Quick Start | Sennheiser TCC M Plus as a Designer Component

Discover essential setup tips and best practices for configuring the Sennheiser TCC M Plus as a Component in Q-SYS Designer.

Updated at June 25th, 2026

Overview

Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling Medium (TCC M) Plus now features Q-SYS Extension for Sennheiser PartnerLink, an enhancement which allows for direct integration with Q-SYS Designer to be used as a component for streamilined audio routing and control. With PartnerLink enabled, control data and audio streams can be configured in Q-SYS Designer. No plugin is required.

For detailed information on TCC M Plus properties, controls, and control pins, refer to the following TCC M Plus Help topics in Q-SYS Designer:


System Requirements

  • Q-SYS Core processor
  • Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling Medium Plus
  • Device serial number (found on the device label or carton box)
  • PC with Q-SYS Designer 10.4 or later installed
  • Ethernet switch (PoE-capable, or separate PoE injector for the TCC M Plus) (needs to Q-SYS configured)
  • Web browser (for accessing the TCC M Plus local user interface)
  • The TCC M Plus and Q-SYS Core must be on the same network

Setup | Installation

Use the instructions below for Q-SYS Connect setup and integration.

Access the Sennheiser Local User Interface

  1. Locate the device serial number on the device label or carton box.
  2. Open a web browser and enter: tccmplus-<serial_number>.local
  3. Log in with your credentials, or set a new password if this is your first login.
 
 
  1. Navigate to the Device tab.
  2. In the Operating Mode window, open the drop-down menu. (Operating Mode is in Default by default).
  3. Select PartnerLink Q-SYS in the drop-down menu.
  4. The device will begin switching to the new operating mode. This process can take up to 5 minutes.

LED Status Indicators

  • Flashing Green - Mode is switching
  • Alternating Red and Blue - Device is in PartnerLink pairing mode and ready to connect
 
 
 

Add the TCC M Plus in Q-SYS Designer

  1. Launch Q-SYS Designer.
  2. Open the Configurator window — the TCC M Plus hostname will appear in the device column.
  3. In the Inventory panel, click the + icon to display supported devices.
  4. Navigate to Audio > Other, select Sennheiser TCC M Plus, and add it to your design.
  5. Repeat to add multiple TCC M Plus microphones as needed.
 
 
  1. In Configurator, locate the TCC M Plus you wish to connect and copy its hostname.
  2. Paste the hostname into the TCC M Plus Device Properties within the design window.
 
 

Save and Run

  1. Save the design to the Core and run it (F5).
  2. All control data and audio streams are automatically mapped to the corresponding control blocks in Q-SYS Designer.
 
 

Technical Support

For further assistance, please Create a Case or contact Q-SYS Technical Support.