Sennheiser I30H-L ME36 Lobar Ceiling Hang Gooseneck System (30cm)

Product Overview

The Sennheiser I30H-L is a complete IS series ceiling-hang gooseneck microphone system comprising the ME 36 supercardioid/lobar condenser capsule, a 30cm MZH gooseneck tube, and a ceiling hanger mount. It provides the maximum directional isolation of the ME 36 lobar capsule in a ceiling-suspension configuration, suited to government chambers, assembly rooms, and formal conference facilities where overhead microphone mounting is required and strict inter-channel isolation between delegate positions must be maintained. The complete kit includes all hardware for a single ceiling-hung microphone position.

Product Description

The I30H-L is the ceiling-hang version of the IS series maximum-isolation lobar gooseneck system, providing the ME 36 lobar capsule in an overhead mounting configuration. Ceiling-hang microphone deployments in government chambers and assembly rooms address installations where the number of seats and room geometry make it impractical or impossible to route cabling through each conference table position for surface-mounted goosenecks. The overhead approach routes cabling through the ceiling infrastructure and positions the microphone directly above each delegate seat, where the ME 36 lobar capsule can be aimed downward toward the specific speaking position. The lobar polar pattern provides the tightest directional discrimination available in the ME capsule range when aimed at the speaker below, rejecting sound from adjacent positions and the surrounding room environment more aggressively than cardioid or supercardioid alternatives. In large assembly rooms and government chambers with dozens of microphone positions, this level of isolation is critical for intelligible multi-channel audio and effective automatic microphone mixing. The 30cm gooseneck provides the standoff distance from the ceiling structure needed to position the capsule at an appropriate capture distance from the speaker.

Key Features

• ME 36 Lobar Capsule — Maximum directional isolation in the IS series for overhead government chamber and assembly room deployments.
• Ceiling Hang Mount — Overhead suspension configuration for rooms where table surface mounting is impractical.
• 30cm Gooseneck Length — Appropriate standoff from ceiling to capsule for effective speech capture.
• Complete Installation Kit — Capsule, gooseneck, and ceiling hanger mount included.
• Maximum Inter-Channel Isolation — Lobar pattern rejects adjacent delegate positions when aimed from above.

Typical Applications

• Government and legislative chambers with overhead ceiling-routed microphone infrastructure
• Large assembly rooms where table surface mounting is not feasible
• Multi-seat formal installations requiring maximum delegate position isolation
• Council chambers and court rooms with ceiling cabling systems

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

When is a ceiling-hang configuration preferred over tabletop mounting?

Ceiling-hang configurations are preferred when table surface mounting is impractical due to room geometry, round tables without cable routing, or architectural requirements for a clean table surface. They are also used when ceiling infrastructure is already in place for cable routing.

Is the ME 36 lobar effective when aimed downward from a ceiling position?

Yes. The lobar pattern maintains its tight directional discrimination when aimed downward. Proper aiming of the gooseneck toward the delegate's speaking position below is important for optimal performance.