Crestron DM-NAX-POD-MIC – PoE Microphone Pod for DM NAX Intelligent Audio

Product Overview

The Crestron DM-NAX-POD-MIC is a PoE-powered tabletop microphone pod designed for integration with the Crestron DM NAX Intelligent Audio platform. It provides 360° microphone coverage via a 12-element array with a 7.5 ft pickup radius, making it suitable for conference room and collaboration space voice capture. The unit connects via dual Ethernet ports, with one dedicated for PoE power and control, and one for Audio-over-IP traffic.

Product Description

The DM-NAX-POD-MIC delivers full-duplex audio with IEEE 1329 Type 1 compliance, automatic gain control, and dynamic noise suppression, providing clean voice capture in varying acoustic environments. It integrates directly into a DM NAX audio-over-IP distribution network without requiring a separate digital signal processor or analog audio infrastructure. The unit sits on a tabletop and does not support ceiling or wall mounting. Its 12-element microphone array with 360° pickup captures voices from all directions within the coverage radius, reducing the need for directional microphone placement.

Key Features

• 12-element 360° microphone array; 7.5 ft (2.3 m) pickup radius
• PoE-powered (IEEE 802.3af Class 0, 12.95 W)
• Full-duplex audio; IEEE 1329 Type 1 compliant
• Automatic gain control and dynamic noise suppression
• Dedicated Audio-over-IP Ethernet port (100/1000 Mbps) and separate PoE/control port (100BASE-TX)
• DHCP network addressing; Crestron DM NAX Intelligent Audio platform compatible
• Lightly textured black plastic enclosure with perforated stainless steel grilles
• Tabletop mounting only; die-cast aluminum bottom

Typical Applications

• Conference room tabletop microphone for DM NAX Intelligent Audio systems
• Huddle space voice capture connected to a DM NAX audio-over-IP network
• Boardroom and executive meeting room audio input device
• Education collaboration space with distributed audio-over-IP infrastructure
• DM NAX system upgrade from legacy analog audio inputs to IP-based microphone capture

Technical Specifications

• Model: DM-NAX-POD-MIC
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.3 in. x 4.70 in. x 4.70 in. (33 mm x 120 mm x 120 mm)
• Power: PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 0 (12.95 W PD); requires 802.3af compliant PoE switch or PSE
• Microphones: 12-element 360° array
• Pickup Radius: 7.5 ft (2.3 m)
• Audio: Full-duplex; IEEE 1329 Type 1; AGC; dynamic noise suppression
• Ethernet (Audio): 100/1000 Mbps auto-switching; DHCP; dedicated Audio-over-IP port
• Ethernet (Control/PoE): 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T; PoE PD port (LAN 1)
• Enclosure: Lightly textured black plastic; perforated stainless steel grilles; die-cast aluminum bottom
• Mounting: Tabletop only
• Operating Temperature: 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C)
• Humidity: 10 to 95% RH (non-condensing)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the DM-NAX-POD-MIC require a separate audio DSP or mixer?
A: No. The DM-NAX-POD-MIC integrates directly into the Crestron DM NAX Intelligent Audio network, which handles audio routing and processing via the DM NAX platform. No separate external DSP or mixer is required.

Q: Can the DM-NAX-POD-MIC be ceiling or wall mounted?
A: No. The DM-NAX-POD-MIC is designed for tabletop placement only. For ceiling microphone applications, consider Crestron ceiling microphone solutions compatible with the DM NAX platform.

Q: What is the maximum cable run length to the DM-NAX-POD-MIC?
A: Standard CAT cable length limitations apply: up to 328 ft (100 m) for 100 Mbps and up to 328 ft (100 m) for PoE delivery per IEEE 802.3 specifications.