Complete Dante Ceiling Microphone Solution for Networked Audio Systems
The Audix M3WDK is a complete tri-element hanging ceiling microphone kit designed for networked audio installations that require consistent voice clarity, simplified wiring, and dependable performance. This bundled solution combines the Audix M3 tri-element hanging ceiling microphone with the DN43 Dante AES67 microphone interface, providing everything needed to deploy a high-quality ceiling mic system over standard Ethernet infrastructure. It is built for environments such as conference rooms, courtrooms, classrooms, healthcare facilities, and large meeting spaces where intelligible speech capture is critical.
Tri-Element Hanging Microphone Optimized for Speech Pickup
At the center of the system is the Audix M3 hanging ceiling microphone, featuring three phase-coherent hypercardioid condenser capsules. These capsules work together to deliver even coverage directly below the microphone while rejecting unwanted room noise from HVAC systems, paper movement, and ambient activity. The frequency response and pickup pattern are tuned specifically for spoken word, making the M3 ideal for voice-focused applications like video conferencing, distance learning, and legal proceedings.
Low Noise Performance with Full RF Immunity
The M3 microphone uses gold-diaphragm condenser elements and a low-impedance design to deliver very high output with low self-noise. Complete RF shielding ensures immunity from interference caused by mobile devices, wireless equipment, and nearby electronics. This allows the system to maintain clean, stable audio even in RF-heavy environments such as corporate buildings, hospitals, and campuses with dense wireless traffic.
DN43 Dante Interface for Simplified Network Integration
The included Audix DN43 interface serves as the connection point between the microphone and the Dante or AES67 audio network. It supports one dedicated input for the M3 tri-element microphone and a second input for Audix RJ45-equipped single-element microphones. The interface delivers 24-bit, 48 kHz digital audio over Ethernet, reducing the need for traditional analog cabling and allowing easy routing to DSPs, mixers, and recording systems on the network.
Advanced Control, Filtering, and Logic Support
Each input on the DN43 interface offers independently selectable preamp gain, along with low-pass and high-pass filtering to further refine speech intelligibility. The interface also provides logic inputs and outputs to support button control, contact closure, and LED indicators managed by network-connected DSPs. All settings are configurable via software, enabling system designers to fine-tune performance without physical adjustments once installed.
Designed for Fast, Clean, and Code-Compliant Installation
The M3WDK kit includes a 3-foot plenum-rated cable and two seismic and fire safety cable restraints, making it suitable for above-ceiling installations in commercial spaces. All visible components are color-matched for a clean appearance, and the low-impedance design supports long cable runs without signal degradation. Power is supplied via PoE from any IEEE 802.3af-compliant network switch, eliminating the need for external power supplies.
Ideal for Professional AV, Education, and Healthcare Environments
This integrated microphone solution is well suited for professional AV installations where audio quality, reliability, and ease of deployment matter. By combining a purpose-built ceiling microphone with a Dante AES67 interface, the M3WDK reduces installation time, minimizes wiring complexity, and delivers consistent results across a wide range of voice-centric applications.