Biamp Parlé TCM-XEX · Price in Qatar

Name: Biamp Parlé TCM-XEX White Expansion Beamtracking Ceiling Microphone
Brand: Biamp
SKU: biamp-parle-tcm-xex-920-00500-20000
Availability: InStock

Overview

The Biamp Parlé TCM-XEX White is a ceiling-mounted expansion microphone for Tesira conferencing systems. It works only alongside a TCM-X or TCM-XA host, adding coverage across four 90° zones so a larger table is picked up without manual aiming. It connects over a single CAT5 cable and is certified for Microsoft Teams and Zoom. A good fit for boardrooms in Doha, Lusail and Education City that need wider pickup.

What the TCM-XEX White adds to a Tesira room

The Biamp Parlé TCM-XEX White is an expansion microphone, not a standalone device. It is fitted in the ceiling of a room that already has a Parlé TCM-X or TCM-XA host, and it extends the host's pickup to people the host alone would not capture well. This white version carries item number 920-00500-20000.

The unit is low-profile: 5.9 in (150 mm) in diameter, 0.7 in (17 mm) high excluding its ceiling mount, and 0.7 lb (340 g). Its slim body and light weight make it a practical choice for surface mounting in a finished ceiling.

How four 90° zones and Beamtracking cover a room

The TCM-XEX uses a 16-element digital array with an active beamformed polar pattern. Beamtracking divides its coverage into four 90° zones, monitors them continuously and mixes the zones where someone is speaking. Participants do not need to face a microphone lobe or be steered by hand, and pickup follows people who move during a meeting.

Frequency response: 150 Hz to 16 kHz, ±3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: above 76 dB (at 1 kHz, 94 dB SPL A-weighted)
Maximum SPL: 109 dB at under 1% THD
Dynamic range: 92 dB, A-weighted (THD+N under 1%)

These figures are useful when comparing ceiling microphones in a tender, because they describe the unit's capture performance rather than its marketing claims.

Wiring, DSP load and status feedback

The unit connects to its host with a single CAT5 cable ending in an RJ-45 connector, with a stated cable length of 6.6 ft (2 m). The maximum distance between the TCM-XEX and the DSP host device is 33 ft (10 m). Each unit uses one AEC channel, including when units are daisy-chained, which limits the load on the DSP. A green and red LED mute indicator shows participants whether the microphone is muted.

Where it fits in Qatar

Boardrooms in West Bay or Msheireb: long tables where the host covers one end and an expansion unit reaches the other.
University seminar rooms in Education City: lecturers who move between the board and the back rows, with questions from the rear picked up clearly.
Executive meeting rooms in The Pearl: local speakers seated away from the host, joining Microsoft Teams or Zoom calls with colleagues abroad.

The unit is Microsoft Certified and Zoom Certified, and carries TAA compliance, a UL 2043 plenum rating, CE marking, UL listing and RoHS compliance.

Planning the ceiling, the environment and your quote

The published ambient operating range is 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F), with 0 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing, and altitudes up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m). Qatar summers regularly exceed 45°C, so check the ceiling void and its air-handling conditions, not only the conditioned room, before fixing the unit. The UL 2043 plenum rating is relevant where the unit sits in an air-handling space.

Before requesting a quote, confirm the host model, the Tesira configuration, the expansion cable route and the number of AEC channels the whole system needs. SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys, so placement can be checked on site before installation. Send your room dimensions, ceiling type and host details, and request a quote today. The product is backed by a 5-year manufacturer warranty.

Highlights

Expansion microphone that requires a TCM-X or TCM-XA host
Beamtracking across four 90° zones, no manual aiming
Single CAT5 link; up to 33 ft from the DSP host
150 Hz to 16 kHz frequency response, ±3 dB
Microsoft Teams and Zoom certified; UL 2043 plenum rated
Operating range 0 to 40°C; 5-year manufacturer warranty

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

10 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

GENERAL3

Height: (excluding ceiling mount): 0.7 inches (17 mm)
Diameter: 5.9 inches (150 mm)
Weight: 0.7 lbs (340 g)

POWER1

Power: Power: Custom/Proprietary Max Distance Between Devices: 33 feet (10 meters) between TCM-XEX and DSP host device

CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS2

TAA Compliant: TAA Compliant
Certified Solutions: Microsoft Certified Zoom Certiifed TAA Compliant

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])

Downloads

4 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets Biamp_Data_Sheet_Parle_TCM-XEX_Oct25_v1.pdf 573 KB PDF Manuals & guides biamp_manual_parle_tcm-x_install_oct25.pdf 1.6 MB RFA Drawings & CAD · Opens on manufacturer site parle_biamp_revit_tcm-xex-ceiling-microphone_june23_4466.rfa PDF Other documents Biamp_LOrealCafe_Case_Study_Feb25_v5.pdf 1.6 MB

Questions about Parlé TCM-XEX

What is the Parlé TCM-XEX White used for?

