Ceiling-mounted microphone Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 with RJ-45 connectivity, model 509161

The Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 is a ceiling-mounted microphone designed for conference rooms and professional meeting spaces. With RJ-45 connectivity for networked audio integration and a low-profile overhead installation, this microphone captures speech across a room while remaining visually unobtrusive. The TeamConnect Ceiling 2 aims to provide clear meeting audio for hybrid meetings, presentations and boardroom discussions by using ceiling placement to achieve even coverage without multiple tabletop microphones.

Advantages

The ceiling installation minimizes clutter on tables and maintains a tidy meeting environment while offering wide-area voice pickup. RJ-45 network connectivity enables straightforward integration into existing audio-over-IP or Dante-compatible systems and simplifies cabling compared with multiple analog feeds. The design provides consistent speech clarity for participants around the room and helps maintain a professional appearance in business settings.

Suitable for

• Hybrid meetings with remote participants
• Boardrooms and executive meeting rooms
• Training rooms and lecture spaces
• One- and multi-speaker presentations
• Corporate conference rooms seeking minimal tabletop clutter

Key specifications

• Mounting type: ceiling-mounted installation for overhead coverage
• Connectivity: RJ-45 network connection for audio over IP integration
• Pickup pattern: designed for wide-area speech capture across a room
• Installation style: low-profile, flush or recessed ceiling mounting
• Intended use: professional conferencing and meeting environments

How to use

Install the microphone in the ceiling at the room’s acoustic center or according to the manufacturer’s placement guidelines to ensure even coverage. Connect the RJ-45 cable to the audio-over-IP or Dante network switch and configure the room’s audio system to recognize the device. Position audio processing and conferencing software to use the microphone as the primary capture source. Test and adjust system levels and network settings to achieve optimal speech clarity and minimal latency.

Usage recommendations

For reliable performance, follow recommended ceiling placement diagrams and ensure the network switch provides adequate power and bandwidth. Regularly verify firmware and system compatibility with conferencing platforms and perform acoustic tests after installation to fine-tune levels and gating settings.