Audix M70WD Troubleshooting guide

INSTALLATION & OPERATING GUIDE
DANTE® | AES67 INTEGRATED MICROPHONE SYSTEM

Thank you for choosing Audix. The Audix M70WD is part of an integrated microphone
system that is the fast, trouble-free way to stream Audix audio performance through
Ethernet networks. Like all Audix products, it is designed to provide many years
of reliable service. Please read this user guide prior to installation and use for
optimal performance.
AIMING THE MICROPHONE
The patented swivel mounting system on the M70 can
be rotated in any direction and angled up to 30 degrees
toward a sound source.
1. To access the microphone capsule, remove the
microphone grill by rotating counter-clockwise.
2. Aim the capsule as needed and reinstall the
microphone grill.
INSTALLATION
1. Determine microphone placement, remove
ceiling tile, and drill 2-inch (51mm) hole in the
desired location
2. Remove the knurled ring from the M70
module and insert the module through the hole
3. Reinstall the knurled ring and hand-tighten
4. Connect one end of a CAT 5 - 7 cable to
the RJ45 jack at the top of the module
and one end to the single-element
RJ45 jack on the Audix DN4 or DN43
microphone interface
5. The M70WD is equipped with red and green
LED status indicators, which can be
controlled through available third-party
plugins for the Audix DN4 and DN43
Dante® | AES67 microphone interfaces.
IN THE BOX
• M70WD microphone
• Seismic / Fire restraint cable

SEISMIC/FIRE RESTRAINT INSTRUCTIONS
Attach the restraint cable to the module using the ring connector at one end of the cable.
Wrap the cable around a beam, eyebolt or hanger. Next, slip the cable through the top
of cable stay barrel pulling g excess cable until taut
To release cable, depress the cable release pin on either end to release the loop or to
extend cable length.
CABLE STAY
BEAM, EYEBOLT
OR WALL
CABLE
CABLE RELEASE PIN
CABLE STAY
BARREL
PUSH PIN IN
TO RELEASE
CABLE

SPECIFICATIONS
Transducer Type Condenser
Frequency Response 60 Hz - 10 kHz
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Output Impedance 150 ohms
Sensitivity 38 mV / Pa @ 1k
Signal to Noise Ratio 72 dB
Equivalent Noise Level 22 dB
Maximum SPL ≥130 dB
Dynamic Range 108 dB
Power Requirements 18 - 52V phantom
Connector RJ45
Required Cable CAT5-7*
Materials / Finish Brass, aluminum and
steel / white
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ALL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
v0.1 08.19
*Audix CAT7 cable is highly recommended. It consists
of four twisted pairs that are individually shielded
and is optimized for balanced audio and cross-talk
elimination. The cable is LS0H (low smoke zero halo-
gen) and available in prepackaged lengths or in bulk.