Audix M3 Tri-Element Hanging Ceiling Microphone — Phase-Coherent Hypercardioid Ceiling Array
M3 Overview
The Audix M3 is a tri-element hanging ceiling microphone designed for installations where aesthetics, speech intelligibility, and ease of deployment are equally critical. It incorporates three phase-coherent hypercardioid capsules with a tailored frequency response that minimizes noise from vibration, paper shuffling, keyboard strokes, fans, and HVAC systems. Low-noise preamp circuitry delivers high signal-to-noise performance suited to demanding capture environments including video conferencing, distance learning, courtrooms, and surgical suites. System integrators and AV professionals will find the M3 well-suited for permanent installations requiring discreet, high-quality audio pickup.
A silicone-jacketed, balanced, shielded microphone cable provides a clean aesthetic drop from the ceiling, while 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 seal.
Key Features
- Tri-Element Hypercardioid Array — Three phase-coherent hypercardioid capsules work together to maximize speech pickup while rejecting off-axis noise sources
- Speech-Optimized Frequency Response — Tailored to minimize interference from HVAC, vibration, paper shuffling, and keyboard noise for improved intelligibility
- Low-Noise Preamp Circuitry — Designed for maximum signal-to-noise ratio, delivering studio-quality audio in installed environments
- Plenum-Rated Junction Box — Above-ceiling electronics housed in a plenum-rated enclosure for compliance with commercial building codes
- RJ45 Connectivity in Brass Housing — Proprietary brass housing provides an airtight seal around the RJ45 cable connection for reliable, long-term signal integrity
- Silicone-Jacketed Microphone Cable — Balanced and shielded cable drop delivers a clean visual profile suitable for high-visibility installations
- Versatile Application Range — Suitable for video conferencing, distance learning, courtrooms, surgical suites, ambient room miking, and surveillance

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