BANDAI SPIRITS Enhances Meeting Experience with Shure's MXA920 Ceiling Microphones

Key Takeaways

• BANDAI SPIRITS needed reliable, high-quality meeting room audio as part of its headquarters relocation in Tokyo.
• The company wanted a flexible audio solution that could support different room layouts, large halls, and international hybrid meetings.
• Shure MXA920 ceiling array microphones were selected after audio quality testing and Voice Lift evaluation.
• The installation helps capture voices clearly across large and connected spaces, supporting both remote and in-person participants.
• Easy tablet-based mode switching and stable performance have reduced operational burden and improved the meeting experience. 

About BANDAI SPIRITS and Its Tokyo Headquarters Relocation 

BANDAI SPIRITS, headquartered in Mita, Tokyo, specializes in model kits, high-end toys, character lotteries, and amusement prizes. Known for popular brands like "Gunpla" and "TAMASHII NATIONS," the company has a global fanbase extending across Asia, Europe, and North America. To enhance communication in their newly relocated office, they turned to Shure's MXA920 ceiling microphones for their superior performance and reliability. 

The Challenge: Improving Meeting Room Audio for Hybrid and International Collaboration 

BANDAI SPIRITS wanted to enhance their office environment as part of their headquarters relocation. They aimed to improve the acoustics in their meeting rooms and large hall. The existing audio equipment was insufficient, especially for remote and international meetings. The company needed microphones that could provide clear audio regardless of room size or layout. 

A large, flexible, conference room for joint or separate use.

The Solution: Shure MXA920 Ceiling Microphones with Voice Lift for Flexible Conference Rooms

Ceiling-mounted microphones offer flexibility for changing room layouts without the need for rewiring. As meeting spaces become more complex, sound quality becomes crucial. The Shure MXA920 ceiling array microphone was selected for its superior performance. After testing its audio quality and utilizing it for Voice Lift, which enables natural-sounding conversations in large spaces regardless of the positioning of the listeners, it was chosen for use in large conference rooms and halls.

The MXA920 ceiling array microphone is perfect for mixed mode meetings and Voice Lift

The Results: Clearer Speech Capture and Easier Meeting Room Operation 

The system effectively captures audio in large spaces, even when connecting multiple rooms or halls. It ensures clear communication for both remote and in-person participants, including those seated far away, thanks to Voice Lift. The stability of the solution, along with easy mode switching via tablet, has minimized user issues and operational burden, making it highly efficient and user-friendly.

To enhance the quality of communication, we chose Shure in our pursuit of the highest quality audio equipment. With the latest technology, voices are transmitted naturally from corner to corner in large meeting spaces, and I feel we've achieved a new meeting experience.

Tatsuya Kawase, Chief of the General Affairs Team, General Affairs Department, BANDAI SPIRITS Co., Ltd.

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Published November 29, 2024. Updated June 29, 2026.