HDL410 microphone and speaker bar placement guide

The Nureva^® HDL410 system offers a revolutionary approach to audio coverage using Microphone Mist™ technology. Unlike traditional pro AV setups, this system offers full-room microphone coverage, adapts effortlessly to changes in layout and provides an intuitive installation experience. Proper placement of the microphone and speaker bars is key to optimizing its performance in various spaces.

HDL410 microphone and speaker bar placement guide

Topics covered in the guide

Guidelines for bar placement

Understanding proper microphone and speaker bar placement helps achieve optimal HDL410 system performance. The basic principles described in the placement guide are accompanied by specific installation guidelines that are easy to follow and apply. These principles cover:

Basic configurations

• Guideline 1: Choose from four bar placement configurations

• Guideline 2: Consider proximity to activity areas

Physical restrictions

• Guideline 3: Maintain a clear sound path and avoid reflections

• Guideline 4: Avoid sources of background noise

Coverage map considerations

• Guideline 5: Position bars on the same wall for forward coverage

• Guideline 6: Locate bars on opposite walls for contained coverage

• Guideline 7: Place bars on perpendicular walls for optimal sound location data

• Guideline 8: Consider bar mounting height relative to the coverage map

Bar installation

• Guideline 9: Maintain sufficient clearance below the bars

• Guideline 10: Optimize sound reflection from the mounting surface

Bar placement in particular scenarios

The general rules for microphone and speaker bar placement provide many options for a given space. However, specific room characteristics and setups will often guide which options work best — and sometimes trade-offs have to be made. The scenarios covered are:

• Camera tracking and switching

• Specific coverage areas

• Tiered rooms

• Irregularly shaped rooms

• Rooms with high reverberation levels

• Open spaces