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The problem arises when systems with thousands of sensors are needed. This work analyzes the implementation and performance of a virtual array with 6400 (80 \u00d7 80) MEMS microphones. This virtual array is implemented by changing the position of a physical array of 64 (8 \u00d7 8) microphones in a grid with 10 \u00d7 10 positions, using a 2D positioning system. This virtual array obtains an array spatial aperture of 1 \u00d7 1 m2. Based on the SODAR (SOund Detection And Ranging) principle, the measured beampattern and the focusing capacity of the virtual array have been analyzed, since beamforming algorithms assume to be working with spherical waves, due to the large dimensions of the array in comparison with the distance between the target (a mannequin) and the array. 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