ClearOne Wired Electret Condenser Microphone - Black

Experience pristine room audio with the ClearOne Wired Electret Condenser Microphone in Black. Engineered as an advanced tri-element Dante ceiling microphone array, this device brings studio‑quality sound capture to conference rooms, lecture halls, and house of worship spaces. It combines superior acoustic performance with flexible installation options and seamless network integration, making it ideal for modern collaboration environments. With a built‑in Dante audio networking interface, it scales effortlessly from small meeting rooms to large auditoriums, delivering consistent intelligibility, reduced feedback, and reliable distribution across a network of Dante-enabled devices. The microphone’s full 360‑degree coverage ensures every speaker is captured clearly, whether seated at the head of the table or presenting from the back of the room. Its adjustable height and mounting flexibility let you optimize pickup patterns for varying ceiling heights, room acoustics, and seating configurations, delivering outstanding results with minimal setup. If you’re deploying a unified communications solution, a hybrid classroom, or a corporate auditorium, this mic is designed to integrate smoothly with your existing audio‑visual ecosystem, providing robust performance, dependable reliability, and professional sound reinforcement that your audience will notice and appreciate.

• 360-degree coverage: Full room pickup that captures speech from every angle, ensuring natural, intelligible conversations and presentations regardless of where participants are located.
• Built-in Dante interface: Integrated Dante audio networking for simple, scalable routing, easy integration with Dante‑enabled consoles, recorders, and AV systems, and effortless multi‑room distribution through a single network.
• Tri-element electret condenser design: Three high‑fidelity elements deliver broad frequency response, low noise, and clear articulation, enhancing voice presence while minimizing ambient noise and reverberation.
• Daisy‑chain capable: Supports daisy‑chain configurations for multi‑mic deployments, enabling scalable coverage in larger spaces without complex wiring or extra audio interfaces.
• Height‑adjustable mounting for flexible installation: Designed to accommodate different ceiling heights and mounting heights, allowing precise alignment for optimal pickup patterns in diverse room geometries.

Technial Details of ClearOne Wired Electret Condenser Microphone - Black

• Configuration: Tri‑element electret condenser ceiling microphone array
• Coverage: Full 360‑degree speech pickup
• Networking: Built‑in Dante audio networking interface for seamless digital routing
• Networking features: Supports daisy‑chain connections for expanded coverage and multi‑room distribution
• Mounting considerations: Height‑adjustable design to fit various ceiling installations and mounting heights
• Color / Finish: Black
• Intended use: Conferencing, sound reinforcement, and audio distribution applications

The microphone is engineered to deliver reliable performance in diverse environments, from compact boardrooms to larger lecture halls. Its 360° pickup helps maintain consistent vocal clarity even as participants shift positions, while the Dante interface provides a clear path for digital signal routing across your AV network. The daisy‑chain capability enables scalable deployments without requiring extensive cabling or additional audio interfaces, making it an efficient choice for growing conference systems. The adjustable mounting height ensures you can tailor the pickup pattern to your room’s acoustics and seating layout, helping to minimize unintended noise and feedback while preserving natural voice quality. When paired with compatible ClearOne consoles and third‑party Dante devices, this microphone becomes a versatile centerpiece for any professional audio installation.

How to install ClearOne Wired Electret Condenser Microphone - Black

Step 1 — Plan placement: Assess the room layout, seating arrangement, and ceiling height to determine the best mounting location for optimal 360° pickup. Confirm available conduit paths for power (if required) and network cabling for the Dante connection.

Step 2 — Prepare mounting hardware: Gather the included mounting bracket or enclosure hardware, appropriate fasteners for your ceiling type, and a compatible cable for the Dante network (typically Cat6 or better). Verify tool availability for ceiling work and ensure power safety procedures are followed.

Step 3 — Mount the microphone: Install the microphone assembly at the chosen height. Use the adjustable mounting feature to align the mic array for ideal coverage, ensuring it sits flush with the ceiling or mounting surface as required by your installation.

Step 4 — Connect the network: Run a Dante‑compliant Ethernet cable from the microphone to your Dante network switch or hub. If you’re daisy‑chaining multiple mics, connect the first mic to the network, then chain additional mics according to your room’s coverage needs and the manufacturer’s wiring guidelines.

Step 5 — Configure in Dante Controller: Open the Dante Controller software and verify the microphone appears on the network. Route the microphone’s audio channels to the appropriate destination devices (conference room mixer, recording device, or distribution system). Adjust sample rates and channel mapping as required by your installation.

Step 6 — Test and calibrate: Run a test with participants speaking from different positions. Adjust levels, sensitivity, and any necessary calibration to achieve even pickup across the room. If available, perform a quick quick‑gain check to ensure strong intelligibility while avoiding clipping.

Step 7 — Fine‑tuning and expansion: If you plan a larger space or future expansion, configure additional mics in a daisy‑chain configuration and adjust individual channel routing to maintain consistent coverage and balanced levels. Document the setup for maintenance and future upgrades.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the main benefit of a tri‑element electret condenser ceiling microphone? The tri‑element design provides improved front‑to‑back pickup consistency and wider dynamic range, delivering clearer speech with less noise and distortion across various room conditions and seating layouts.
• Can I use this microphone in a Dante network without additional interfaces? Yes. The microphone includes a built‑in Dante interface, enabling direct digital routing to Dante‑enabled mixers, recorders, and distribution systems without needing extra audio interfaces.
• Is daisy chaining supported, and how does it work? The microphone supports daisy‑chain configurations, allowing multiple mics to be linked for expanded coverage. This reduces cabling complexity and streamlines multi‑mic deployments in larger rooms.
• How does the adjustable height feature help in different rooms? Adjustable mounting height lets you tailor the pickup pattern to ceiling height, seating arrangement, and room acoustics. This ensures even coverage and minimizes dead zones or excessive reverberation.
• What environments is this microphone best suited for? It excels in conference rooms, education spaces, boardrooms, and mid‑sized auditoriums where clear vocal pickup, reliable networking, and scalable coverage are essential.