Audix M40W6HC - Hypercardioid Gooseneck Ceiling Hanging Microphone (White)
The Audix M40W6HC represents excellence in audio capture solutions for professional fixed installations. Designed to blend seamlessly into corporate and educational environments, this miniature condenser microphone combines discreet aesthetics with high-fidelity acoustic performance. Its white finish and streamlined form factor allow it to visually blend with most modern architectural ceilings, eliminating the need for desktop microphones and cluttered cables that clutter the workspace.
What sets the M40W6HC apart is its advanced internal engineering. Unlike other hanging microphones that require bulky external preamp modules, this device features a fully integrated preamp within its compact chassis. This greatly simplifies setup and ensures pure signal transmission from the source. Equipped with a hypercardioid polar pattern capsule, it offers superior directional control, accurately capturing sound from above while effectively rejecting ambient noise and lateral room reflections.
Vocal clarity is the priority of this design. With a frequency response optimized specifically for the human voice range and high sensitivity, the M40W6HC is capable of capturing subtle nuances even at a distance. Furthermore, it incorporates shielding technology essential for the modern world: complete immunity to radio frequency (RF) interference. This ensures that meetings and conferences are not interrupted by annoying buzzing or static from mobile phones, GSM devices, and nearby wireless networks.
Main features
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Total RF Immunity: Advanced shielding protects the audio signal against interference from mobile devices and wireless networks, ensuring clean sound at all times.
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Hypercardioid "Point and Shoot" Pattern: Offers a narrower and more focused pickup angle than standard cardioid models, ideal for higher ceilings or rooms with complex acoustics.
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Integrated Preamplifier: The necessary electronics are contained within the microphone body, eliminating the need for external adapters and facilitating direct connection to mixers or DSPs.
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6-inch (approx. 15 cm) Gooseneck Design: Allows you to precisely orient and angle the capsule towards the desired speaker area to maximize intelligibility.
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Discreet Installation: Its slim profile and matte white finish blend seamlessly into the aesthetics of boardrooms, auditoriums, and medical centers.
Benefits for the workspace
Implementing the Audix M40W6HC transforms the dynamics of any meeting room. By raising the audio pickup to the ceiling, conference tables are freed from cable clutter and surface microphones, allowing for more flexible furniture placement and a much cleaner, more professional appearance. For system integrators, ease of installation is a key benefit; it requires only a standard hole in the ceiling plate and mounts securely, reducing on-site labor time.
Ideal use cases
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Corporate Videoconferences (VTC): Clear capture of all participants without invading their personal space.
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Distance Education and Hybrid Classrooms: Allows the teacher to move freely or capture questions from students without passing around a handheld microphone.
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Operating Rooms and Medical Wards: Where hygiene and free space are critical, and there can be no cables on the floor or tables.
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Audio and Security Surveillance: Thanks to its high sensitivity to capture ambient sounds in detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this microphone need power?
Yes, being a condenser microphone with a built-in preamp, it requires phantom power (18-52V) from the mixer or audio interface to function.
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What does "Hypercardioid" mean in this context?
This means the microphone has a narrower, focused pickup area directly below or in the direction it's pointed, rejecting more sound from the sides compared to a standard microphone. This helps reduce echo and background noise.
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How do I connect the microphone?
The microphone cable usually terminates in bare wires or a terminal block connector (Phoenix) to facilitate connection to fixed installation systems or plenum junction boxes.
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Is it difficult to install in a false ceiling?
No, it's designed for quick installation. It generally only requires drilling a 5/8-inch (approx. 16 mm) hole in the ceiling plate and using the supplied mounting hardware.
Project description
Supply and installation of a miniature condenser microphone for ceiling mounting with a fully integrated preamplifier. The microphone must offer a hypercardioid polar pattern for controlled directional pickup and a frequency response of 60 Hz to 10 kHz optimized for speech intelligibility. It must have proven immunity to RF/GSM interference. The construction will include a flexible 6-inch (152 mm) gooseneck for positioning, a white finish, and a 12 mm gold-vapor capsule. It will require 18-52V phantom power and have a sensitivity of approximately 37 mV/Pa. The output connector will be compatible with terminal blocks for permanent installation.
