Audix CBLM3TERM - RJ45 to Microphone Terminal Block Breakout Cable M3
Optimize your professional audio installations with the Audix CBLM3TERM , a high-performance interface cable designed specifically for the Audix M3 three-element ceiling microphone series. This component is essential for system integrators seeking a clean, secure, and interference-free connection between structured cabling infrastructure and audio processing equipment.
The CBLM3TERM acts as a critical bridge in the signal chain. Its primary function is to convert the unified output of the M3 microphone (traveling via CAT7/RJ45 cabling) into three discrete analog signals, ready to be connected directly to digital signal processors (DSPs), automatic mixers, or audio matrices that use Euroblock or Phoenix inputs. By eliminating the need for field soldering or bulky XLR adapters, this cable significantly streamlines the equipment rack termination process.
Manufactured to rigorous standards, the cable features full shielding that protects the integrity of the audio signal against electromagnetic (EMI) and radio frequency (RFI) interference, ensuring that the M3 microphone's crystal-clear voice capture reaches the processor without added noise. Its approximately 1.5-meter length provides the flexibility needed to organize cabling within rack cabinets, allowing for neat and professional management.
Main features
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Dedicated Interface Conversion: Transforms one female RJ45 input into three independent balanced outputs using terminal block connectors.
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Design for M3 Series: Specifically designed to handle the three discrete audio channels generated by the Audix M3 ceiling microphone capsules.
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Shielded Construction: Keeps the signal chain protected against electrical noise, crucial for corporate or educational environments with a high density of electronic equipment.
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Phoenix/Euroblock connectors: Facilitates direct connection to most modern DSP processors without the need for manual wire stripping or the use of complex tools.
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Plug-and-Play Installation: The female RJ45 connector allows for quick attachment to the infrastructure cable coming from the ceiling, simplifying maintenance and future changes.
Benefits for the integrator
Using the Audix CBLM3TERM represents a considerable time saving on site. Instead of manually fabricating breakout cables, which is prone to phase or wiring errors, the integrator has a factory-finished and tested solution. This ensures complete consistency in large installations with multiple ceiling microphones, guaranteeing that each channel (Left, Right, Center/Surround) reaches the correct DSP port without confusion.
Use cases
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Videoconference Rooms: Connecting M3 ceiling microphones to dedicated video codecs or audio processors in boardrooms.
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Auditoriums and Distance Education: Integration of ambient audio capture in learning management systems or conference recording.
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Audio Zoning: Installations where it is necessary to separate the signals from the three M3 capsules to send them to different zones or for advanced automatic mixing.
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Dense Equipment Racks: Environments where space is limited and the use of large XLR connectors is avoided in favor of compact terminal strips.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can this cable be used to connect the microphone directly to a network switch?
No, although it uses RJ45 connectors, this cable carries analog audio signals, not digital data or Ethernet. Connecting it to a network switch could damage the equipment.
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Do I need special tools to install it?
No, the RJ45 side is direct insertion and the terminal blocks usually have screws or spring mechanisms to attach to the DSP.
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Is it compatible with microphones other than the M3?
It is designed specifically for the Audix M3 system pinout (pin configuration). Its use with other RJ45 audio equipment will depend on whether they exactly match the Audix wiring scheme.
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Does the cable support phantom power?
Yes, the cabling is designed to allow the passage of the Phantom power needed to operate the M3 microphone condenser capsules from the DSP.
Project description
1.52-meter shielded breakout interface cable for a three-element ceiling microphone system. It features a female RJ45 input connector that distributes the signal to three 3-pin Phoenix-type terminal block output connectors. The oxygen-free copper conductor is shielded for RF immunity. Designed for interconnecting the microphone's CAT7 infrastructure drop and the balanced analog inputs of digital signal processors (DSPs) or fixed-installation mixers.
