Lightspeed Topcat Ceiling Classroom Audio System (with Clearmike)
The Lightspeed Topcat is an all-in-one, ceiling-mounted classroom audio system that distributes the teacher's voice and multimedia evenly across the whole room. Its hybrid speaker design pairs a flat-panel speaker for clear, intelligible speech with a cone speaker for full-range multimedia sound — all in a single unit that lays neatly into the ceiling. With wireless audio integration and simple installation, the Topcat suits both new builds and existing classrooms.
Why schools choose the Topcat
Full-range hybrid audio — a flat-panel speaker spreads speech evenly to every seat, while a dedicated cone speaker delivers rich multimedia sound.
Seamless ceiling design — disappears into the ceiling for a clean, clutter-free room, with no speakers taking up wall or floor space.
Lower installation cost — wireless connectivity to microphones and multimedia removes the need for long, expensive cabling runs.
Even coverage for the whole class — every student hears the teacher clearly, wherever they sit.
Point-to-pair wireless with the Clearmike
The Topcat runs on Lightspeed's Access Technology (1.9 GHz) for longer wireless range with no Wi-Fi interference. Pairing is instant — simply point the Clearmike at the Topcat to connect, so teachers can move between rooms or add components in seconds. The Clearmike wearable microphone includes programmable buttons and an alert button for one-touch safety notifications, plus 2-way USB audio to connect students learning from home.
Built-in life-safety integration
Paging: automatically mutes the instructional audio when a classroom announcement is broadcast.
Fire alarms: mutes the instructional audio when the fire alarm is activated.
Alert notifications: the teacher can trigger an alert directly from the microphone via the Topcat's contact-closure output.
Engage every student
Student voice — add a Sharemike or Qball microphone so students can be heard clearly across the room and by remote peers.
Multimedia ready — add the Media Connector to stream audio wirelessly from computers, panels and mobile devices.
What's included
Topcat ceiling-mounted speaker unit
Clearmike wearable teacher microphone with charging cradle
Power supply
A wall-mount bracket is available separately for installations that aren't fitted into a ceiling grid.
Specifications
Type: all-in-one ceiling-mounted instructional audio system
Speaker: hybrid — flat-panel (speech) + cone (multimedia)
Wireless: Access Technology (1.9 GHz)
Power output: 20 W RMS
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (power amp); 150 Hz – 6.5 kHz (wireless)
Audio inputs: three 3.5 mm inputs + one S/PDIF coaxial digital input
Audio output: one 3.5 mm output
Control signals: PageFirst (25/70 V page mute) and relay inputs; contact-closure output (triggered from the microphone)
Tone control: bass / treble
Total harmonic distortion: <1%
Power: AC mains 100–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A
Dimensions: 603 × 298 × 106 mm (23.75" × 11.73" × 4.19")
Weight: 9.2 kg (21.2 lb)
Mounting: in-ceiling installation, or wall-mount with bracket
Clearmike microphone: Access Technology (1.9 GHz) · e-paper display · power/mute, volume, alert and two programmable buttons · 3.5 mm TRRS and USB-C I/O · up to 8 hours battery · USB-C or cradle charging · 5-year warranty.
Ideal for new construction and classroom refurbishments across Australia where a clean, permanent, whole-room audio solution is preferred. Installation should be carried out by a licensed electrician.
