Audix GS1 - Surface Mount Condenser Microphone (Ceiling/Wall)
The Audix GS1 is a high-end audio engineering solution belonging to the prestigious Micro Install series. Designed specifically for professional environments where aesthetics and acoustic quality are paramount, this device is not a conventional loudspeaker, but a reference audio pickup system (condenser microphone) designed to be seamlessly integrated into ceilings and walls. Its flush-mount design makes it the preferred choice for architects and AV system designers seeking a virtually invisible component with superior sound performance.
Unlike traditional surface microphones, the GS1 solves the problem of directionality thanks to its innovative steerable capsule system. Housed within a patented base, the pickup component can be tilted and directed up to 45 degrees toward the sound source, ensuring exceptional voice clarity even when installed in high ceilings or distant locations. Manufactured in the USA using industrial-grade materials such as brass and aluminum, this device is built to withstand permanent installations with extreme durability.
The GS1's internal technology includes a fully integrated, miniaturized preamplifier, simplifying installation by eliminating the need for bulky external power adapters; it simply connects via a standard terminal block to your audio system or DSP. Furthermore, it boasts complete immunity to radio frequency (RF) interference, meaning that signals from mobile phones and GSM devices will not cause annoying noise or buzzing in your conferences or recordings, ensuring a clean and professional signal at all times.
Main Features
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Discreet "Flush-Mount" Design: It is installed flush with the surface (wall or ceiling), minimizing the visual impact and maintaining the clean aesthetic of the room.
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Directional Pickup: Patented system that allows the cardioid capsule to be pointed towards the speaker or area of interest to maximize intelligibility.
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Integrated Preamplifier: Low-noise circuitry built into the chassis, facilitating direct connection to mixers or audio matrices with phantom power.
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RF Immunity: Advanced shielding that prevents electromagnetic interference typical of mobile devices and wireless networks.
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Robust Construction: Body and grille made of high-strength machined metal, available in neutral finishes to match the architecture.
Product Benefits
The main benefit of the Audix GS1 lies in its ability to deliver studio-quality sound in a form factor that blends seamlessly into the room. For system integrators, this translates into significant time savings thanks to its easy mounting in standard electrical boxes and terminal block connection. For end users, it ensures that video conferences, security recordings, and monitoring systems sound natural and clear, eliminating the "distant sound" or "echo" effect thanks to its high sensitivity and optimized polar pattern for accurately capturing vocal frequencies.
Use Cases
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Videoconference Rooms: Ideal for capturing the voices of participants around a table without microphones visible on it.
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Auditoriums and Distance Education: Clear capture of the teacher or speaker from the ceiling or front wall.
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Security and Surveillance: High-fidelity audio monitoring in critical areas such as entrances or service counters.
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Hospitals and Medical Centers: Hygienic and discreet facilities in observation rooms or operating rooms.
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Plenary and Corporate Halls: Recording of minutes and audio transmission in formal environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Audix GS1 a speaker or a microphone?
It's a high-sensitivity in-wall microphone . Although its grille might resemble a small ceiling speaker, its function is to capture sound, not emit it.
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Does he/she need a special diet?
Yes, as it is an active capacitor, it requires phantom power (18 - 52 V) which is supplied by most standard mixing consoles and audio processors.
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How is it installed on the ceiling or wall?
It is designed to fit into a standard electrical box (single gang box) or by using the included metal mounting plate, sitting flush with the surface.
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Can it pick up sound from a great height?
Yes, its "High Output" design is optimized for long-distance pickup, being far superior to conventional microphones in standard height ceilings.
Project description
Cardioid condenser microphone for fixed surface mounting (ceiling/wall) with a low-profile flush-mount design. The device will have a frequency response of 60 Hz to 10 kHz and an output impedance of 150 ohms. It will incorporate an integrated miniaturized preamplifier and a point-and-shoot (P&S) capsule system adjustable up to 45 degrees from the axis to optimize pickup. It must offer complete immunity to RF interference and terminate with a 3-pin terminal block connector. It will require 18-52 Volt phantom power. Constructed of a brass and aluminum body with a steel grille. Designed and assembled in the USA.
