ClearOne Ceiling Microphone Array User Manual
Ceiling Microphone Array
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 1
Product Overview
Device Application
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INSTALLATION
Physical Characteristics
Microphone Array Dimensions (Excluding Cables and Mounting)
Cables
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Pass-through Mounting Assembly
Tools Required
Determining the Placement
Installing the Microphone Array
SOFTWARE SETUP OF THE CEILING MICROPHONE ARRAY
Converge Pro Microphone Array Setup
Interact Pro Microphone Array Setup
Interact AT Microphone Array Setup
COMPLIANCE
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
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Introduction
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The ClearOne Ceiling Microphone Array enhances any conferencing application which
demands high-quality audio. The Ceiling Microphone Array is easily installed and combines
affordability with exceptional audio quality. The Ceiling Microphone Array features three
microphones that are mounted together into a single unit array, providing the rich sound of
three individual unidirectional microphones while maintaining full 360 degree coverage. The
design minimizes noise pickup from sources near the ceiling and frees table space while
maintaining speech quality and intelligibility.
DEVICE APPLICATION
The Ceiling Microphone Array is ideal for use in medium to large conference rooms, training
rooms, court rooms, learning centers, convention centers; any area needing unobtrusive,
quality audio pickup.
Installation should be done by a qualified Dealer Service representative.
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Installation
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Microphone Array Dimensions (Excluding Cables and Mounting)
Length: 3.3 in (8.38 cm)
Diameter: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
CABLES
Two cables and a mixer adapter are used for connecting from the microphone array through
the pass-through Mounting Assembly to the mixer.
• One 4-pin mini-XLR cable is used for connecting the microphone array to the pass-through
Mounting Assembly. (Both 12-inch and 24-inch 4-pin mini-XLR drop-down cables are
provided allowing you to use the most suitable length.) A grommet is included to cover
where the cable connects to the pass-through mounting assembly.
• One 25-foot RJ45 Male to RJ45 Male CAT5e cable is used connecting at the pass-through
mounting assembly going to the mixer. If required this cable can be extended to 328Ft
(100m) using the 568B wiring standard.
• One RJ45 Male to mixer adapter is used to connect the RJ45 cable to the mixer. (There are
two types depending on which is ordered - one with 3 mini-Phoenix connectors, one with
3 XLR-M connectors.)
The microphone array is phantom powered by the mixer through the mixer adapter, the RJ45
cable and the 4-pin mini-XLR cable.
INSTALLATION MANUAL 2
PASS-THROUGH MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
SINGLE MICROPHONE ARRAY PICK-UP PATTERN
120° from mic array
(Best pick-up)
180° from mic array
(Good pick-up)
DUAL MICROPHONE ARRAY PICK-UP PATTERN
120° from either mic array
(Best pick-up)
180° from either mic array
(Good pick-up)
This assembly includes a threaded body with integrated mini-XLR and RJ45 connectors, and
the required washers and nuts for fastening in a suspended ceiling tile.
Microphone Array End
Includes 4-pin Mini-XLR Connector
Cable to Mixer End
Includes Female RJ45 Connector
TOOLS REQUIRED
You will need a drill and a 1-inch hole saw bit to install the mounting adapter, and an adjustable wrench to tighten the adapter fittings.
DETERMINING THE PLACEMENT
Determine the placement of the Ceiling Microphone Array by the characteristics of the room
where it will be installed and the pickup pattern of the microphone array. The choice of either
the 12 or 24-inch microphone cable determines how close the microphone array is to the users
below and how wide the pickup pattern extends. Single and Dual Array pickup patterns and
placements are illustrated below:
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