Tsinghua SEM Enhances Smart Education with Shure Audio Solutions

Key Takeaways

• Tsinghua School of Economics and Management (SEM) needed high-quality speech intelligibility and flexible room setups for lectures, international conferences, and hybrid learning.
• Tsinghua SEM deployed an all-digital Shure audio ecosystem, including ULX-D digital wireless systems, MXCW wireless conference solutions, MXA920 ceiling array microphones, and centralized networked charging.
• This solution improved speech intelligibility for teaching and collaboration, enabled faster setup for large meetings, and simplified day-to-day management for IT/AV teams, empowering their in-room and remote learning experiences.

Context 

Tsinghua University is a world-renowned, top-tier institution. In 1984, Zhu Rongji, who was then Vice Director of the State Economic Commission, served as Dean of its School of Economics and Management. The institution remains firmly at the forefront of higher education within China, particularly in the adoption of smart education technologies that support global collaboration and advanced teaching models.

Within this vibrant academic environment, the university actively engages in exchanges of knowledge and collaborations with leading educational institutions around the world as well as internally amongst peers. To ensure teaching activities remain consistently effective and of high quality, Tsinghua SEM chose to deploy a fully functional, all-digital audio pickup and sound reinforcement system from Shure, a global leader in professional audio.

Use Case 1: Daily Lectures in the University

Delivering clarity, resonating into the future

To ensure teachers can teach at their best during day to day lectures, classrooms are equipped with the Shure ULX-D Digital Wireless System, including both handheld microphones and bodypack transmitters with lavalier microphones. This flexibility allows instructors to choose their preferred microphone configuration while maintaining consistent sound quality.

For group discussion sessions, the lightweight ULX-D8 Wireless Gooseneck Transmitter enables students to collaborate freely, stimulating more dynamic and engaging classroom interactions.

Intelligent management, worry-free performance

To ensure continuous and stable operation, the system is supported by Shure SBC220 and SBC850 Networked Charging Stations. Their networked management capabilities enable automatic charging and remote battery monitoring during non teaching hours, helping maintain uninterrupted instruction and simplifying device management.

Use Case 2: Large Scale International Meetings

International exchanges, connecting ideas around the world

As a pioneer in international academic exchange, Tsinghua SEM frequently hosts large-scale conferences in collaboration with the world’s leading institutions. Shure’s MXCW Wireless Conference System, combined with a simultaneous interpretation solution using in ear monitoring, serves as an effective bridge between different languages and cultures.

With a single MXCWAPT Access Point Transceiver capable of supporting up to 125 MXCW640 Wireless Conference Units, the system allows for highly flexible room configurations. Whether combining spaces or dividing multifunctional halls, AV setup time and complexity are significantly reduced.

Use Case 3: Seminar Rooms

Remote collaboration with immersive sound

As teleconferencing becomes increasingly common in higher education, Tsinghua SEM has equipped its seminar rooms to support Tencent Meeting. These spaces feature the Shure MXA920 Ceiling Array Microphone, which leverages next generation array architecture to precisely capture speakers’ voices throughout the room.

The MXA920 can transmit spatial coordinate data to cameras for accurate speaker tracking, redefining traditional audiovisual workflows. Combined with Shure IntelliMix® DSP technology for automatic noise reduction, the solution delivers pristine sound quality and an immersive experience for both in room and remote participants.

Looking Ahead: Creating the Future Together

With its widely recognized sound quality and reliability, Shure has earned strong acclaim in the education sector. This partnership with Tsinghua SEM marks a new chapter in the deep integration of professional audio solutions within modern learning environments.

The future of education will blend immersion, intelligence, and personalization. Shure will continue to create exceptional sound experiences that empower higher education, ensuring every exchange of knowledge is delivered with clarity, impact, and warmth.

Together, Tsinghua SEM and Shure are amplifying the voice of education and illuminating new paths forward, shaping a smarter and more connected future for learning.

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