Single Channel Zone Controller
The Wahsega Single Channel Zone controller is a powerful device that can bridge the gap between existing legacy audio systems and Carina audio broadcasts. In addition, the Zone Controller can send messages over mobile radios, stream background music, control devices with a relay and even monitor an IoT sensor.
Carina Price: $449
Carina Model Number WL-ZN-CTR-1CH-CAR
InformaCast Price: $529
InformaCast Model Number WL-ZN-CTR-1CH-INF
The Wahsega Single Channel Zone controller is a utilitarian tool that allows organizations to achieve many objectives with the main one being the ability to connect older legacy systems with the Carina platform. Through the use of line level audio, Carina audio announcements can be fed into an analog amplifier or directly into self-amplified analog speakers. This is vital for organizations with multiple buildings to tie in older systems during the transitionary period of upgrading everything to a digital system.
There are many other use cases for the Zone Controller that can help organizations implement a system with complete coverage. The Zone Controller has the ability to take audio from a connected device, like streaming music, and send that to any desired devices. Another key feature is the ability for the Zone Controller to send Carina audio broadcast over a mobile radio terrestrial network. While connected to an analog speaker system, the Zone controller can also control devices through its onboard relay or it can monitor a connected IoT sensor.
The Single Channel Zone Controller can be managed by the Carina Event Manager, Event Manager Lite or InformaCast.
Highlights:
- Line level audio in & out
- Onboard relay
- Send audio over mobile radios
- Monitor IoT sensor
- Stream background music
- Supports Carina or InformaCast
Send or receive broadcasted audio and voice to analog paging speakers within specified zones using the Wahsega Single Channel Zone Controller. The Zone Controller can be configured to act as an input or output. With a single IP endpoint, multiple configuration scenarios are possible using VoIP, multicasting or unicasting.
Leveraging the power of VoIP, the IP Paging Zone Controller can use any SIP-based telephone system to create a large paging network using existing VoIP telephones. The Zone Controller has the ability to take audio from a connected device, like streaming music, and send that to any desired devices. Another key feature is the ability for the Zone Controller to send Carina audio broadcast over a mobile radio terrestrial network. While connected to an analog speaker system, the Zone controller can also control devices through its onboard relay or it can monitor a connected IoT sensor.
The Single Channel Zone Controller can be managed by the Carina Event Manager, Event Manager Lite or InformaCast.
The Wahsega Single Channel Zone Controller is perfect for paging applications in school auditoriums, multi-level buildings and retail operations with multiple branch locations.
Features:
- SIP Compliant
- Fully configurable via Carina or InformaCast
- Easy installation
- Onboard relay
- Send audio over mobile radios
- Monitor IoT sensor
- Stream background music
- Remote firmware upgradeable
- Software/configuration reset button
- Multiple mono codecs to choose from
- Customizable line level output gain
- 10/100 Ethernet port with Power-over-Ethernet(802.3af PoE)
- +9V to +16V DC input (if not using PoE)
- Standard 35mm DIN Rail (top-hat) mounting on bottom or side in any orientation
- Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps
- Power input:
- PoE 802.3af
- 9V-16V DC Input
- Protocol: SIP RFC 3261 compatible
- Audio Codecs: G.711, G.726 (16/24/32/40kbps), G.722, DVI4 (narrow/HD/Ultra HD), Linear PCM, iLBC, Speex, SILK
- Current Draw: <1W
- Impedance: 600Ω
- Max Cable Length: 100m (per standard)
- Temperature Range: -40°C to +60°C
- Output Trim Range (web configurable): +4dBu to -10dBV nominal
- Construction: Aluminum extrusion with steel faceplates
- Regulatory Compliance: FCC Class A
- Weight: 0.94 lb
- Dimensions: 1.87″ H x 4.75″ W x 5.55″ D
- Warranty: 3 years limited
- Dry Contact Relay Rating: 2A min, 24VAC/30VDC
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