ClearOne Wired Electret Condenser Microphone - White

Designed for modern meeting rooms and high-demand conference spaces, the ClearOne Wired Electret Condenser Microphone in White delivers pristine, intelligible audio with exceptional versatility. As a sophisticated ceiling microphone array, it combines a tri-element electret condenser design with a built-in Dante networking interface, enabling effortless integration into professional audio systems. Its full 360-degree coverage ensures every speaker is captured clearly, while adjustable mounting height and flexible daisy-chain options make it ideal for everything from small huddle rooms to large boardrooms, auditoriums, and multi-zone installations. The white housing blends seamlessly with contemporary interiors, providing a discreet yet powerful audio solution that elevates collaboration and presentation quality.

• Tri-element electret condenser design for rich, natural sound with accurate voice pickup across the room.
• Full 360-degree coverage ensures consistent pickup from all directions, minimizing dead zones.
• Built-in Dante network interface enables simple, scalable digital audio distribution over IP networks.
• Daisy-chain capable for flexible conference room installations and multi-microphone configurations without signal degradation.
• Adjustable ceiling mounting height allows you to tailor capture height for optimal speech intelligibility and room acoustics.

• Microphone type: Electret condenser, tri-element array for wide, uniform pickup.
• Coverage: 360-degree, full-room audio capture with smooth, natural balance.
• Networking: Built-in Dante audio networking interface for reliable digital signal transport and integration with Dante-enabled systems.
• Daisy-chain: Supports daisy-chain configurations to connect multiple microphones or extend coverage in larger spaces.
• Mounting: Ceiling-mount design with adjustable height to fit room dimensions and optimize line-of-sight capture.
• Finish: White housing that blends into modern interior design while delivering professional performance.
• Indicator: LED status indicator for quick visual cues during setup and operation.

How to install ClearOne Wired Electret Condenser Microphone

• Plan the mounting location: Choose a ceiling position that provides balanced audio coverage for all participants. Consider room geometry, furniture, and potential reflective surfaces to minimize acoustic issues.
• Prepare the mounting area: Use the included ceiling plate or mounting hardware. Verify that the ceiling structure can support the microphone and any weight considerations for ceiling installations.
• Attach the microphone housing: Secure theTri-element electret condenser microphone to the ceiling plate, adjusting the height to achieve the desired pickup pattern. Ensure the microphone is firmly fastened and level for consistent coverage.
• Route network and power connections: Connect the built-in Dante interface to your digital audio network using standard Ethernet cabling. If your installation requires daisy-chaining, run the appropriate cable to the next unit, following your network diagram and ensuring proper grounding and cable management.
• Configure the Dante network: In your Dante-enabled mixing console or network controller, assign the microphone’s channels to the desired input routes. Verify latency settings, sample rate synchronization, and channel naming to simplify routing and future troubleshooting.
• Test and optimize: Power up the system and perform a comprehensive test with multiple speakers and participants. Listen for consistent levels, verify coverage in all seating areas, and adjust height or angle if necessary to optimize intelligibility and reduce room echo or feedback.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What environments is this microphone best suited for? A: It is ideal for conference rooms, corporate boardrooms, lecture halls, training rooms, and multi-zone installations where clear, centralized audio pickup is essential and a clean ceiling aesthetic is desired.
• Q: How does the 360-degree coverage benefit my system? A: 360-degree coverage ensures uniform voice pickup from all seating positions, reducing the need for multiple boundary mics and minimizing dead zones, which simplifies room design and improves speech intelligibility.
• Q: What is Dante, and why is it important here? A: Dante is a leading digital audio networking technology that streams multiple channels over standard Ethernet. Integrated Dante enables high-quality, low-latency audio distribution and easy routing to compatible mixers, processors, and recorders, simplifying system design and scalability.
• Q: Can I add more microphones to this system? A: Yes. The microphone supports daisy-chaining, allowing you to expand coverage across larger spaces or multiple zones while maintaining synchronized, high-quality audio delivery.
• Q: How do I adjust height for optimal capture? A: The unit is designed with adjustable mounting height to tailor the acoustic capture to your room’s dimensions. Position the microphone to maximize direct speech capture while minimizing unwanted room reflections and ambient noise.