At its core, Simple Paging reproduces live announcements from a desk or on the move (via a Barix Simple Paging app) with absolute clarity, giving end users an intelligible and flexible paging and communications tool. At InfoComm, Barix will demonstrate integration with emergency notification and background audio systems, bringing additional value to systems integrators who wish to marry multiple IP applications over a common networked platform. Barix will demonstrate these features at Booth 5059 on the InfoComm exhibit floor.
In addition to configurable emergency notification and background music sockets, a pre-gong chime has been added to master paging devices (such as the Barix Annuncicom PS1 or PS16). This feature captures audience attention prior to an important page or security announcement.
"Many public address systems incorporate zoned background music playback and the requirement for an emergency notification override, both of which Simple Paging supports now at the device level," said Frank Frederiksen, managing director, Barix. "The intelligence of Simple Paging ensures that pages override background music streams, while emergency messages override both."
The all-in-one Simple Paging solution offers simple deployment for new and existing buildings, eliminating complex setup processes traditionally associated with IP systems. Multiple paging groups can be set up in as little as 10 minutes, with no need for in-depth IT knowledge; tags are easily associated with paging zones to establish groups. High-quality IP voice paging announcements can be made from paging stations, tablets and smartphones without further configuration once power, the network and loudspeakers are connected.
In addition to mobile integration, flexible targeting allows users in offices, small business, K-12 schools, and in hospitality environments to direct announcements to specific devices, zones and areas. Furthermore, Simple Paging connects disparate PA systems on large campuses onto a single network to ensure unified messaging.
(Jim Evans)
