Shure DCA901 - Broadcast Microphone Array
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Description
The DCA901 opens new possibilities for capturing sound in broadcast and media production. This compact digital broadcast microphone array delivers eight channels of high-fidelity audio through a single network cable. Steerable pickup zones isolate the sounds that matter while minimizing ambient noise. With built-in DSP, fewer cables, and faster setup, it replaces bulky analog systems while supporting experiential, story-driven sound and modern production workflows.
Features:
- Capture up to eight isolated audio channels from a single broadcast array microphone
- Steerable lobes let you virtually adjust pickup zones, reducing mic count and eliminating the need to reposition gear
- A single Dante or AES67 connection delivers audio, power, and control, simplifying routing and minimizing failure points
- Built-in DSP handles EQ, compression, delay, and automixing, giving you more time to focus on creative sound design
- Actively supports REMI workflows and alternate feeds with flexible routing and remote lobe controlÊ
- Presets streamline deployments and ensure consistent configurations across shows or seasons
- Supports seamless 5.1 immersive capture and stereo conversion for both modern and legacy formats
- Low profile design installs cleanly in stadiums, studios, or mobile setups and blends into camera-ready environments
| GENERAL | |
| Coverage Type | Steerable |
| Power Requirements | Power over Ethernet (PoE), Class 0 |
| Power Consumption | 10.1 W maximum |
| Control Software | Browser-based web application |
| Cable Requirements | Cat 5e or higher (shielded cable recommended) |
| Connector Type | RJ45 |
| MICROPHONE | |
| Frequency Response | 100 Hz to 20 kHz |
| AES67 or Dante Digital Output | Channel Count: 12 total channels: 8 channel outputs, 1 mono automix output, stereo left and right automix outputs, and 1 PFL output Sampling Rate: 48 kHz Bit Depth: 24 |
| Sensitivity at 1 kHz | _36.4 dBFS/Pa |
| Maximum SPL at 10% THD |
500 Hz and higher: 130.4 dB SPL 250 Hz: 128 dB SPL 125 Hz: 120 dB SPL 63 Hz and lower: 118 dB SPL |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | Ref. 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz 67.1 dB A-weighted |
| Latency Not including Dante latency |
Direct outputs : 13.5 ms Automix outputs: 21.5 ms |
| Self Noise | 26.9 dB SPL-A |
| Dynamic Range | 103.5 dB |
| Built-in Digital Signal Processing | Automatic mixing, noise reduction, compressor, delay, equalizer (4-band parametric), mute, gain (140 dB range) |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Dimensions | Height: 1.64 in. (41.66 mm) Diameter: 13.5 in. (342.9 mm) Smaller top diameter: 11.61 in. (294.89 mm) |
| Weight | 5 lb. (2.3 kg) |
| Plenum Rating | UL2043 (Suitable for Air Handling Spaces) |
| Dust Protection | IEC 60529 IP5X Dust Protected |
| Operating Temperature Range | _6.7¡C (20¡F) to 40¡C (104¡F) |
| Storage Temperature Range | _29¡C (-20¡F) to 74¡C (165¡F) |
The DCA901 opens new possibilities for capturing sound in broadcast and media production. This compact digital broadcast microphone array delivers eight channels of high-fidelity audio through a single network cable. Steerable pickup zones isolate the sounds that matter while minimizing ambient noise. With built-in DSP, fewer cables, and faster setup, it replaces bulky analog systems while supporting experiential, story-driven sound and modern production workflows.
Features:
- Capture up to eight isolated audio channels from a single broadcast array microphone
- Steerable lobes let you virtually adjust pickup zones, reducing mic count and eliminating the need to reposition gear
- A single Dante or AES67 connection delivers audio, power, and control, simplifying routing and minimizing failure points
- Built-in DSP handles EQ, compression, delay, and automixing, giving you more time to focus on creative sound design
- Actively supports REMI workflows and alternate feeds with flexible routing and remote lobe controlÊ
- Presets streamline deployments and ensure consistent configurations across shows or seasons
- Supports seamless 5.1 immersive capture and stereo conversion for both modern and legacy formats
- Low profile design installs cleanly in stadiums, studios, or mobile setups and blends into camera-ready environments
| GENERAL | |
| Coverage Type | Steerable |
| Power Requirements | Power over Ethernet (PoE), Class 0 |
| Power Consumption | 10.1 W maximum |
| Control Software | Browser-based web application |
| Cable Requirements | Cat 5e or higher (shielded cable recommended) |
| Connector Type | RJ45 |
| MICROPHONE | |
| Frequency Response | 100 Hz to 20 kHz |
| AES67 or Dante Digital Output | Channel Count: 12 total channels: 8 channel outputs, 1 mono automix output, stereo left and right automix outputs, and 1 PFL output Sampling Rate: 48 kHz Bit Depth: 24 |
| Sensitivity at 1 kHz | _36.4 dBFS/Pa |
| Maximum SPL at 10% THD |
500 Hz and higher: 130.4 dB SPL 250 Hz: 128 dB SPL 125 Hz: 120 dB SPL 63 Hz and lower: 118 dB SPL |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | Ref. 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz 67.1 dB A-weighted |
| Latency Not including Dante latency |
Direct outputs : 13.5 ms Automix outputs: 21.5 ms |
| Self Noise | 26.9 dB SPL-A |
| Dynamic Range | 103.5 dB |
| Built-in Digital Signal Processing | Automatic mixing, noise reduction, compressor, delay, equalizer (4-band parametric), mute, gain (140 dB range) |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Dimensions | Height: 1.64 in. (41.66 mm) Diameter: 13.5 in. (342.9 mm) Smaller top diameter: 11.61 in. (294.89 mm) |
| Weight | 5 lb. (2.3 kg) |
| Plenum Rating | UL2043 (Suitable for Air Handling Spaces) |
| Dust Protection | IEC 60529 IP5X Dust Protected |
| Operating Temperature Range | _6.7¡C (20¡F) to 40¡C (104¡F) |
| Storage Temperature Range | _29¡C (-20¡F) to 74¡C (165¡F) |
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