Shure DCA901 Broadcast Microphone Array

About: Shure DCA901 Broadcast Microphone Array

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.

• 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 control 
• 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

Specifications

• 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 
  • Dimensions (HxD): 1.64 x 13.5 in. (41.66 x 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)

What's in the Box

• 1x DCA901 Broadcast Microphone Array
• 1x Network port cover