Hello Chi,
I know that it's too late for replay, but i hope that will help some one.
8831 conference sip phone come by default with four microphone that build in the unit in the corner of the unit, that will converge "Maximum Optimal Coverage of 20- by 20-Foot Room".
if we need additional coverage you need to buy wired OR wireless microphone.
please check the below document that contain all scenario for 8831 "at Room Diagram Examples for Optional Coverage" :
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/collaboration-endpoints/unified-ip-conference-phone-8831/guide-c07-734247.html
Regards,
Ahmad Kefaya