Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2
- Product SKU: TCC2
- Dimensional Shipping Weight: 8.0 lb
- Category: Discussion & Conferencing, Teleconferencing
Ceiling Microphone Array
for larger meeting rooms
The Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC2) is a beamforming ceiling microphone array. Mounted overhead, it follows the active talker anywhere in the room, so remote participants hear everyone clearly without a single microphone on the table.
$5,749.00$4,889.00
How the TeamConnect Ceiling 2 ceiling microphone works
The array hangs above the room and listens in every direction. Dynamic beamforming points the pickup beam at whoever is speaking, wherever they are.
It disappears into the ceiling
The square, 590 mm unit replaces a ceiling tile, which keeps tables free of cables and lets you rearrange the furniture whenever you want.
The beam follows the talker
28 capsules and patented automatic dynamic beamforming lock onto the active voice, so speech stays clear when people move around or speak from any seat.
You tune it for the room
In the free Sennheiser Control Cockpit software, block noise sources with up to five Exclusion Zones and favor an area with the Priority Zone.
- Larger meeting rooms and boardrooms
- Lecture and collaboration spaces
- Hybrid meetings and video conferencing with remote participants
- Presentations where the speaker walks around the room
- Rooms with flexible furniture, where table microphones and cables get in the way.
- Patented automatic dynamic beamforming.
- 28 electret condenser capsules, made in Germany.
- Excellent speech intelligibility: STIPA 0.79 in Sennheiser's test room.
- Dante or analog output, powered over Ethernet (PoE).
- TruVoicelift, Exclusion Zones, Priority Zone and camera control via talker position data.
- Certified for MS Teams, Zoom, DingTalk and Tencent.
How many ceiling microphones does your room need?
One TeamConnect Ceiling 2 covers a 10 m (33 ft) diameter. For larger rooms, add units about 7 to 8 m (23 to 26 ft) apart so the coverage overlaps.
| Room area | Units |
|---|---|
| Under 50 m² (538 sq ft) | 1 |
| 50 to 100 m² (538 to 1,076 sq ft) | 2 |
| 100 to 150 m² (1,076 to 1,615 sq ft) | 3 |
| 150 to 200 m² (1,615 to 2,153 sq ft) | 4 |
| 200 to 250 m² (2,153 to 2,690 sq ft) | 5 |
- Mounting height: ideally 2.5 to 3 m (8 to 10 ft).
- Farthest talker: up to 5 m (16 ft) from the unit.
- Closest standing presenter: at least 1 m (3 ft).
- Background noise: best below 45 dBA.
Sennheiser planning guide for system integrators, 2023. Send us your room size and layout and we will confirm how many units you need.
Install it the way your room needs
The TeamConnect Ceiling 2 fits dropped ceilings, hard ceilings, high ceilings and rooms where you cannot hang anything overhead.
Flush in a ceiling tile
Replaces a 600 × 600 mm tile in a dropped or coffered ceiling, with extension brackets for 2 ft or 625 mm grids.
Below or hung from the ceiling
Mount it directly below the ceiling with a mounting frame, or suspend it up to 5 m (16 ft) with the suspension kit.
VESA mount, pedestal or wall
Use a VESA adapter, stand it upside down on a pedestal in the middle of the room, or mount it vertically on a wall.
Mounting accessories are separate Sennheiser items. Ask us which ones your ceiling needs.
Dante or analog, powered by one network cable
Audio and power
- Dante: two RJ-45 ports, primary and secondary.
- Analog: 1 × 3-pin terminal (Phoenix 3.81 mm).
- PoE: one RJ-45 port for power and control, IEEE 802.3af Class 3, max 8.8 W.
- IEEE 802.1x network security support.
Works with your system
- Brand-agnostic integration with your DSP, mixer or conferencing system.
- MAXHUB reference design (Teams Certified, Large Room).
- Crestron module, plus application notes for Biamp Tesira and Bose ES1.
- Free Sennheiser Control Cockpit software and a third-party API.
What's Included:
- (1)TeamConnect Ceiling 2 ceiling microphone array.
- (1)3-pin Phoenix connector (3.81 mm).
- (8)Self-adhesive rubber feet.
- (2)Eye bolts (M4 × 10).
- (1)Instruction manual.
Mounting accessories are sold separately. Not sure which ones you need? Talk to a specialist.
One of the TeamConnect Ceiling solutions from Sennheiser
The TeamConnect Ceiling line brings trusted Sennheiser audio quality, efficient setup, brand-agnostic integration and simple management and control to meeting rooms, in a sleek design that blends into the ceiling.
