction technology the noises arising from projectors and air conditioning are automatically detected and reduced, providing better intelligibility.
• After capturing the voice, the microphone's Automatic Gain Control function automatically adjusts the output volume to remain consistent regardless of the presenter's location, making it easier for your message to get through to your listeners.

Simple to Set Up and Manage with Sony's MASM-1 Software

• Offered as a free download, Sony's Microphone Array System Manager software (MASM-1) supports the installation and management of one or multiple microphones centrally via the local network. The software is easy to set up and operate, and assists with initial setup, calibration, general settings, operations, and firmware management.
• To minimize setup time during the initial installation, the automatic calibration function generates and captures a test signal, which is used to automatically optimize the parameters of audio processing for speech-reinforcement applications.
• The unit can also be operated via API for simple external control and customization.

UPC: 027242919341

Frequency Response	100 Hz to 10 kHz
Sensitivity	0 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz
Maximum SPL	94 dB SPL
Signal to Noise Ratio	75 dB (A-weighted, 1 kHz, 1 Pa)
Self Noise	19 dB SPL (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range	<75 dB
Latency	24 ms (Not Including Dante Latency)
Dante	Channel Count: 2 Channels (Main, Rec) with Dante Sampling Rate: 48 kHz Bit Depth: 24-Bit Audio Interface: Dante, AES67
Networking	Cable Requirements: Cat5e UTP or Higher Connector Type: RJ45
Audio Technologies	Beamforming Feedback Reducer Automatic Gain Control Noise Reduction Noise Gate Automatic Calibration with Test Signal Equalizer API For External Control System
Performance	Maximum Noise Suppression: 18 dB Maximum Feedback Suppression: 32 dB
Configuration	Mic Gain (Output Volume): -60 to +12 dB Capture Range: Narrow / Standard / Wide Feedback Reduction: Low / Middle / High Noise Reduction: Low / Middle / High Noise Gate: Off / Low / Middle / High Equalizer: Fixed 5-band, ±12 dB (1 dB Step)
Power Requirements	Power over Ethernet (PoE), Class 0
Power Consumption	13 W (Maximum), 9 W at 77°F / 25°C (Typical)
Control	Control Browser for MAS-A100 Software: Google Chrome
Operating Temperature Range	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Dimensions (Ø x H)	9.4 x 2" / 240 x 50 mm
Weight	2.2 lb / 1 kg (Main Unit Only) 2.9 lb / 1.3 kg (with Ceiling Plate)

Package Weight	4.075 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	12.9 x 11.9 x 4.5"

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