Parlé DCM-XA
Biamp Parlé DCM-XA Black Beamtracking Ceiling Microphone
- Platforms
- TAA Compliant
The Biamp Parlé DCM-XA Black is a ceiling microphone for Devio UCX meeting rooms, combining Beamtracking pickup with a built-in two-channel amplifier. Four 90-degree zones cover 360 degrees and mix active talkers automatically. A single CAT5 cable links it to its network box, and the amplifier drives loudspeakers over PoE+. The black low-profile housing suits dark ceilings, making it a good fit for boardrooms in West Bay and Doha.
What the Parlé DCM-XA Black does in a meeting room
The Biamp Parlé DCM-XA Black is a ceiling-mounted microphone with an integrated two-channel amplifier, built for Devio UCX meeting room systems. It combines two jobs that usually need separate equipment: picking up voices from the ceiling and driving room loudspeakers. The manufacturer states that it delivers microphone and amplification performance without needing a Tesira DSP platform, which keeps the design focused on the Devio UCX environment.
Beamtracking pickup from the ceiling
The DCM-XA uses a 16-element digital array with Beamtracking. Its four 90-degree zones provide 360-degree voice pickup, and the device mixes active talkers automatically, so there is no lobe aiming or room mapping during setup. The mute indicator shows a green or red LED. Frequency response is rated from 150 Hz to 16 kHz within ±3 dB, which covers the speech range. At 5.9 inches (150 mm) in diameter and 1.2 inches (30 mm) high, the low-profile housing sits close to the ceiling.
Two-channel amplifier and cabling
The integrated amplifier has two Class D channels and is powered over PoE under IEEE 802.3at Class 3 at 15.4 W. Burst output is 40 W per channel into 4 Ω and 30 W into 8 Ω. Continuous output is 8 W with a single channel driven and 4 W with both channels driven, at either impedance. Built-in limiting and selectable power modes help protect the loudspeakers. The microphone connects to its network box through a single CAT5 cable, and the network box links to the switch over RJ-45 at up to 330 feet (100 m). An additional RJ-45 port takes a DCM-XEX expansion microphone, with up to two microphones per network box.
Where it fits in Qatar
In a boardroom in West Bay or Msheireb, a ceiling microphone keeps the table clear for the executive team and avoids cables crossing the room. A government office meeting room where Arabic and English speakers take turns benefits from pickup that follows whoever is talking. For a team in Lusail connecting with colleagues abroad, the built-in amplifier lets room loudspeakers carry the far-end audio from a compact installation. Meeting rooms in hotels and serviced apartments in The Pearl can use the black finish, which blends into dark ceilings.
Planning the installation
- Ceiling space: confirm the ceiling type, the space above the tiles and access before ordering.
- Environment: the rated ambient range is 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) with 0 to 95% humidity, non-condensing. Keep the room air-conditioned and confirm conditions in the ceiling void with our team.
- Network: place the switch within 330 feet (100 m) of the network box, and plan the DCM-XEX position if a second microphone is needed.
- Loudspeakers: check that the speakers suit the continuous output of 8 W single-channel or 4 W dual-channel.
SmartRooms Qatar offers a free site survey before ceiling work, professional installation across Qatar, and quotations usually within one working day. Request a quote for the Parlé DCM-XA Black with your room layout and ceiling type, and we will confirm the network box, switch and loudspeaker plan.
Highlights
- Beamtracking pickup with four 90-degree zones for 360-degree coverage
- Built for Devio UCX meeting room systems
- Integrated two-channel amplifier, 40 W per channel at 4 Ω
- Powered over PoE, IEEE 802.3at Class 3, 15.4 W
- Single CAT5 cable to network box, with DCM-XEX expansion port
- Black low-profile housing, 5.9 inches (150 mm) in diameter
- Evaluated to UL 2043 for air handling spaces
Room fit
Tell us the room size and platform (Teams, Zoom or BYOD) and we confirm the right combination with your quotation.
Estimated timeline
Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.
Specifications
GENERAL5
- Height
- 1.2 inches (30 mm)
- Width
- 6.8 inches (172 mm)
- Depth
- 5.2 inches (132 mm)
- Diameter
- 5.9 inches (150 mm)
- Weight
- 1.5 lbs (680 g)
POWER1
- Power
- PoE (IEEE 802.3at Class 3, 15.4W) Indicators: Power Indicator (Green/Yellow/Red LED)
AMPLIFIER1
- Amplifier
- Number of Channels: 2 Connectors: RJ-45 Amplifier Topology: Class D Burst Power Output (per ANSI/CTA-2006-B @ 1kHz): 4Ω (per channel): 40W 8Ω (per channel): 30W Continuous Power Output: Single Channel Driven, (4Ω, 8Ω): 8W Dual Channel Driven (4Ω, 8Ω): 4W THD+N (20Hz-20kHz, at continuous power): < 0.3% Frequency Response (20Hz-20kHz): ± 1dB Dynamic Range (20Hz-20kHz BW): > 85dB Minimum Operational Load: 4Ω Intermodulation distortion (SMPTE): < 0.3% Cross Talk (channel to channel @ 1kHz): < -90dB
NETWORK1
- Network Connection(s)
- NETWORK BOX - Connectors: Three RJ-45: One between DCM-X network box and switch One between the network box and microphone One between DCM-X network box and DCM-XEX
CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS2
- TAA Compliant
- TAA Compliant
- Certified Solutions
- TAA Compliant
COMPLIANCE1
- Certifications
- FCC Part 15B (USA) CE marked (Europe) UL and C-UL listed (USA and Canada) RoHS Directive (Europe) Evaluated to the requirements of UL 2043 and is suitable for use in air handling spaces
ENVIRONMENTAL3
- Ambient Operating Temperature Range
- 32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
- Humidity
- 0-95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
- Altitude
- 0-10,000 ft (0-3000m) MSL
AUDIO1
- Audio
- Microphone Technology: 16-Element Digital Array Frequency Response: (150 Hz - 16 kHz): ± 3dB Polar Pattern: Active Beamformed SNR (at 1kHz, 94dBSPL A-Weighted): > 76dB Maximum SPL (at < 1% THD): 109dB Dynamic Range (THD+N < 1%): 92dB, A-Weighted Indicators: Mute Indicator (Green/Red LED) Digital Interface: Custom/Proprietary Connector: RJ-45 (cable length 6.6 feet [2 meters]) Digital Interface: Custom/Proprietary Max Distance Between Devices: 330 feet (100 meters) from switch to DCM-X network box 33 feet (10 meters) between DCM-X network box and DCM-XEX