Vaddio CeilingMIC, EasyIP Installation Manual

Installing CeilingMIC and EasyIP CeilingMIC D Overhead Microphones

This guide contains only the information required to install this product. Refer to the

Complete Manual for CeilingMIC and EasyIP CeilingMIC D Overhead Microphones for additional product information, compliance statements, and

warranty information.

Overview

This manual covers:

n CeilingMIC Conference Room Microphone (worldwide) – 999-85100-000

(white); 999-85150-000 (black)

n EasyIP CeilingMIC D Overhead Microphone with Dante Networked Audio

(worldwide) – 999-85810-000 (white); 999-85820-000 (black)

What's in the Box

Make sure you received all the items you expected.

CeilingMIC conference room microphone (worldwide) – 999-85100-000 (white); 999-85150-000 (black)

n In-ceiling interface box n Microphone body and strain-relief boot (white or black) n Tile brace n Trim plates, qty. 2, with mounting hardware (white or black) n Drop-down cable (white or black) n Small zip-tie n Strain relief clamp n Split grommet

EasyIP CeilingMIC D network-connected overhead microphone (worldwide) – 999-85810-000 (white); 99985820-000 (black)

Contact Vaddio Technical Support if you did not receive all the items listed.

Find full product documentation on the applicable product page(s) at legrandav.com.

Features

The CeilingMIC offers the great features and performance you expect from the EasyMic family of microphones.

The EasyIP CeilingMIC D provides the same capabilities plus Dante connectivity.

n Three-element design with improved geometry for 360° coverage and better audio pick-up n Built-in digital signal processor (DSP) n Easy access to the microphone cable connector n Designed for customizable ceiling drop cable length n EasyIP CeilingMIC D only: Dante networked audio n CeilingMIC only: Vaddio EasyMic connectivity

Document Number 411- 0033-31 Rev C – July 2020

Installing CeilingMIC and EasyIP CeilingMIC D Overhead Microphones

Installation

This section covers:

n Safety information n Tips for a successful audio installation n Tools you will need n Cabling notes n Installing the CeilingMIC n Connection diagrams

Safety Information

Warning

Follow standard safety practices when using ladders or lifts. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.

Note

All above-ceiling work must conform to local building codes and should be performed by qualified personnel.

Preparing for a Successful Audio Installation

Here are a few tips for avoiding common audio problems.

n The effective range for each Vaddio conference room microphone is about 12 ft. (3.7 m) under most

circumstances. Be sure the room design includes enough microphones to provide adequate coverage.

n Because of its geometry, the overhead microphone is less sensitive in a small area directly below it. In a small

to medium corporate conference room, it may make sense to suspend the microphone(s) above the centerline of the conference table.

n To prevent audio feedback, keep microphones at least 4 ft. (1.2 m) from speakers. More separation is better. n Place microphones closer to the people talking than to the room's speakers. This helps maintain quality echo

cancellation.

n Do not route microphone cables across or beside fluorescent light fixtures. Electrical interference from the

ballasts may degrade the audio signal.

n Mount the overhead microphone away from air vents, to avoid picking up the sounds of the HVAC system.

Tools You Will Need

To install the overhead microphone, you will need:

n Hole saw for the appropriate type of ceiling n #2 Phillips screwdriver n Wire cutters n Tape measure n Ladder or lift n Appropriate personal protective equipment

Don’t Void Your Warranty!

Caution

This product is for indoor use. Do not install it outdoors or in a humid environment without the appropriate protective enclosure. Do not allow it to come into contact with any liquid.

Do not install or operate this product if it has been dropped, damaged, or exposed to liquids. If any of these things happen, return it to Vaddio for safety and functional testing.

Installing CeilingMIC and EasyIP CeilingMIC D Overhead Microphones

Cabling Notes

Ceiling microphones are shipped with one Cat-5e cable to connect to the interface box.

Caution

When building cables for Vaddio products, do not use pass-through RJ-45 connectors. If they are crimped incorrectly, they can cause intermittent connections and degrade signal quality. Incorrectly crimped pass-through connectors can also damage the connectors on the product, which will void your warranty.

Intact – will make reliable contact with cable connector

Use Cat-5e or better cable. We recommend using high-quality connectors and a high-quality crimping tool.

We recommend shielded cabling if the cables will be coiled, run tightly with other cables, or routed near sources of electromagnetic interference such as power lines or fluorescent light fixtures.

Caution

Check your cables. Connecting a cable to the wrong port or using the wrong pin-out can result in equipment damage and will void the warranty.

Pro Tip

Label all cables at both ends.

Damaged – Bent contact fingers will NOT make reliable contact with cable connector

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