Description
Mission-Critical Fire and Public Safety Remote Speaker Microphone
Ensure uncompromised voice clarity and extreme environmental survivability in hazardous environments.
The Motorola XVE500 Div 1 Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) is a next-generation professional audio accessory engineered to perform under extreme operational stress. Integrating the Motorola XVE500 series into your agency's tactical loadout gives firefighters, industrial rescue teams, and law enforcement officers access to clear communication paths when ambient noise or environmental conditions deteriorate. Certified inherently safe for Division 1 hazardous locations, this rugged speaker microphone isolates voice transmissions from hazardous atmospheric threats while maintaining seamless tactile operations.
Built with a specialized high-visibility or standard matte layout, the chassis accommodates heavy gloves with an oversized push-to-talk button and an exaggerated emergency orange accent button. An integrated control dial sits atop the housing module, allowing users to modify channels or adjust volume steps directly from their shoulder harness without accessing the primary handheld radio unit. Equipped with dual-microphone active noise cancellation and an innovative water-shedding grille layout, this system suppresses ambient engine roar, high-wind whistling, and siren feedback to deliver clear, crisp voice articulation.
Key Features & Benefits
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Division 1 UL Certification: Rated intrinsically safe for hazardous industrial work zones where explosive gases, vapors, or volatile particulates are present.
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Dual-Microphone Noise Filtering: Coordinates dual internal microphone elements to scrub out extreme structural background noise and prioritize human speech patterns.
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Integrated Tactical Control Dial: Outfitted with a premium top-mounted knob to quickly toggle radio communication channels or volume settings right from your vest loop.
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Advanced Hydrophobic Grid: Features an optimized water-shedding design that instantly clears heavy rain, fire hose spray, and moisture to prevent muffled speaker audio.
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Immense Thermal Endurance: Fabricated using heat-resistant polymer casings and high-flex heavy-jacket cabling built to survive intense structural environments.
Specifications
| Attribute |
Details |
| Brand |
Motorola Solutions |
| Core Product Line |
XVE500 Series RSM |
| Safety Certification |
UL Division 1 Class I, II, III (Hazardous Locations) |
| Audio Performance |
Dual-Microphone Noise Cancellation & Windporting |
| Controls Layout |
Oversized PTT, Emergency Button, Volume/Channel Knob |
| Casing Build Material |
Impact-Resistant Thermo-Polymer |
| Environmental Rating |
Submersible IP68 Exposure Seal |
Model Variations
| Model SKU |
Housing Color |
Compliance Configuration |
| PMMN4154B |
High-Impact Green |
Standard Division 1 UL Certification |
| PMMN4154BT |
High-Impact Green |
TAA-Compliant Federal Procurement Design |
| PMMN4106CBLK |
Industrial Black |
Standard Division 1 UL Certification |
Compatibility
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| APX6000 |
APX6000 XE |
APX8000 |
APX8000H |
| APX8000HXE |
APX8000XE |
APX NEXT INTL |
APX NEXT XE MULTI |
What’s Included
| Description |
SKU/Model |
Status |
| XVE500 Remote Speaker Microphone Main Assembly |
Chosen Variant |
✅ Included |
| Heavy-Duty 360-Degree Rotating Clothing Clip |
Swivel-Clip |
✅ Included |
| High-End Multi-Pin Secure Radio Connector Interface |
System-Plug |
✅ Included |
| Mission-Critical APX Digital Handheld Portable Transceiver |
APX8000 |
❌ Sold Separately |
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Motorola Center-Grounded Stubby Antenna – Compact wideband antenna matching public safety frequency deployments perfectly.
More Resources
- Preventing Water Muffling and Audio Distortion in Heavy Rain Environments
- Understanding Intrinsically Safe Classifications for Public Safety Equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact difference between the PMMN4154B and PMMN4154BT variants?
The underlying technical hardware, audio performance, and bright green housing profiles are identical. The PMMN4154BT model features specialized Trade Agreements Act (TAA) source compliance validation required for specific federal and defense agency procurement lines.
Does the top control knob handle channel switching or volume level indexing?
The top control module is multi-functional and acts directly as a channel selector or volume adjustment interface depending on your primary radio platform's customized firmware provisioning profile.
Can this mic remain fully submerged without damaging the speaker cone?
Yes, this model features a rugged IP68 environmental submersion rating. Its unique hydrophobic grid structure allows water to quickly run off and drain away, restoring full audio volume instantly after submersion.
Is the audio cable detachable or field-replaceable if it gets damaged?
No, the heavy-duty coiled cable is structurally sealed directly into the main speaker microphone housing to protect the internal electrical leads from moisture ingress and strain failures.
Does this microphone require independent battery charging steps?
No, the hardware receives its operational current directly through the secure multi-pin accessory connector block attached to the side panel interface of your portable APX radio.
What baseline warranty layout safeguards this safety accessory?
This genuine high-tier original equipment manufacturer component is backed by Motorola's standard one-year commercial warranty program covering structural build anomalies and material defects.
Warranty
1-year manufacturer’s warranty.
