Biamp Parlé TCM-XEX · Price in Qatar

Name: Biamp Parlé TCM-XEX Black Expansion Ceiling Microphone
Brand: Biamp
SKU: biamp-parle-tcm-xex
Availability: InStock

Overview

The Biamp Parlé TCM-XEX Black is a low-profile, surface-mount expansion microphone for Tesira conferencing systems. It extends pickup to a full 360° room using four 90° Beamtracking zones, connects to its host TCM-X or TCM-XA with a single CAT5 cable, and is certified for Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Suited to boardrooms and meeting rooms in Doha and Lusail that need wider coverage without manual tuning. Request a quote.

What the TCM-XEX adds to a Tesira ceiling array

The Biamp Parlé TCM-XEX Black is an expansion microphone, not a standalone device. It pairs with a Parlé TCM-X or TCM-XA host microphone to extend pickup on a Tesira conferencing system, so participants seated away from the host are still captured clearly. The black finish, item number 920-00500-10000, suits rooms with dark ceilings and fittings. The white version, 920-00500-20000, is listed separately for lighter interiors.

Coverage that follows the talkers

Beamtracking divides the room into four 90° zones and mixes speech from the zones where people are talking, giving full 360° pickup. The operator does not need to aim lobes, steer beams or configure anything manually. The unit uses a 16-element digital array with a frequency response of 150 Hz to 16 kHz (±3 dB), an SNR above 76 dB and a maximum SPL of 109 dB at under 1% THD. Each unit uses one AEC channel, which preserves DSP resources for the rest of the system.

Installation and cabling

Surface-mount ceiling design, 5.9 inches (150 mm) across and 0.7 inches (17 mm) high excluding the ceiling mount.
Weighs 0.7 lb (340 g).
One CAT5 cable links the TCM-XEX to the host microphone's network box.
RJ-45 connector with a 6.6 ft (2 m) cable length.
Maximum distance of 33 feet (10 meters) between the TCM-XEX and the DSP host device.
Integrated green and red LED mute indicator that participants can see during meetings.

Where it fits in Qatar

Boardroom in West Bay. On a long executive table, a single host microphone can favour the seats nearest to it. The expansion unit adds coverage to the far end, and its 0.7-inch (17 mm) height keeps the ceiling tidy in a formal room.

University lecture hall in Doha. When lecturers and students speak from different parts of a room that streams to remote colleagues through Microsoft Teams or Zoom, pickup from several positions matters. The TCM-XEX is certified for both platforms.

Hotel meeting room in Lusail. Meeting rooms change layout between events. Adding a TCM-XEX only where a layout needs extra reach keeps the system scalable, provided the host and cabling are already in place.

What to plan before ordering

Confirm the host first. This model is an expansion unit and needs a Parlé TCM-X or TCM-XA on the same Tesira system. Next, measure the cable route from the host's network box to each expansion position, keeping it within 33 feet (10 meters) of the DSP host device. Check the ceiling void too: the operating range is 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) with 0 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing, while summer temperatures in Doha can exceed 45°C. Keep the unit in air-conditioned rooms and confirm conditions with the SmartRooms Qatar team.

SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys to check the host position, cable routes and ceiling conditions before installation. Professional installation is available, and quotations are usually issued within one working day. The Parlé TCM-XEX Black is covered by the manufacturer's 5-year warranty. Request a quote with your room dimensions, seat count and existing host model, and our team will prepare the quotation.

Highlights

Expansion microphone for Biamp Tesira systems with a TCM-X or TCM-XA host
Beamtracking with four 90° zones for full 360° room pickup
5.9-inch (150 mm) low-profile black surface-mount ceiling design
Single CAT5 connection, up to 33 feet (10 meters) from the DSP host
Microsoft Certified and Zoom Certified; TAA compliant
Operating range 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C), 0 to 95% humidity non-condensing

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 Black and who is it for?

It is a surface-mount ceiling expansion microphone that adds pickup to a Tesira conferencing system when the host microphone does not reach every seat. It suits meeting rooms and boardrooms that run Microsoft Teams or Zoom. It measures 5.9 inches (150 mm) across and 0.7 inches (17 mm) high excluding the ceiling mount, and it is listed as UL 2043 plenum rated, UL listed, CE marked, RoHS compliant and TAA compliant.

Can I install the TCM-XEX on its own?

