Shure has launched Microflex Wireless neXt 2 (MXW neXt 2), a two-channel wireless system designed to offer a cost-effective, intuitive, and all-in-one audio solution for diverse spaces and hybrid environments.
‘MXW neXt 2 is an ideal new solution for those seeking enhanced meeting equity and clear sound reinforcement in videoconferencing and hybrid presentations, both in classrooms and business spaces,’ says Shure Director of Conferencing, Global Product Management, Doug Daube. ‘AV/IT professionals in corporate and higher education environments now require more flexible solutions for teaching, conferencing spaces, and other hybrid scenarios. MXW neXt 2 will help address their current challenges by simplifying workflows and affordably delivering exceptional Microflex audio performance, all in a user-friendly and convenient form factor.’
Microflex Wireless neXt 2 features a combination of advanced DSP capabilities and comprehensive audio I/O connections, including USB, Dante networked audio, and analogue audio. It also delivers a new microphone design with upgraded security and an increased dynamic range and longer battery life of up to 28 hours for all-day use. It pairs mics at touch-of-button, taking minutes to set up.
MXW neXt 2 enables quick and easy integration for different rooms with an all-in-one base unit that combines an APT/charger and onboard DSP, reducing the amount of hardware required. It can be network-installed or used as a standalone system, with its comprehensive set of audio connections: Dante, analogue and USB.
The system offers a choice of three wireless microphone form factors, each with an LCD high-resolution matrix display for monitoring remaining battery life and connection quality. The MXW1X Bodypack, MXW2X Handheld or MXW6X Boundary can be pre-configured to handle multiple applications with ease and can all be charged in the same base.
With battery life between 17 hours for bodypack and boundary mics, and 28 hours for handheld mics, integrators can set up a room knowing the space will be able to handle long lectures and all-day workshops.
Microflex Wireless neXt 2 is also suited to hybrid use cases that require audio capture of participants in the room, sound reinforcement of a presenter, and far end audio from remote presenters in a live setting or for recording. This capability makes creating true meeting and learning equity more achievable.
Recognising the importance of confidentiality in corporate spaces, MXW neXt 2 includes Shure Audio Encryption, based on the AES-256 algorithm that offers a robust and protected audio signal. The AES-256 encryption has been adopted as one of the safest forms of network protection and uses a user-configured passphrase on all devices.
