UAE:
A large quantity of MXL USB boundary microphones have been installed at a private school in Dubai in order to provide online distance learning capabilities for students in the wake of the pandemic. The project was carried out by local systems integrator Cratsol Technology with support from MXL’s regional distributor Just Pro Audio. The microphones were selected for their vocal range and pickup abilities, as they would be mounted to a podium near the teacher and needed to be capable of capturing their voice from up to 6m away.
The MXL microphones are being used to conduct online classes via video conferencing, explained Cratsol Technology senior sales manager Jose Paul Irimpan. “Half of the students will stay at home while the remaining half come to school. These microphones will be connected to the laptop along with a camera so that the live broadcast of the class is clear for the students at home during video conference calls.”
Initially intending to purchase MXL’s AC-404 USB mic, discussions with Just Pro Audio led Cratsol Technology to select the newer AC-44 USB model, which replaces a USB-mini connection for the more modern USB-C, as well as much more compact design. “We were looking for mic solutions and came to know about MXL AC 404. The proof of concept with that model was a success. Just pro audio then helped us get the latest model from this series, the MXL AC 44. We did a successful demo with the client and the AC-44 was chosen for all classrooms. Since we had already done the testing and demonstration beforehand, the actual deployment was a cakewalk.”
