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Alexa controlled "Zoom Room" by Shure Technologies

A network-centric AV-over-IP Zoom Room design, built around Dante-enabled audio processing, dual-display visual presentation, and professional-grade camera capture.

Zoom Room Hero Setup

System Architecture Overview

The system is a network-centric AV-over-IP Zoom Room design that leverages the best-in-class Dante-enabled audio processing ecosystem by Shure, alongside a dual-display visual presentation setup, and professional-grade camera capture.

The architecture leverages a structured network backbone: a central switch connecting the microphone, speaker, DSP, and Zoom PC to provide a clean, scalable AV-over-IP design that reduces analog cabling and provides enterprise-level reliability.

Core Components

This enterprise-ready system consists of:

🎥 Video Capture & Displays

  • Poly E70 4K Dual-Lens Camera: Professional-grade intelligent PTZ camera with AI-driven speaker tracking, automatic framing, and USB connectivity.
  • Dual 55” Displays: Positioned at the front of the room. One display for remote participants (gallery view) and the second for shared content and presentations.

🎤 Audio System (Dante-Based)

  • Shure MCA902 Microphone: Ceiling or table-mounted solution with beamforming pickup for clarity and minimal background noise.
  • Shure MXN-C Network Speaker: Dante-enabled speaker to evenly distribute remote participant audio and eliminate echo.
  • Shure P300 IntelliMix Processor: Core digital signal processor providing acoustic echo cancellation, automatic mixing, noise reduction, and Dante routing.

🖥 Compute & Control Interface

  • Zoom Room Compute Platform: Dedicated PC running Zoom Room software, interfacing with the Poly E70, Shure P300, and dual displays.
  • iPad Zoom Room Controller: Mounted on the conference table for one-touch meeting start, room scheduling, and camera control.
  • Echo Dot: Auxiliary device for voice assistant control and smart environmental integration.

System Design Philosophy

The Zoom Room solution reflects several strategic principles:

  • Simplicity for End Users: One-touch start via iPad and Alexa integration.
  • Enterprise Audio Quality: Shure IntelliMix DSP ensures professional sound.
  • AI-Driven Video Intelligence: Poly E70 automatically frames speakers.
  • Scalable AV-over-IP Architecture: Dante network allows expansion.
  • Professional Presentation Environment: Dual 55" displays support hybrid collaboration.

Project Outcome

Oakwood University Church, Huntsville, Alabama implemented a fully integrated Zoom Room solution designed to deliver enterprise-grade hybrid meeting capabilities. The system features a Poly E70 4K intelligent camera, dual 55-inch displays, and a Dante-based Shure digital audio ecosystem powered by the IntelliMix P300 processor. Controlled via an intuitive iPad interface, the solution enables seamless hybrid collaboration while maintaining broadcast-quality audio and professional visual presence.

Video Demonstration

Video: Oakwood University Church Zoom Room Demonstration