Ceiling microphone options for the commercial audiovisual (AV) industry used to be of the take-it-or-leave-it variety. Choices were limited to larger, more cumbersome tiles that limited design options and were difficult to install.

Read on to discover how newer choices overcome these issues to provide more flexible audio experiences in commercial spaces.

Simplifying Ceiling Mic Installation

In the past, integrators had to make do with 2’-by-2’ square ceiling tile microphones that were hard to manage for many installations and ceiling types.

Ceiling mic setup was so complex that integrators often had to repeatedly return to make time-consuming adjustments after the initial installation. It wasn’t easy to set up zones or change settings. And even if integrators went through the trouble to adjust settings, the microphones lacked the flexibility required for customizing audio for the room.

Creating a New Generation of Ceiling Mics

Organizations and integrators now have more ceiling microphone options in smaller sizes for creating more useful room designs.

Today’s integrators also have the option of choosing beamforming technology that captures clear audio by focusing on each person speaking. And they can set coverage zones where they want microphones to follow seated and moving speakers.

Innovative audio manufacturer solutions enable integrators to customize audio according to the space and its uses. They also provide microphones with the flexibility to use as much or little internal processing as they want.

Modern ceiling mics should be tested against industry standards and work seamlessly with the most commonly used room systems. Ceiling microphones that meet these criteria create a superior experience for end users because they’re easier to use and provide reliable audio performance.

Creating Better Audio Experiences

Audio-Technica solutions provide reliability, durability, and crystal clear sound. The ATND1061 Beamforming Ceiling Array Microphone is no exception, offering both simplicity and high-performance audio for meeting spaces, conference rooms, and boardrooms.

Audio-Technica’s ATND1061DAN Beamforming Ceiling Array Microphone is 9" by 9", making it easier to manage. Its smaller form factor makes it easier to mount and use flexibly in installation design.

Everything you need to install the microphone comes in the box to save integrators time and effort. It’s a one-box commercial solution that provides quality audio for end users, as well as simplicity for integrators and technology managers. The solution includes hardware for flush, surface, or VESA mounting options so that it can be used for a variety of ceiling types.

The ATND1061DAN is certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms as part of a Q-SYS system. 

Q-SYS certification streamlines network configuration, which simplifies the integration and setup process for installers. Additionally, remote management allows you to check microphone status, set up zones, and change settings.

The microphone also comes with user-friendly Digital Microphone Manager software, which simplifies room configuration, zone setup, and optimization of system and audio settings. The system comes with an infrared remote control so users can directly mute the mics, change power save modes, and more. Important features include:

• Beamforming technology with voice detection to filter out unwanted sounds;
• 32 user-defined pickup zones to coer a variety of spaces and meeting types;
• Built-in intelligent digital signal processing (DSP) for powerful processing capabilities, including automix, noise reduction, acoustic echo cancellation (AEC), 4-band EQ, and automatic gain control (AGC).

Come see us at InfoComm 2023, Booth 3554 to hear the quality of the ATND1061 Beamforming Ceiling Array Microphone for yourself.