A Quick Look at the CeilingMIC
Interface box
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Provides AEC reference from far end and applies it to each microphone element
individually
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New design emphasizes simplicity and ease of connection
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Up to 100 ft. cable distance from the interface box to the connected device
Trim plates
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White or black, to match the microphone body
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Two-piece design can be installed after the rest of the installation is complete
Drop-down cable
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Matches the trim ring and microphone body
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Up to 15 ft. (4.6 m) drop-down cable length supported
Strain relief boot
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Securely grips the drop cable to prevent tension at the connector
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Split design and flexible material for easy installation
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Accomodates standard category cable; installers can build cable to length
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Clean lines for visual appeal
Microphone body
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Three-element design with improved geometry for 360° coverage with better audio pick-up
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Each microphone element features integrated echo cancellation and Digital Signal Processing (DSP), including
equalization, filtering and automatic gain control (AGC)
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Easy access to the cable connector in the microphone
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New cloth-wrapped design
Note
Contact Vaddio Technical Support if your installation requires a drop-down cable longer than 15 ft. (4.6 m).
Preparing for a Successful Audio Installation
Here are a few tips for avoiding common audio problems.
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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.
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Because of the microphone geometry, sensitivity is somewhat reduced in a small area directly below the
CeilingMIC. In a small to medium corporate conference room, it may make sense to suspend the CeilingMIC(s)
above the centerline of the conference table.
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To prevent audio feedback, keep microphones at least 4 ft. (1.2 m) from speakers. More separation is better.
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Always place microphones closer to the people talking than to the speakers. This helps maintain quality echo
cancellation.
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Do not route CeilingMIC cables across or beside fluorescent light fixtures; electrical interference from the
ballasts may degrade the audio signal.
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Mount the CeilingMIC away from air vents; they can pick up the sounds of the HVAC system.
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Do not let cats play with CeilingMIC conference room microphones. (OK, that's not actually a common
problem.)
Installing CeilingMIC Conference Room Microphones
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