MA-USB8 12-Directional Beamforming Drive Board for 6+1 Mic Array
MA-USB8 12-Directional Beamforming Drive Board for 6+1 Mic Array
MA-USB8 Beamforming Drive Board for 6+1 Microphone Arrays
The MA-USB8 UAC Drive Board is a high-performance driver board engineered for 6+1 microphone array modules. Featuring 12-directional beamforming technology, it isolates audio from your chosen monitoring direction while suppressing unwanted sound from all other angles — delivering clear, focused audio capture with impressive noise reduction and directional gain.
Whether you're building a smart speaker, voice-controlled device, conferencing system, or any embedded audio project, this drive board provides the essential interfaces and beamforming intelligence to make your microphone array perform at its best.
Key Features
- 12-Directional Beamforming: Precisely focus audio pickup in any of 12 selectable directions
- Noise Suppression: Reduces unwanted audio outside the target monitoring direction for cleaner signal capture
- Directional Gain: Enhances audio in the user-defined monitoring direction
- Multiple Interfaces: Supports UAC2.0, CDC ACM, and UART — versatile connectivity for a wide range of applications
- Plug-and-Play USB: UAC (USB Audio Class) compatibility makes integration straightforward with most operating systems
- Compact PCB Design: Sleek black PCB form factor designed for easy integration into your project enclosure
Specifications
| Color | Black |
| Material | PCB |
| Beamforming Directions | 12 |
| Compatible Array | 6+1 Microphone Array Module (not included) |
| Interfaces | UAC2.0, CDC ACM, UART |
| Country of Origin | Made in China |
Package Contents
- 1× MA-USB8 Drive Board
- 1× Data Cable
- 1× 6-Pin Conversion Cable
Note: Microphone array module is NOT included. Only items listed above are included in the package.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What microphone array is compatible with the MA-USB8 beamforming drive board?
A: The MA-USB8 drive board is designed to work with 6+1 microphone array modules (six peripheral microphones plus one center microphone). Please note that the microphone array module is sold separately and is not included in this package.
Q: What interfaces does the MA-USB8 drive board support?
A: The MA-USB8 supports three interfaces: UAC2.0 (USB Audio Class 2.0) for plug-and-play audio on most operating systems, CDC ACM for serial communication, and UART for direct hardware communication — making it highly versatile for embedded audio and development projects.
Q: How does the 12-directional beamforming work on this drive board?
A: The drive board uses beamforming algorithms to focus audio pickup in one of 12 selectable directions. Audio signals from outside the chosen direction are suppressed, while the target direction benefits from improved gain and noise reduction — ideal for clear voice capture in noisy environments.
Q: Does the MA-USB8 drive board require special drivers to operate?
A: The board uses the UAC2.0 standard, which is natively supported by most modern operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) without the need for custom drivers. The CDC ACM and UART interfaces may require standard serial drivers depending on your platform.
Production & Packaging Notice
To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.