Hanging Ceiling Microphone for Clear Overhead Speech Capture
The Audix M55WS is a white supercardioid hanging ceiling condenser microphone designed to capture clear, focused speech from above in professional installed environments. Built for overhead signal pickup, this microphone is ideal for boardrooms, lecture halls, houses of worship, classrooms, and distance learning spaces where tabletop or handheld microphones are impractical. Its hanging design allows precise placement directly above the talker while keeping floors and surfaces free of clutter.
Supercardioid Pickup Optimized for Voice Recognition
Equipped with a supercardioid polar pattern, the M55WS tightly focuses on the intended sound source while rejecting ambient room noise and reflections. This makes it especially effective for voice recognition systems, video conferencing, and speech reinforcement where intelligibility is critical. The focused pickup pattern helps reduce feedback and improves gain before feedback in large or acoustically challenging rooms.
Integrated Electronics with Low Noise Performance
The M55WS features a fully integrated preamp circuit engineered for high sensitivity and low self-noise. This design supports distance miking without sacrificing clarity, allowing voices to be captured naturally from overhead positions. Balanced signal output and internal shielding provide immunity from RF interference caused by cell phones and wireless devices, ensuring consistent performance in modern AV environments.
Flexible Height and Rotation Control for Precise Placement
This hanging ceiling microphone includes adjustable mounting hardware that allows the microphone to hang up to 4 feet from the ceiling surface. Fingertip height adjustment and full 360-degree rotational control make it easy to fine-tune positioning without removing ceiling tiles. For applications requiring additional aiming precision, an optional aiming clip is available separately.
Simple Installation with Plenum Rated Safety Design
Installation is straightforward, requiring only a single 5/8-inch hole in the ceiling and no specialized tools. The cable assembly terminates in a solderless Phoenix connector housed in an airtight, plenum-rated metal junction box. A seismic restraint and fire safety cable are included, making the M55WS suitable for commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions with strict safety requirements.
Expandable System with Interchangeable Capsule Support
The M55WS supports optional interchangeable capsules, allowing users to adapt the microphone to different pickup patterns such as cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, or shotgun-style supercardioid. This flexibility makes it a long-term solution for evolving AV needs across conferencing, surveillance, ambient room miking, and medical or instructional environments.