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Hanging & Ceiling Microphones — Buy at SoundsGood
Hanging and ceiling microphones are miniature condensers suspended on a thin cable from the ceiling. Nearly invisible, they cover a large area — ideal for choir, orchestra, conference rooms, theatre, and worship. SoundsGood offers hanging microphones from leading brands.
Invisible on Ceiling
Choir, orchestra, conferences
Choir, orchestra, conferences
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Orders over ₴4,000
Orders over ₴4,000
Installment Plans
PrivatBank / monobank
PrivatBank / monobank
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Matched to your installation
Matched to your installation
🎙️ What Is a Hanging Microphone
📐 Design
Capsule 8–15 mm on a thin cable (1–2 mm, 5–15+ m). Cable = suspension + signal. Black/white. Phantom +48V. Weight: 5–20 g. Invisible from 5+ m.
🎵 Character
Natural, "roomy" — captures the source + hall acoustics. 20–20,000 Hz. Self-noise: 15–25 dB(A).
🎯 Where
Choirs, orchestras, conferences, theatre, churches, concert halls.
🎵 Choir & Orchestra
🔷 Choir
1–3 m above heads. Omni — natural blend. Cardioid — isolation. Stereo pair. 1 per 1.5–3 m width. Small: 2–3. Large: 5–8.
🔷 Orchestra
Zone mics above sections. Main stereo pair above the conductor. Spot mics. 3–6 m. Decca Tree — the reference.
🎯 Techniques
AB: two omni, wide. ORTF: two cardioids, natural. Decca Tree: three omni — the reference. Spot mics: for balance.
🏢 Conferences
📐 Hanging Conference
Above the table, 1–2 m. Cardioid/supercardioid down. Zone coverage. Auto-mix. Clean table.
📐 Ceiling Mount
In ceiling tile. Permanent. Beamforming (DSP, auto-steer). Premium for boardroom.
🎯 Best For
Boardroom, Zoom/Teams, courts, auditoriums. Invisible, even coverage.
🎭 Theatre
📐 Theatrical
Above stage, 2–4 m. Zone coverage. Supercardioid/shotgun. Invisible — black cable against black drapes.
🎵 Requirements
Minimal visibility. Low self-noise. High SPL. Blend with lavaliers on actors.
🎯 Best For
Drama, musicals, opera, dance, concert halls.
⛪ Churches
📐 Above Choir
Omni/cardioid, 1–3 m, 2–4 mics. Natural "church" sound. PA and recording.
📐 Above Lectern
Cardioid, 1–2 m. Alternative to gooseneck. Invisible. Sermons.
📐 Ambient
Omni, 3–6 m. Overall sound. Live-stream and archive. Choir + congregation + organ.
📡 Ceiling Mount
📐 Ceiling Install
In ceiling tile or surface. Capsule faces down. Conferences, Zoom. Part of the ceiling.
📐 Beamforming
Array of 4–16+ capsules, DSP. Electronic steering to the active speaker. Auto-tracking. Zoom/Teams — ideal.
🎯 Best For
Zoom/Teams, boardroom, courts, auditoriums. A mic nobody sees.
🔧 Mounting
📎 Suspension
Cable 1–2 mm, 5–15+ m. Kevlar/steel core (some). Hook/wire/rail. Routed along ceiling to mixer.
📎 Height Adjustment
Winch (manual/motorised). For different configurations. Control from console or software.
📎 Connection
XLR + phantom. Dante/AES67 (premium). Cables concealed along the ceiling.
📊 Comparison
| Type | Mount | Pattern | Height | Connection | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging | Cable from ceiling | Omni / cardioid | 1–6 m from source | XLR / Dante | Choir, orchestra, theatre |
| Ceiling mount | In ceiling tile | Cardioid / super | At ceiling level | XLR / Dante / USB | Conferences, Zoom |
| Beamforming | On ceiling | Electronic (DSP) | At ceiling level | Dante / USB | Zoom/Teams, boardroom |
| Pattern | For | Naturalness | Isolation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omni | Choir, orchestra, ambient | Maximum | Minimum |
| Cardioid | Choir (isolated), church | Good | Good |
| Supercardioid | Conferences, theatre | Medium | High |
| Shotgun | Theatre (zone) | Less | Maximum |
🎯 How to Choose
🎵 Choir (Recording)
Omni pair (AB) or cardioid (ORTF). 1–3 m. Matched pair. Spot mics for large. Low self-noise.
🎵 Choir (PA)
Cardioid. 1–2 m. 1 per 2–3 m. Auto-mix. HPF.
🎵 Orchestra
Stereo pair above conductor, 3–5 m. Spot mics. Decca Tree. Omni.
🏢 Conference
Cardioid hanging or ceiling. 1–2 m. Auto-mix. Beamforming (premium).
🎭 Theatre
Supercardioid. 2–4 m. Zone coverage. Blend with lavs. Black cable. Low self-noise.
⛪ Church
Above choir (2–4 mics) + above lectern. Ambient — omni. Live-stream.
💻 Zoom / Teams
Ceiling or beamforming. Built-in. Auto-steer. Clean table. Video integration.
🎬 Concert Hall
Omni, 5–10 m. AB / Decca Tree. Ambient. Natural hall sound.
❓ FAQ
What is it?
Miniature condenser on a cable, suspended from the ceiling. Invisible. Choir, orchestra, conferences, theatre.
Omni or cardioid?
Omni — natural (choir). Cardioid — isolation (conferences). Supercardioid — maximum (theatre).
How many for choir?
1 per 1.5–3 m width, 1–3 m above. Small: 2–3. Large: 5–8.
What height?
Choir: 1–3 m. Conference: 1–2 m. Theatre: 2–4 m.
How mounted?
Cable 1–2 mm on hook/wire. Winch (some). XLR/Dante. Concealed along ceiling.
Hanging or stand?
Hanging — invisible, from above. Stand — more control, visible. Choir — hanging. Studio — stand.
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Full Selection
Hanging, ceiling, beamforming
Free Shipping
Orders over ₴4,000
Installment Plans
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Leading Brands
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