Description
The Shure DCA901 Broadcast Microphone Array is a next-generation digital array microphone engineered specifically for professional broadcast environments. Designed to deliver immersive, front-row audio experiences, the DCA901 uses advanced steerable coverage technology to capture precise, natural sound across dynamic scenes such as live sports, studio productions, and large-scale events.
With the ability to capture up to eight isolated audio channels from a single unit, the DCA901 significantly reduces the need for multiple microphones and complex cabling. Its digitally steerable lobes allow engineers to adjust pickup zones remotely, ensuring optimal coverage without physically repositioning equipment. Built-in DSP provides automatic mixing, noise reduction, equalization, and compression, enabling clean, broadcast-ready audio with minimal external processing.
A single network connection delivers power, control, and high-quality audio via Dante or AES67, simplifying deployment and improving system reliability. The low-profile, plenum-rated design integrates seamlessly into stadiums, studios, and mobile production setups, making it a powerful and efficient solution for modern broadcast workflows.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Coverage Type | Steerable digital array |
| Audio Channels | 12 total (8 direct outputs, mono automix, stereo automix L/R, 1 PFL output) |
| Frequency Response | 100 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | Up to 130.4 dB SPL (500 Hz and above) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 67.1 dB (A-weighted) |
| Dynamic Range | 103.5 dB |
| Self Noise | 26.9 dB SPL-A |
| Latency | 13.5 ms (direct), 21.5 ms (automix) |
| Digital Output | Dante and AES67 |
| Sampling Rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit Depth | 24-bit |
| Built-in DSP | Automatic mixing, noise reduction, compressor, delay, EQ (4-band parametric), mute, gain |
| Connectivity | RJ45 Ethernet |
| Cable Requirement | Cat5e or higher (shielded recommended) |
| Power Supply | Power over Ethernet (PoE), Class 0 |
| Power Consumption | 10.1 W maximum |
| Control Interface | Browser-based web application |
| Dimensions | 13.5 in diameter, 1.64 in height |
| Weight | 5 lb (2.3 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | -6.7°C to 40°C (20°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -29°C to 74°C (-20°F to 165°F) |
| Environmental Rating | UL2043 plenum-rated, IP5X dust protected |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
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This product is rarely deployed alone. It’s typically part of a fully integrated AV system. AVENDOR designs, integrates, and supports end-to-end environments—from single rooms to enterprise-wide deployments.
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