Classroom and corridor announcements
PRODUCT IN THIS APPLICATIONST-8CIP PA Ceiling Speaker 8W
Schools & universities
One campus. Every announcement connected.
Bring classroom, corridor and outdoor announcements together with network-based paging designed for schools, colleges and universities.
APPLICATIONS & EQUIPMENT
Designed around the way your site works.
THE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Education & Campuses
Teaching spaces need different audio coverage from playgrounds and circulation areas. A campus also needs to direct routine information without unnecessarily interrupting every building.
PRODUCT IN THIS APPLICATIONST-8CIP PA Ceiling Speaker 8WOutdoor assembly-area audio
PRODUCT IN THIS APPLICATIONST-15HSRIP PA Horn Speaker 15W (R)ALSO PLAN FOR
Building-specific paging groups
Reception and security intercom communication
RECOMMENDED ARCHITECTURE
From the control room to the application zones.
Suggested SipTok models are shown in their system roles. The network, operator workflow and final configuration are planned for the application rather than implied by a product list.
SIPTOK · SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
A connected system for education & campuses
Ethernet / LANSelect a product photograph for model details
Scroll across the diagram to explore each connection.
01 · Control room & system control
Suggested paging consoleST-C10IP Announcement Console PanelEthernet / LANView product
02 · Site network
Example Ethernet switchST-PoE-8P8 Port PoE SwitchLAN switch · independent power reviewView product
03 · Application zonesSuggested announcement endpointST-8CIP PA Ceiling Speaker 8WEthernet / LANView product
01
Announcements
Define paging groups for Academic blocks, Outdoor areas, Administration. Match the selected speakers and announcement method to each area’s acoustic and operational needs.
02
Assistance & response
This selection focuses on announcements. If the operation needs return voice communication, specify suitable calling endpoints and an attended answering workflow separately.
Connection, power & commissioning notes
- Ethernet branches connect the shown IP devices to the site LAN switch. This is a connection concept, not a cable-routing or electrical wiring drawing.
- SIP handles call setup. RTP audio follows the configured media path; it does not necessarily pass through the SIP server. Multicast is a separate, model-supported paging option.
- Confirm power for each device independently. A PoE switch in this example does not establish the required PoE class, port budget or a universal one-cable installation.
- Plan sound levels around teaching activities. Emergency procedures, accessibility and backup power should be reviewed with campus management.
Photographs show actual SipTok models. This is a conceptual connection diagram; cable routes, power and final equipment are confirmed during system design.
Example areasAcademic blocksOutdoor areasAdministration
Define paging groups by block or function. Select ceiling and wall speakers for indoor rooms and suitable horn speakers for open areas. Confirm scheduling requirements with the selected audio gateway.
Plan sound levels around teaching activities. Emergency procedures, accessibility and backup power should be reviewed with campus management.
RELEVANT PRODUCTS
The right endpoints for your environment.
Product selection depends on the final site requirements, network design and documented device capabilities.
IP Wall-Mount Speakers
IP PA Wall Mount Speaker 15W (ABS)
- Rated Power
- 15W
- Network Interface
- 10/100 Base-TX, RJ45
Paging & Control
IP Announcement Console Panel
- Network Interface
- 10/100 Base-TX, RJ45
- Power Supply
- 12V-2A
EXPLORE THE DETAIL
Useful technical reading.
System design
IP PA vs conventional PA: choosing an architecture
The choice between network audio and a conventional amplifier-based public address system depends on the site, existing infrastructure and operating requirements. Neither architecture removes the need for sound acoustic design.
Read the guideNetwork designSIP paging vs multicast paging
SIP paging and multicast paging solve different parts of audio distribution. SIP can establish a call to an endpoint or platform group, while multicast can distribute a stream to multiple listeners on a managed network.
Read the guidePaging & controlHow multizone IP paging works
Multizone paging lets an operator address selected areas instead of sending every message to the entire site. The useful starting point is the way people work, move and respond in those areas.
Read the guideLET’S BUILD THE RIGHT SYSTEM
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