Unlocking the Full Potential of Network Audio
Most people today are familiar with the benefits of network audio in public settings. Automated announcements on trains, promotional messages in retail stores, or alerts to reassure students during campus emergencies. But its impact doesn’t stop there.
In industrial settings, network audio is proving to be just as powerful. From boosting safety and security to supporting everyday operations, audio technology, especially in hazardous areas requiring explosion-protected equipment is becoming an essential tool for factories, plants, and critical infrastructure.
Network audio devices are fully digital, IP-based units that connect directly to your existing network infrastructure. Installation is simple, requiring just a single cable for power and data and the system is easy to manage and scale. With remote monitoring capabilities, issues can be spotted and resolved quickly, reducing downtime and maximizing reliability. This efficiency helps drive better performance across your operations.
Axis offers a comprehensive portfolio of network audio products designed to meet diverse use cases and tailored to fit each customer’s unique requirements. Below are some of the Network Speakers offered by Axis.
Axis C11 Network cabinet speakers
This consists of two options, Axis C1110-E network cabinet speaker and Axis C1111-E network cabinet speaker.
Axis C1110-E Network Cabinet Speakers
These are sleek and stylish speakers, available in black and white colors, and can be installed in indoor or semi-protected outdoor locations. It does not require any dedicated cabling, a single Power-over-Ethernet cable connects the network and speakers and there is no need for external amplifiers. Thanks to a preconfigured Digital Signal Processor, it ensures clear voice and background music.
These speakers are built on an open platform that works on VMS, VoIP, and other Axis analytics. The Axis Audio Manager Edge software is preinstalled. It provides easy content management and you can mix live and prerecorded messages with ads and background music. The built-in health monitoring systems help to know that the system is working properly. The preset audio configuration ensures excellent sound quality and bass. Two-way communication is available.
Axis C1111-E Network Cabinet Speaker
This is a smaller version of this C11 series speakers and is a stylish all-in-one system to broadcast live and prerecorded voice messages and background music. It offers the same power packed performance but in a more compact size.
Axis C12 Network Ceiling Speaker series
These speakers are perfect for discreet ceiling installations. This all-in-one speaker is based on an open standard and easily integrates with standard networks such as VMS, VOIP, telephony, and other analytics. They can be used for broadcasting live and prerecorded messages and can be controlled remotely. They can connect to the network with one cable using a Power over Ethernet cable. It has a preconfigured Digital Signal Processor which produces clear sound. Two-way communication is possible with a built-in microphone. The remote health testing ensures that the speaker is working properly. A visible LED gives visual status information.
This speaker comes with Axis Audio Manager Edge software that includes zone management and content scheduling. Live messages can be prioritized. This speaker also includes Multisite Management software and Axis Audio Manager Center software. This speaker can be used for live and prerecorded messages and playing background music with deep sound and bass. It can be installed indoors and semi semi-protected outdoor areas.
There are two different size options for the Axis C12 series speaker.
Axis C1210-E Ceiling speakers
Axis C1211-E Network Ceiling Speaker
This is the smaller version of the C12 speaker
Axis C1310-E MK II Network Horn Speaker
This horn speaker is perfect for outdoor environments in all weather conditions to warn off intruders detected by the network camera. This speaker supports two-way communication, in an excellent clear sound with a preinstalled Digital Signal Processor. The Axis Audio Manager Edge software is preinstalled that helps to control and manage the audio system such as zone management and scheduling of content. This speaker helps coordinate with different sites with the help of Multisite Management Software and the Axis Audio Manager system.
This stand-alone horn speaker integrates with VMS, VoIP, and other analytics. Only one Power over Ethernet cable is required for power and connectivity with the network. It has a built-in microphone for remote health testing of the speaker. The live and pre-recorded messages can be broadcast in a very clear voice.
These are just some of the Network Audio devices available by Axis. If you’re interested to add network audio devices into your security system, reach out to CamCentral to get a custominzed solution.
