DM NAX Audio Pods: Tabletop Solutions for Hybrid Meeting Spaces
Crystal-clear audio for any collaboration space
July 7
DM NAX Audio Pods: Tabletop Solutions for Hybrid Meeting Spaces

One of the keys to any collaboration solution — especially in 2026 — is absolute audio clarity. Hybrid work environments demand that anyone attending a meeting, whether in person or remotely, needs to hear and be heard. Quality solutions become even more critical when you factor in today’s AI-driven tools: Transcription, translation, and meeting summary functions perform best when the audio is absolutely clear.

That was the impetus behind developing Crestron DM NAX Intelligent Audio technology. Additionally, we wanted to couple that advancement with speedy deployment. As we noted on the Crestron blog when we rolled it out in February:

“The concept here is truly ‘network first architecture’ — we’re building solutions that can go ‘live’ on an Audio-over-IP system right out of the box,” says Jacob Whipple, senior product marketing manager at Crestron. To that end, DM NAX Intelligent Audio uses PoE and AES67 compatibility to connect the AP-100 processor to all its peripherals. A single cable provides both power and network connection, making the solution quick to install. Auto-discovery further simplifies deployment. “You can reduce installation time — and the time-to-audio — dramatically compared to many other solutions,” says Whipple.

And Now, the DM NAX Audio Pods

When the system was introduced, it included the aforementioned processor (the AP-100), ready to pair with Crestron Saros® PoE speakers with Audio-over-IP technology and third-party mic solutions, namely the Sennheiser® TeamConnect Ceiling Medium microphones (TCC M and TCC M Plus).

Now the line is rounded out with the new Crestron Mic and Speaker Pod (DM-NAX-POD-MIC-SPK) and Mic Pod (DM-NAX-POD-MIC) solutions, devices that will integrate seamlessly (and nearly instantly) into the DM NAX Intelligent Audio ecosystem.

“These pods are easily deployable, easily scalable, AI-ready DM NAX Intelligent Audio solutions that will optimize the collaboration experience for any type of meeting space,” says Whipple. A single cable provides power and a network connection via PoE and AES67 compatibility to share content and collaborate using your preferred UC platform, with auto-discovery making deployment even easier.

Features At a Glance

The Mic Pod (DM-NAX-POD-MIC) and Mic and Speaker Pod (DM-NAX-POD-MIC-SPK) both feature:

  • 12-element beamforming microphone array
  • Fixed mount or tabletop options
  • Intuitive touch controls synced to Microsoft Teams® Rooms
  • Noise reduction, AEC, AGC, and advanced DSPs built right in
  • Single -cable connectivity for PoE+ and data
  • Back-lit capacitive buttons for microphone and call control
  • Call pickup and hangup functions for connected BYOM devices

The Mic and Speaker Pod (DM-NAX-POD-MIC-SPK) also includes a down-firing 360-degree speaker and back-lit capacitive touch buttons for volume and mute.

AI-Optimized Audio

Once the pods are connected, the advanced microphone technology takes flight: a 12-element microphone array leverages beamforming technology, sensing and focusing on a relevant audio source, and reducing interference from unwanted audio. That microphone array calculates “Direction of Arrival” audio and uses that information to automatically mix the microphones based on the speaker’s location. In addition to improving the audio for any listener, that data can also be leveraged for the Crestron Automate VX multi-camera speaker tracking solution, helping direct the system’s 1 Beyond PTZ cameras. “It completes the total package — intelligent video and intelligent audio, all from Crestron,” says Whipple.

Additionally, the Mic and Speaker Pod includes a down-firing speaker for 360-degree coverage. Both devices include clear, intuitive controls for Join/End, Mute, and Volume, accessible through Microsoft Teams® Rooms and Zoom Rooms® software. Those controls are driven by capacitive touch buttons — a touch is all you need — that also provide LED feedback. These features put the device at the center of the conversation, delivering a crystal-clear audio experience for both local and remote participants.

DM NAX Audio Pods: Tabletop Solutions for Hybrid Meeting Spaces
MIC + SPK Pod muted
DM NAX Audio Pods: Tabletop Solutions for Hybrid Meeting Spaces
MIC + SPK Pod available, idle
DM NAX Audio Pods: Tabletop Solutions for Hybrid Meeting Spaces
MIC + SPK Pod in call, idle

All the Features, Any Setup

The DM NAX Intelligent Audio system — including these new pods — features advanced digital signal processors, acoustic echo cancellation, automatic gain control, and noise reduction. Additionally, Crestron intelligent audio solutions are specifically tuned for integration with Microsoft® Copilot® software and Zoom® AI Companion. “These pods offer speaker tracking and crystal-clear audio, which enables third-party software to provide AI summarizations and transcriptions, while also providing consistent, quality audio results for every meeting in nearly any type of space,” says Whipple.

“It’s a simple process to ‘right-size’ this tabletop solution for any deployment,” he adds. “You can adjust for any space, room size, layout, and collaboration needs simply by adding additional pods. They’ll just work together out of the box — it’s that easy.” Additionally, when the pods are connected to the AP-100 processor, they become part of a Microsoft Teams certified conferencing solution.

The Crestron team has tested and validated the performance of these devices for the broadest range of setups, notes Whipple: “We’ve deployed these in every permutation we could think of, and the results have been outstanding. It’s an audio solution that can scale to match any scenario, all while delivering consistent, quality performance.”

Learn more about DM NAX Intelligent Audio here.

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