It is a ceiling microphone that extends pickup for Biamp Tesira conferencing systems, so people seated away from the host microphone are still captured clearly. It suits meeting rooms, boardrooms and classrooms where speakers move around or sit at the far end of a long table. The white version is item number 920-00500-20000, and it is quoted individually by SmartRooms Qatar.

Can the TCM-XEX work on its own?

No. The TCM-XEX is an expansion unit and is not a standalone device. It must be paired with a Parlé TCM-X or TCM-XA host microphone connected to the Tesira DSP. Before ordering, confirm your current host model and that the room has a Tesira system, because the expansion unit cannot replace the host. SmartRooms Qatar can check compatibility when you request a quote.

How does Beamtracking pick up people across the room?

The 16-element digital array covers four 90° zones. Beamtracking monitors all four and automatically mixes the zones where someone is speaking, so there is no lobe to aim and no manual steering to set up. This matters in rooms where participants change seats or stand to present, because pickup follows the conversation rather than a fixed sweet spot in front of the table.

How is the TCM-XEX wired to its host, and what is the maximum distance?

A single CAT5 cable links the expansion unit to the host microphone's network box. The connector is RJ-45, with a stated cable length of 6.6 ft (2 m). The maximum distance between the TCM-XEX and the DSP host device is 33 ft (10 m). Plan the cable route above the ceiling before fixing the unit, and confirm the run length with the SmartRooms Qatar team.

Does an expansion unit use extra DSP channels?

Each TCM-XEX uses only one AEC channel, and this remains true when units are daisy-chained. That keeps DSP resources free for the rest of the system. When designing the Tesira configuration, count the AEC channels needed for every microphone, including expansion units, before you settle the quantity on your purchase order.

Is the TCM-XEX certified for Microsoft Teams and Zoom?

Yes. The product is listed as Microsoft Certified and Zoom Certified. It also carries TAA compliance, UL 2043 plenum rating, CE marking, UL listing and RoHS compliance. If a government or ministry tender requires specific certificate documents, mention them when you request a quote so the SmartRooms Qatar team can confirm what applies to this model.

Will the unit cope with the heat in a ceiling void during a Doha summer?

The published ambient operating range is 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F), with 0 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing, up to 3,000 m altitude. Qatar summer temperatures regularly exceed 45°C, and a ceiling void can differ from the air-conditioned room below it. Ask SmartRooms Qatar to check void conditions during the free site survey before installation.

Is it a good choice for a West Bay boardroom with a long table?

It can be, if the room already has a Tesira host and the table needs coverage beyond what the host reaches. A boardroom in West Bay seating around 12 people, with participants at both ends of the table, is a typical case: the host covers one end and an expansion unit extends pickup to the other. Measure the table length and ceiling height, then request a quote with the room layout.

How does it suit a seminar room at Education City?

In a seminar room at Education City, a lecturer often moves between the whiteboard and the front rows while students ask questions from the back. An expansion unit positioned to cover the rear seating gives the Tesira host a wider capture area, so questions from the back can be heard without students repeating them. Confirm the ceiling type and cable route with the team before ordering.

Is it useful for an executive room where teams abroad join calls?

Yes, particularly in a room in The Pearl or West Bay where executives join Microsoft Teams or Zoom calls with colleagues overseas. The expansion unit covers local speakers seated away from the host, and the green and red LED shows the mute state during the call. Review the ceiling and network arrangements with SmartRooms Qatar, then request a quote.

Could a government meeting room in Msheireb use it?

A ministry or authority meeting room in Msheireb with a long conference table and a Tesira system is a realistic fit. The expansion unit covers the far seats, and the 5-year manufacturer warranty and UL 2043 plenum rating are relevant to a public-sector specification. Government bodies buying through purchase orders or tenders can request a quote covering the host, expansion unit and cabling together.

What should I plan before buying a TCM-XEX White?

Confirm that the room has a Tesira system and a Parlé TCM-X or TCM-XA host, then measure the table and ceiling height. The unit is 5.9 in (150 mm) across and 0.7 in (17 mm) high excluding its ceiling mount, and weighs 0.7 lb (340 g). SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys, delivers to all 8 municipalities and provides professional installation. Quotations are usually within one working day, and payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order is accepted.