Sennheiser I30H-C ME34 Cardioid Ceiling Hang Gooseneck System (30cm)

Product Overview

The Sennheiser I30H-C is a complete IS series installed-sound gooseneck microphone system designed for ceiling-suspended or overhead mounting configurations. It comprises the ME 34 cardioid condenser capsule, a 30cm MZH gooseneck tube, and a ceiling hanger mount instead of the tabletop flange used in the standard IS series systems. The ceiling hang configuration allows the microphone to be suspended above the speaking position, which is appropriate for applications where table mounting is not possible or where overhead placement is architecturally preferred. The ME 34 cardioid pattern provides directional front pickup aimed downward toward the speaker.

Product Description

The I30H-C is the ceiling-hang variant of the IS series cardioid gooseneck system, differentiated by the "H" designation indicating the ceiling hanger mount in place of the tabletop flange (MZT 30). Ceiling mounting configurations are used in installed-sound applications where conference table positions cannot accommodate surface-mounted gooseneck microphones — such as round tables without a central cable routing option, rooms where the table height or width prevents effective tabletop gooseneck positioning, or architectural environments where surface-mounted microphones are visually undesirable. The 30cm gooseneck provides sufficient length to position the ME 34 cardioid capsule at an appropriate distance from the speaker's mouth when hanging from above. The cardioid polar pattern, aimed downward, focuses pickup on the speaking position below while providing some rejection of ambient sound from other directions. This system is suited to conference rooms and meeting spaces where ceiling-suspended microphones are the preferred or only viable installation method, and where a standard cardioid pattern provides sufficient directional control. The complete kit includes all hardware required for a single ceiling-hang microphone position.

Key Features

• Ceiling Hang Mount Configuration — Designed for overhead suspension rather than tabletop installation, suitable for round tables and architecturally restricted environments.
• ME 34 Cardioid Capsule — Directional pickup aimed toward the speaker below for effective speech capture.
• 30cm Gooseneck Length — Provides appropriate standoff distance from the ceiling structure to the capsule.
• Complete Installation Kit — Capsule, gooseneck, and ceiling hanger mount included.
• Condenser Transducer — Clear voice reproduction for conferencing and speech reinforcement.

Typical Applications

• Round table conference rooms without center-routed cabling for surface mounts
• Architecturally sensitive installations where tabletop mics are visually unwanted
• Meeting rooms and boardrooms where overhead microphone placement is preferred
• Conference systems with ceiling-routed cabling infrastructure

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the I30H-C differ from the I40-C?

The I30H-C uses a ceiling hanger mount for overhead suspension, while the I40-C uses a tabletop flange for surface mounting. The I30H-C is 30cm length compared to 40cm, and is designed specifically for ceiling-hang applications where the microphone hangs downward toward the speaker.

Is the cardioid pattern effective in a ceiling-hung position?

Yes. When aimed downward, the cardioid pattern focuses on the speaking area below while providing some rejection of ambient sound from the sides. For tighter isolation requirements, the I30H-L (lobar) or I30H-S (supercardioid) variants provide more directional discrimination.

What cabling is required for the I30H-C?

The I30H-C requires a standard phantom-powered XLR connection from the ceiling to the connected preamplifier or DSP system. Ceiling-routed XLR cabling infrastructure is typically installed prior to the microphone mounting.