No. The TCM-XEX is an expansion microphone and is not a standalone device. It must be paired with a Parlé TCM-X or TCM-XA host microphone on the same Tesira system. Decide which host the room uses or plans to use, then place the TCM-XEX where extra coverage is needed. Tell the SmartRooms Qatar team which host you have so the compatibility is confirmed in your quotation.

Which host microphones does the TCM-XEX work with?

The TCM-XEX is designed to extend Tesira conferencing systems when used with a Parlé TCM-X or TCM-XA microphone. It connects to the host's network box with a single CAT5 cable. The maximum distance between the TCM-XEX and the DSP host device is 33 feet (10 meters). If your room already has a TCM-X or TCM-XA, confirm the exact model before ordering so the expansion unit matches it.

How does Beamtracking cover a whole room?

Beamtracking monitors four 90° zones and mixes speech from the zones where people are talking, which gives full 360° pickup. Participants do not need to sit near the microphone, and the system needs no lobe aiming, beam steering or manual configuration. The 16-element digital array has a frequency response of 150 Hz to 16 kHz within ±3 dB and an SNR above 76 dB, so speech stays consistent as people move around the table.

What is the difference between the black and white models?

The black version is item number 920-00500-10000 and the white version is 920-00500-20000. According to the manufacturer data, the electrical, size, weight, environmental and audio specifications are the same for both, so the main difference is finish. Choose black when the surrounding ceiling and fittings are dark, and white when they are light. Quote the exact item number when you request your quotation.

How far can the TCM-XEX sit from its host and how is it wired?

It connects to the host microphone's network box with a single CAT5 cable, which reduces the number of cables needed in the ceiling. The maximum distance between the TCM-XEX and the DSP host device is 33 feet (10 meters). The microphone uses an RJ-45 connector with a 6.6 ft (2 m) cable length. Measure the ceiling route from the host to each expansion position before ordering, so you know whether the distance fits.

Will it suit a university lecture hall in Doha that runs hybrid classes?

Yes, provided the hall uses or plans to use a Tesira system with a TCM-X or TCM-XA host. When lecturers and students speak from different parts of the room, pickup from several zones helps the discussion reach remote students clearly over Microsoft Teams or Zoom, which the unit is certified for. Ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to review the room layout and host position before you order.

Is it a good fit for a hotel meeting room in Lusail?

It can be, for meeting rooms whose layout changes between events and where one ceiling microphone leaves some seats weak. Add the unit only where a configuration needs extra reach rather than redesigning the whole system. Confirm that the room has a TCM-X or TCM-XA host and that the ceiling void stays within the 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) operating range, with humidity from 0 to 95% non-condensing. The SmartRooms Qatar team can check this during a site survey.

Is it suitable for a boardroom in West Bay with a long table?

Yes, a long table is a strong case for an expansion unit. The host microphone may cover the chairs nearest to it, while the TCM-XEX adds 360° Beamtracking pickup for seats at the far end. Its low profile, 0.7 inches (17 mm) high excluding the ceiling mount, keeps the ceiling neat in a formal room, and the black finish suits executive rooms with dark ceilings. Send the room length and seat count with your quote request so the layout can be confirmed.

Can it be installed in a ceiling void in Doha during summer?

The ambient operating range is 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C), with 0 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing. Summer temperatures in Doha can exceed 45°C, so the unit should sit in an air-conditioned room, and the ceiling void conditions should be checked with the SmartRooms Qatar team before installation. Its UL 2043 plenum rating relates to ceiling spaces used for air handling, which is relevant to how the cabling and unit are routed.

Which certifications and compliance ratings does the TCM-XEX carry?

It is Microsoft Certified and Zoom Certified, which matters when a room runs Teams or Zoom meetings. It is also TAA compliant, UL 2043 plenum rated, UL listed, CE marked and RoHS compliant. The manufacturer backs it with a 5-year warranty. If your procurement or tender process requires a compliance statement, mention it when you request a quote so it can be addressed in the quotation.

Do I need a site survey before ordering for a ministry meeting room in Msheireb?

A site survey is worthwhile, especially where the ceiling and cable routes are fixed and hard to change. SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys to confirm the host position, the cable route to each expansion point, the 33 feet (10 meters) limit and the ceiling void conditions. Quotations are usually issued within one working day, and government buyers can order by purchase order or through government tenders, including Monaqasat.