Audix M3 Tri-Element Hanging Ceiling Microphone — Phase-Coherent Speech Capture
M3 Overview
The Audix M3 is a hanging ceiling microphone built around three phase-coherent hypercardioid capsules with a tailored frequency response optimized for speech intelligibility, actively minimizing noise from HVAC systems, keyboards, paper handling, and vibration. Its low-noise preamp circuitry delivers a high signal-to-noise ratio suited to demanding capture environments. Above-ceiling electronics are housed in a plenum-rated junction box with an RJ45 connector embedded in a proprietary brass housing for an airtight, code-compliant installation. The M3 is the right choice for AV integrators, system designers, and facilities managers deploying audio in conference rooms, courtrooms, distance learning classrooms, surgical suites, and surveillance applications.
A silicone-jacketed, balanced, shielded microphone cable runs from the capsule array to the junction box, providing a clean aesthetic at the ceiling plane while maintaining signal integrity throughout the cable run.
Key Features
- Tri-Element Hypercardioid Array — Three phase-coherent hypercardioid capsules work together to maximize on-axis speech pickup while rejecting off-axis noise and room reflections
- Speech-Optimized Frequency Response — Tailored capsule tuning minimizes low-frequency noise from HVAC, fans, vibration, keyboard strokes, and paper shuffling to prioritize intelligibility
- Low-Noise Preamp Circuitry — Onboard preamp design targets the highest achievable signal-to-noise ratio for studio-quality audio in installed environments
- Plenum-Rated Junction Box — Above-ceiling electronics enclosure meets plenum space requirements for code-compliant installation in commercial and institutional buildings
- RJ45 Connectivity in Brass Housing — Cable connections terminate via an RJ45 connector embedded within a proprietary brass housing, creating an airtight seal for reliable, long-term performance
- Silicone-Jacketed Microphone Cable — High-quality silicone jacket provides a balanced, shielded signal path and a clean, low-profile appearance at the ceiling
- Versatile Application Range — Suitable for video conferencing, distance learning, courtroom proceedings, surgical environments, ambient room miking, and surveillance
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