Sennheiser TeamConnect SL Ceiling 2 Microphone Array with extension brackets (White) - 507478

Product Overview

The Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 is a beamforming ceiling microphone array with 28 capsules and patented automatic dynamic beamforming, supplied here with the extension brackets that adapt it to a 2 ft ceiling grid. It covers up to 80 m² from a single unit and delivers audio over Dante or analog, powered by PoE, which makes it the reference specification for large conference rooms and multi-purpose rooms with no table microphones.

Product Description

Automatic dynamic beamforming is what distinguishes this array from a fixed-lobe ceiling microphone: 28 KE 10-237 capsules steer pickup to the active talker rather than opening a static pattern over the whole room. Exclusion zones keep an HVAC diffuser or a corridor door out of the pickup, and priority zones bias the array toward a lectern or head-of-table position. TruVoicelift adds local reinforcement without a separate microphone system, which matters in a large all-hands room where the far end and the back of the room both need to hear.

The set includes SL CM EB US extension brackets, which is the practical reason to specify this bundle: the array housing measures 590 × 590 mm, and the four metal angle brackets extend it to 605 mm so the unit sits flush in a standard 2 ft grid ceiling. Without them, a nominal 2 ft tile opening leaves a visible gap. For a 625 mm metric grid the SL CM EB 625 brackets are the correct part, and where the ceiling is open or hard-lidded the SL CM SK suspension kit hangs the array from structure instead.

Deployment is a single Cat cable run. One RJ-45 socket carries PoE (IEEE 802.3af Class 3, max. 11 W) plus data and control, and audio leaves over two Dante network audio ports or a 3-pin analog connection socket. That single-cable install is why integrators specify a ceiling array over table microphones in rooms with movable furniture. The unit is tested according to UL 2043 for plenum-rated installation above a ceiling, and IEEE 802.1x network security lets it sit on a corporate VLAN without exception handling.

Control and monitoring run through Sennheiser Control Cockpit and third-party APIs, with integrations for Q-SYS, Crestron and Biamp TesiraFORTÉ, and platform certification for Microsoft Teams, Zoom, DingTalk and Tencent. Talker position data can drive camera control, which is how a single array does double duty as the steering source for a video system. The array is also stocked without brackets in white and black if the ceiling does not need the 2 ft adaptation.

Key Features

• Automatic Dynamic Beamforming — Steers pickup to the active talker instead of opening a fixed pattern over the room.
• 28 Capsule Array — Uses 28 KE 10-237 capsules to cover up to 80 m² from a single ceiling unit.
• 2 ft Grid Extension Brackets — Four metal angle brackets extend the 590 mm housing to 605 mm for a flush 2 ft grid fit.
• Exclusion and Priority Zones — Keep HVAC and corridor noise out of pickup and bias the array toward a lectern.
• TruVoicelift — Adds local voice reinforcement without a separate microphone system.
• Dante and Analog Output — Provides two Dante network audio ports plus a 3-pin analog connection socket.
• Single-Cable PoE Install — Carries power, data and control on one RJ-45 run at IEEE 802.3af Class 3, max. 11 W.
• UL 2043 Tested — Qualifies the array for plenum-rated installation in an air-handling ceiling space.
• Third-Party Integration — Supports Q-SYS, Crestron and Biamp TesiraFORTÉ, with Teams and Zoom certification.
• Camera Control Data — Publishes talker position so a video system can steer to the active speaker.
• IEEE 802.1x Security — Authenticates onto a managed corporate network without exception handling.
• Five-Year Warranty — Backed by a five-year manufacturer warranty for installed commercial deployments.

Typical Applications

• Conference rooms and large commercial meeting spaces
• Boardrooms
• All-hands rooms
• Multi-purpose rooms with movable furniture
• Training rooms and lecture spaces
• Government spaces requiring 802.1x network authentication
• Auditoriums and houses of worship

Technical Specifications

What's in the Box

• (1) TeamConnect Ceiling 2 microphone array
• (4) SL CM EB US metal angle extension brackets for 2 ft ceiling grid
• (1) Quick guide
• (1) Safety guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need the extension brackets?

The array housing is 590 × 590 mm. The four SL CM EB US brackets extend it to 605 mm so it sits flush in a standard 2 ft grid ceiling. Without them a nominal 2 ft tile opening leaves a visible gap around the unit.

Which grid sizes are supported, and what if my ceiling is different?

This bundle is for a 2 ft grid. For a 625 mm metric grid, specify the SL CM EB 625 brackets instead. For open, hard-lidded or high ceilings, the SL CM SK suspension kit hangs the array from structure.

How does it connect, and what does the install require?

One RJ-45 run carries PoE power (IEEE 802.3af Class 3, max. 11 W) plus data and control. Audio leaves over two Dante ports or a 3-pin analog connection socket, so a single Cat cable to a PoE switch is the whole rough-in.

Can it be installed above a ceiling in an air-handling space?

It is tested according to UL 2043, which is the standard authorities having jurisdiction look for when equipment sits in a plenum ceiling space. Confirm the specific requirement with your local inspector as part of submittals.

What does it integrate with on the DSP and control side?

Sennheiser Control Cockpit handles configuration and monitoring, with third-party APIs and integrations for Q-SYS, Crestron and Biamp TesiraFORTÉ. It is certified for Microsoft Teams, Zoom, DingTalk and Tencent.

Will it fit on a managed corporate network?

Yes. IEEE 802.1x authentication is supported, so the array can join a secured VLAN under standard IT policy rather than requiring a network exception.

Can it drive camera steering?

Talker position data is published for camera control, which lets one array steer a video system to the active speaker without a separate tracking sensor.

What warranty and support apply?

The TeamConnect Ceiling 2 carries a five-year Sennheiser warranty. Creation Networks supports integrators with room coverage review, bracket and mounting selection, and post-sale support.