TeamConnect Ceiling 2 technical specifications
General
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 590 × 590 × 43 mm (23.2 × 23.2 × 1.7 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5,670 g (12.5 lb) |
| Power | PoE, IEEE 802.3af Class 3. Supply voltage 44 to 57 V DC |
| Power consumption | 8.8 W max. |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -10 to 60 °C (14 to 140 °F) |
| Relative humidity | 20 to 95%, non-condensing |
| Safety certification | UL 62368, including UL 2043 testing and compliance |
| Firmware (data sheet) | 1.8.10 or later |
Audio performance
| Transducer | Pre-polarized condenser microphone, 28 capsules |
|---|---|
| Pick-up pattern | Beam pattern, automatic dynamic beamforming |
| Frequency response | 160 Hz to 18,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 0 dBV/Pa (988 mV/Pa) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 83 dB(A) |
| Equivalent noise level | 11 dB(A) |
| Dynamic range | 93 dB(A) |
| Max. sound pressure level | 104 dB SPL |
| Latency | 4 ms |
| Speech Transmission Index | STIPA 0.79 (RT60 = 430 ms at 1 kHz, room noise 40 dB(A) SPL) |
Connections
| Analog audio output | 1 × 3-pin terminal (fits Phoenix contact MCVW 1.5-3-ST-3.81) |
|---|---|
| Digital audio output | 2 × Dante network audio, RJ-45 primary and secondary |
| Ethernet and control | 1 × RJ-45 for PoE power and data and control |
| Reset | Factory reset switch |
| Control software | Sennheiser Control Cockpit, free download |
Optional mounting accessories
| SL CM FB | Ceiling mounting frame, 506846 |
|---|---|
| SL CM EB US | Extension brackets for 2 ft ceiling grid, 508528 |
| SL CM EB 625 | Extension brackets for 625 mm ceiling grid, 508290 |
| SL CM SK | Ceiling suspension kit, 508291 |
| SL CM VB | VESA adapter, 508620 |
Planning a ceiling microphone for your room?
Tell us your room size, ceiling type and conferencing platform, and we will help you choose the number of units, the mounting accessories and the connection.
Buy Now Talk to a Specialist Call (888) 737-4030FAQs About the Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2
What is the Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC2)?
The TeamConnect Ceiling 2, or TCC2, is a ceiling microphone array for larger meeting rooms and lecture or collaboration spaces. Its 28 electret condenser capsules and patented automatic dynamic beamforming pick up the people who are talking from above, so you do not need microphones on the table.
How does the TeamConnect Ceiling 2 pick up voices?
The array uses automatic dynamic beamforming. It locates the active talker anywhere in its coverage area and aims its pickup beam at them, so speakers can move, stand or sit anywhere in the room and remote participants still hear them clearly.
How many TeamConnect Ceiling 2 units does my room need?
One unit covers a 10 m (33 ft) diameter. Sennheiser's planning guide recommends one unit for rooms under 50 m² (538 sq ft), two for 50 to under 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), three for 100 to under 150 m² (1,615 sq ft) and four for 150 to under 200 m² (2,153 sq ft), keeping the units 7 to 8 m (23 to 26 ft) apart. Send us your room size and layout and we will confirm the number.
How high should I install it, and how far can the talkers be?
The ideal installation height is 2.5 to 3 m (8 to 10 ft). The farthest talker should be no more than 5 m (16 ft) from the microphone, and standing presenters should be at least 1 m (3 ft) away. For higher ceilings, the optional suspension kit lowers the unit up to 5 m (16 ft) from the ceiling.
Is the TeamConnect Ceiling 2 certified for Microsoft Teams and Zoom?
Sennheiser lists the TeamConnect Ceiling 2 as certified for MS Teams, Zoom, DingTalk and Tencent. It also publishes a MAXHUB reference design (Teams Certified, Large Room), a Crestron module and application notes for Biamp Tesira and Bose ES1.
How do I connect it? Does it have USB?
There is no USB output. The TeamConnect Ceiling 2 sends audio over Dante, with two RJ-45 ports for primary and secondary, or over a 3-pin analog output. A single RJ-45 Ethernet port supplies PoE power (IEEE 802.3af Class 3, max 8.8 W) and carries control data. Connect it to your audio DSP, mixer or conferencing system.
What are Exclusion Zones and the Priority Zone?
In the free Sennheiser Control Cockpit software you can define up to five Exclusion Zones so the beam ignores constant noise sources such as an air conditioner, a projector fan or a wall speaker. A Priority Zone lets you favor one area of the room when voices arrive from different places at the same time.
What is TruVoicelift?
TruVoicelift is a voice-lift feature of the TeamConnect Ceiling 2, delivered by firmware, that improves how clearly people in the room hear the talker.
How can I mount the TeamConnect Ceiling 2?
It replaces a 600 × 600 mm ceiling tile, mounts directly below the ceiling, hangs from the ceiling, or attaches to a VESA mount. It can also stand upside down on a pedestal in the middle of the room, or be mounted vertically on a wall. The mounting accessories are sold separately: extension brackets for 2 ft or 625 mm ceiling grids, a ceiling mounting frame, a ceiling suspension kit and a VESA adapter.
Can I use it for music or concerts?
No. Sennheiser designs the TeamConnect Ceiling 2 for indoor lectures, conferences, meetings and other speech events, and states that it is not suitable for the music industry or for short, abrupt speech such as concerts or musicals.
What is included in the box?
The box includes the TeamConnect Ceiling 2 ceiling microphone array, a 3-pin Phoenix connector (3.81 mm), 8 self-adhesive rubber feet, 2 eye bolts (M4 × 10), the instruction manual and a supplement sheet with manufacturer declarations.
