Announcements over a PA speaker are still one of the most effective ways to reach a lot of people at once across a large space, factories, schools, malls, office complexes. SIP paging brings this kind of announcement system into the digital era, with far more flexible control than a conventional analog PA system.
What is SIP paging?
SIP paging is a broadcast audio system that runs over an IP network using the SIP protocol, similar to an IP phone call, except it sends audio to a lot of speakers at once instead of a single recipient. Every speaker has its own IP address and can be grouped into specific zones.
How zone-based paging works
One of the biggest advantages of SIP paging over analog PA is zone control, you can send an announcement to just one area (say, the production floor) without disturbing another (say, the admin office), or broadcast to the entire building at once for an emergency.
Ways to send an announcement
- Live paging: real-time announcements through a microphone
- Scheduled broadcasts: automatic announcements on a timer, like a class bell or a factory break announcement
- Pre-recorded messages: messages recorded ahead of time, played as needed
- Emergency broadcast: top-priority announcements that automatically interrupt whatever audio is currently playing
Sending announcements from a mobile app
The IP Audio Dispatch App lets staff send announcements straight from a phone, whether that's live paging, background music, or an emergency broadcast, without needing to be in a central control room.
Choosing speakers for the right location
Zycoo offers a range of speakers depending on the space: the SC15 for indoor ceiling installs, the SW15 cabinet-style speaker for hallways or waiting areas, and the SH30 and SL30 for outdoor areas with an IP65 weatherproof rating, a good fit for schoolyards, parking lots, or open factory grounds.
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