Audix M70W User Manual

M70

M70

FLUSH MOUNT CEILING MIC

OVERVIEW

The M70 is an innovative flush mount condenser microphone designed for
distance miking. Features include a fully integrated preamp, an extremely
high sensitivity rating of 38 millivolts and a small footprint of only 3 inches
in diameter. The M70 applications include video conferencing, distance
learning, hospital rooms, surveillance and ambient room miking. The M70
offers a flush mount solution, easy installation and allows the microphone
to completely disappear from view without sacrificing sound quality.

The M70 capsule is housed within a patented cradle that enables the
microphone to be aimed and focused up to an angle of 45 degrees towards
the sound source. In addition, the M70 has complete immunity from RF
interference caused by cell phones and GSM devices.

The M70 terminates in a terminal block connector and is easy to install,
requiring just a 2 inch hole to be drilled with no additional tools. The M70
comes in stock white and is also available in a satin nickel finish.

M70W

FEATURES

• High output for distance miking

• Immunity from RF interference

• Miniaturized integrated preamp circuitry

MODEL VARIATIONS

M70W - White finish
M70N - Satin nickel finish

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Cable - 1’ integrated mic cable terminating with a 3-pin terminal block con­nector (CONN170F).
Connector - The mating 3-pin terminal block connector (CONN170M) is also
provided for easy solderless connection.
JBM70 - UL Rated, Metal Plenum Junction Box with 1.56 mm / .063 in
seismic & fire cable restraint.

• 12 mm gold vapor diaphragm

• Includes plenum rated box

• No external power adaptor

• Point and shoot directivity

• Designed, manufactured, assembled &

tested in the USA

• 3 year warranty

APPLICATIONS

• VideoConferencing

• DistanceLearning

• Survelliance

• HospitalandMedicalProcedures

• AmbientRoomMiking

M70

SPECIFICATIONS

Transducer Type

Frequency Response

Polar Pattern

Output Impedance

Sensitivity

Signal to Noise Ratio

Equivalent Noise Level

Maximum SPL

Dynamic Range

Power Requirements

Connector

Polarity

Materials / Finish

Recommended Cable

Length

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

POLAR PATTERNS

Condenser

60 Hz - 10 kHz

Cardioid

150 ohms

38 mV / Pa @ 1k

72 dB

22 dB

≥130 dB

108 dB

18 - 52V phantom

3-pin Phoenix fe

Positive pressure on diaphragm
produces positive voltage on pin
2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR
connector

Brass, Aluminum and Steel White
or Nickel

Belden 9451P or 82761

176 mm / 6.9 in

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER SPECIFICATIONS

The microphone shall be of the condenser type with a cardioid polar
pattern. The microphone shall be protected from RF interference.
The microphone shall have a fully integrated preamp circuitry
thereby eliminating the need for a remote preamplifier module. The
microphone shall operate on 18-52 Volts DC and the nominal output
impedance shall be equal to 150 ohms at 1 kHz. The microphone shall
have a sensitivity of 38 mV / Pa at 1 kHz. The microphone shall have
a maximum SPL level of ≥130 dB with THD of 0.5%. The microphone
shall be machined out of brass, aluminum and the dimensions shall
be 65 mm in diameter by 10 mm in depth. The microphone shall have
the ability to be aimed and rotated within a radius of 60 degrees. The
microphone shall be housed within a plenum rated junction box which
will conceal and protect wiring from the microphone and the terminal
connectors. The microphone shall be the Audix M70.

OPERATION

The M70W is a low impedance microphone and should be plugged
into a “mic level” input on your dsp, mixer, or recording device. The
M70 requires phantom power and will NOT operate without phantom
power voltage (18-52 Volts) which is available on most professional mic
preamps and mixing devices. If phantom power is not available on your
equipment, you will have to procure a phantom power supply (such
as the Audix APS2). Avoid plugging or unplugging the microphone
into or out of the audio system unless the channel is muted or the
volume of the system turned down. Failure to do so may result in a
loud “popping” noise which could seriously damage the speakers in the
sound system.

EXPLODED VIEW

1.56mm / .063 in seismic &

Brass strain relief for
outer cable

3 pin terminal

connector

DIMENSIONS

Ceiling Tile with 2” (51 mm) Hole

*Ceiling Thickness
MIN. 0.4” (10 mm)
MAX 0.8” (21 mm)

0.5”

(13.5 mm)

2.5”

(64 mm)

* For thicker mounts contact Audix

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please register your product online at www.audixusa.com/docs_12/about/product_registration.shtml.

SERVICE AND WARRANTY

This microphone is under warranty for a period of 3 years to be free of defects in material and workmanship. In the event of a product failure due to materials or workmanship, Audix will
repair or replace said product at no charge with proof of purchase. Audix does not pay or reimburse shipping costs for warranty repairs or returns. The warranty excludes any causes other
than manufacturing defects, such as normal wear, abuse, environmental damage, shipping damage or failure to use or maintain the product per the supplied instructions. No Implied
Warranties: All implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby excluded. The liability of Audix, if any,
for damages relating to allegedly defective products shall be limited to the actual price paid by Dealer for such products and shall in no event include incidental or consequential damages
of any kind. Should your microphone fail in any way, please contact the Audix Service department at 503.682.6933. A Return Authorization is required before returning any product.
OTHER THAN THIS WARRANTY, AUDIX MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS. AUDIX
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR BASED ON THE SALE, USE, STORAGE OR DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCTS, AUDIX’S
SERVICE WORK, BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF AUDIX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Plenum Cable Diameter

- Min. 0.1” (2.5 mm)

- Max 0.16” (4.0 mm)

Ceiling Tile with 51 mm / 2 in hole

fire cable restraint

JBM70 Plenum Rated

DIMENSIONS

Box (100 x 100 x 40 mm)

(MM)

M70 with threaded
post & knurled nut

ALL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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