Motorola PMMN4060B IMPRES Public Safety Microphone – 24-Inch Cable

Motorola PMMN4060B IMPRES Public Safety Microphone – 24-Inch Cable

The Motorola PMMN4060B Public Safety Microphone is a rugged IMPRES remote speaker microphone designed to provide clear, accessible communications for compatible Motorola APX portable radios. It features a 24-inch straight cable, Windporting technology, emergency button, volume control, 3.5mm audio jack, IP55 protection, and an external public-safety microphone antenna connection.

Designed primarily for UHF Motorola APX radios, the PMMN4060B allows the radio to remain securely attached to a belt or beneath protective clothing while placing the microphone, speaker, controls, and radio antenna near the user’s shoulder.

A compatible public-safety microphone antenna is required and sold separately. The PMMN4060B is not designed for VHF operation.

Compatible Motorola Radios

The Motorola PMMN4060B is compatible with supported UHF configurations of these portable radios:

• Motorola SRX 2200
• Motorola APX 6000
• Motorola APX 7000
• Motorola APX 8000

Compatibility depends on the radio’s frequency band and configuration. Motorola recommends this public-safety microphone for UHF radios, and VHF operation is not supported. Confirm the radio model, band, and antenna requirements before ordering.

Key Features and Benefits

24-Inch Straight Cable

The PMMN4060B includes a 24-inch straight cable, providing enough length to route the microphone from a belt-mounted radio to the shoulder or upper chest. The longer cable is especially useful when the radio is worn under a jacket, body armor, turnout gear, or other protective equipment.

External Antenna Connection

Unlike a standard remote speaker microphone, the PMMN4060B includes a connection for a compatible public-safety microphone antenna. Relocating the antenna from the radio to the shoulder microphone can place it in a higher, less obstructed position.

This arrangement may improve practical RF performance when the radio is worn low on the body or beneath protective clothing. The exact range still depends on frequency, terrain, building construction, system coverage, radio programming, and antenna selection.

A compatible PSM antenna is required and is not included unless specifically stated by the seller.

Motorola IMPRES Audio

IMPRES audio technology allows the microphone and compatible radio to work together to optimize audio performance. The radio can recognize the accessory and apply the appropriate audio parameters, helping deliver consistent, intelligible communications.

Windporting Technology

Motorola Windporting technology helps reduce the disruptive effects of wind moving across the microphone. It also helps prevent water from blocking the microphone opening, supporting clearer voice transmission during outdoor and wet-weather operations.

Windporting makes the PMMN4060B particularly useful for:

• Motorcycle and roadside operations
• Outdoor patrol
• Emergency response
• Utility work
• Severe-weather assignments
• Marine and waterfront environments

Loud, Clear Speaker Audio

The PMMN4060B is designed to deliver clear, powerful audio in demanding public-safety environments. Motorola states that its APX public-safety microphones can provide audio that is up to 50% louder than earlier XTS-series remote speaker microphones.

Programmable Orange Emergency Button

An easily accessible orange emergency button allows users to activate supported emergency features without reaching for the radio. The exact function depends on radio programming and system configuration.

Volume Control

The integrated volume control allows the user to adjust received audio directly from the shoulder microphone. This is particularly helpful when the radio is mounted under clothing or in a location that is difficult to reach.

3.5mm Audio Jack

A 3.5mm non-threaded audio jack accepts compatible receive-only earpieces. This allows incoming radio traffic to be heard more discreetly while the microphone remains available for transmitting.

The earpiece and adapter, if required, are sold separately.

IP55 Environmental Protection

The PMMN4060B carries an IP55 rating, providing protection against dust intrusion and water jets under defined test conditions. This makes it suitable for public-safety and professional field use where the microphone may encounter rain, dust, and wet working conditions.

IP55 does not mean the microphone is approved for complete water submersion.

Product Specifications

Best Uses for the PMMN4060B

Law Enforcement Patrol

The shoulder-mounted microphone gives officers convenient access to push-to-talk, speaker audio, volume controls, and the emergency button while keeping the radio secured to the duty belt.

Officers Wearing Body Armor

The 24-inch cable can be routed from a belt-mounted radio to a shoulder attachment point. The external microphone antenna also places the antenna above much of the body armor and away from the officer’s waist.

Fire and Emergency Response

Windporting, loud audio, and accessible controls support communication in outdoor, wet, and noisy environments. Fire departments should verify that the accessory meets all departmental, environmental, and hazardous-location requirements before deployment.

Motorcycle and Traffic Units

The microphone’s Windporting technology helps reduce wind interference during roadside operations. Its shoulder-level audio and controls reduce the need to reach for a belt-mounted radio.

Utility and Public-Works Crews

The PMMN4060B is useful for crews working outdoors around wind, rain, equipment noise, and moving vehicles. Its IP55 housing and loud speaker support dependable everyday communications.

Security and Critical Infrastructure

Security personnel can keep their radios secured while using the microphone for routine calls. A compatible earpiece connected to the 3.5mm jack provides more discreet received audio.

PMMN4060B Versus a Standard Remote Speaker Microphone

Antenna Selection Is Required

The PMMN4060B does not use the radio’s standard antenna while operating as a public-safety microphone system. A compatible antenna must be installed on the microphone.

The antenna must match the radio’s frequency band. Using an incompatible antenna can reduce performance and potentially affect radio operation. Do not order this microphone for a VHF radio, as Motorola specifies that VHF is not supported.

Frequently Asked Questions

What radios work with the Motorola PMMN4060B?

The PMMN4060B is compatible with supported UHF configurations of the Motorola APX 3000, APX 6000 and APX 7000. Verify the radio band and configuration before purchasing.

Does the PMMN4060B include an antenna?

No. A compatible public-safety microphone antenna is required and is generally sold separately.

Will it work with a VHF APX radio?

No. Motorola specifies that VHF operation is not supported. The microphone is recommended for UHF radios.

What does the 24-inch measurement describe?

The 24-inch measurement refers to the microphone’s straight cable. The longer cable allows the microphone to be positioned on the shoulder while the radio remains attached to the belt or worn beneath protective clothing.

Does it have an emergency button?

Yes. The PMMN4060B has a programmable orange emergency button. The button’s operation depends on radio programming and system support.

Can I connect an earpiece?

Yes. The microphone includes a 3.5mm non-threaded audio jack for a compatible receive-only earpiece.

Is the PMMN4060B waterproof?

It is IP55-rated, meaning it provides protection against dust and water jets under controlled test conditions. It is not designed for complete submersion.

Is this microphone intrinsically safe?

A HAZLOC or intrinsic-safety certification is not specified for the standard PMMN4060B. Do not use it as part of a hazardous-location radio system unless Motorola documentation expressly approves the complete radio, microphone, antenna, and battery combination.

12 Month Warranty

Available Size Options

Need additional cable length? Compare the PMMN4060B with the Motorola PMMN4061B 30-inch public safety microphone

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Antenna SOLD Separately (Part # PMAF4002A 700/800MHZ ANTENNA)