Shure has teamed up with NetGear to offer quick and reliable integration of Shure Microflex Ecosystem products with the NetGear AV Line M4250 switches. The combination of Shure’s legacy in A/V systems, along with NetGear’s AV-over-IP expertise is intended to help integrators with limited networking skills to configure rooms while providing best-in-class audio for customers.
Built from the ground up for 1G AV-over-IP, the NetGear AV Line M4250 switches combine the company’s networking experience with best practices from leading A/V professionals to simplify and expedite the installation process. A new A/V-centric browser-based user interface enables key A/V network settings, selectable profiles for popular A/V devices, and a sleek front panel with various mounting options. M4250 switches now come pre-installed with two Shure profiles to optimise switch settings and customise VLANs for control and audio when deploying Microflex Ecosystem devices. The switch splits network traffic for Dante audio and Shure control traffic, enabling integrators to provide a seamless installation.
Shure and NetGear worked together to ensure seamless interoperability for the custom profile for the AV Line M4250 series. These switches underwent rigorous testing to adhere to Shure’s standards for developing reliable products.
‘We understand integrators’ and customers’ time is valuable,’ says Shure Associate Vice President of Global Product Management and Innovation, Chad Wiggins. ‘By working with NetGear, users who install Microflex Ecosystem products in conference rooms on an enterprise network can deploy our solutions faster than ever. Shure is committed to continuing optimal compatibility for the M4250 line and improving the overall experience for every user.’
All compatible Microflex Ecosystem devices have been tested to ensure seamless integration with M4250 series of switches. These include the MXA920 and MXA910 Ceiling Array Microphones, the MXA710 Linear Array Microphone, MXA310 Table Array Microphone, IntelliMix P300 Audio Conferencing Processor, ANIUSB-Matrix USB Audio Network Interface, MXN5W-C Networked Loudspeaker and MXA Network Mute Button.
As a further benefit, NetGear provides a lifetime warranty, technical support and next business day replacements, along with comprehensive support for networking issues. The NetGear engineering services team also offers free Network Design services and installation support.
‘NetGear has continued to recognise the evolution taking place in the pro A/V world and specifically the advancements in AV-over-IP installations that are changing what is possible in our industry,’ says NetGear Director Of Product Line Management for Managed Switches, Laurent Masia. ‘We are pleased to be working with a market leader like Shure to make installations as simple and seamless as possible.’
