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Portable (PA) Public Address
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Public Address (PA) systems
Public Address (PA) systems are used to broadcast important global or zoned messages, provide background music or other audio feeds to internal and / or external environments
- Broadcast messages, music and more
- Indoor or outdoor options available
- Can be linked to Life Safety systems for important messages
- Create a playlist of music and reminder messages
- Long line PA systems
- PA over IP
- Microphones
- Amplifiers
- Mixers
- PA Speakers
- Review of room acoustics before system design
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Voice Alarm (VA) systems
Voice Alarm systems provide a continually repeated, pre-recorded message upon activation of the fire alarm, alerting occupants to the presence of a fire and any the importance of evacuating the premises at the earliest opportunity
- Linked to Fire Alarm system
- Compatible with all brands and types of Fire panel
- Far more effective than standard Fire Alarm sounders
- Can deliver bespoke messages
- Automated announcements to ensure continued alert without putting people at risk
- Improved management of phased evacuation
- Messages can be delivered in different languages
- Clear and repeated messaging
- Paging microphone for live messages
- Off the shelf or bespoke packages
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Congress / Conference systems
Congress / Conference systems enable the meeting / conference chairperson to control the audio and sometimes video feeds of participants so that they can be clearly heard and understood by a wider audience either in the same room or remotely
- Wired or wireless systems
- Scalable to suit small conference rooms or large events
- Built in voting systems
- Integration with cameras and screens to present speaker to larger audience
- Can be linked to professional broadcast systems
- Simultaneous interpretation of up to 100 languages
- Open platform for system flexibility
- Future proof
- Secure
- Ideal for town halls, conference centres and courtrooms
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Paging systems
Paging systems enable effective and reliable, secure, text based communication between users where normal methods of communication may not be possible / reliable
- Reliable – no mobile signal required
- Secure messaging platform
- Long lasting battery power
- Cost effective
- Robust
- Easy to use
- Discreet
- Fire Alarm integration
- Group communication
- Repeater systems available for extended reach
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Induction loops
Induction loops boost the sound for people who are hard of hearing. They can be fixed within a room / facility or portable.
- Enhance hearing for those using hearing aids or loop listener
- Wireless transmission of sound
- Room or Portable versions
- Cuts out unwanted background noise
- Any number of people can use the system
- Inconspicuous
- Required by section M of the Building Regulations and The Equality Act
- Perimeter induction loops
- Low spill phased array induction loops
- Localised field induction loops
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Stage sound systems
Stage sound systems reinforce, balance and manage the sound output from performers / speakers on a stage or other platform
- Full system design and installation
- Suitable for a wide range of venues and locations
- Mixers
- Dynamic microphones
- Condenser microphones
- Amplifiers
- Passive speakers
- Active speakers
- Stage monitors
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Portable (PA) Public Address
Portable Public Address (PA) systems allow for the temporary reinforcement of sound within an environment where it can be difficult to be heard / where no permanent system is in place
- Simple sound reinforcements in a range of situations
- Flexibility
- Ease of use
- Cost effective
- Range of power outputs available
- Ideal for small conferences and events
- Lightweight
- Battery or wired
- Options for external inputs such as phone, iPod, CD player, etc.
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Sound masking
Sound masking utilises targeted white noise within an environment to minimise otherwise distracting sounds / speech and / or to provide more private conversations within an open office
- Makes a room quieter
- Reduces distractive noises
- Improves speech privacy
- Improves productivity
- Improved information security
- Barely noticeable when in operation
- Reduces area where speech is distractive from over 15m to around 4.5m
- Workers can still collaborate with neighbours
- Improves well-being
- Suitable for a range of environments
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Networked PA systems
Networked PA systems allow for centralised control of pre-recorded announcements, music and / or event specific messages
- Integration into existing network connected devices and even legacy analogue wired devices
- Ability to control outputs via zone(s) or globally
- Lower installation, management and maintenance costs
- Paging across multiple buildings / sites
- Schedule content by zone
- Administrators can manage content and activity from any enabled desktop
- Automatic logging of each event
- Messages can be recorded and stored in the cloud for future use
- Scalable
- Can sit on existing network
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