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The Algo 8188 IP Ceiling Speaker is a high-performance, SIP-compliant, PoE-powered network audio device designed for voice paging, emergency notifications, and background music in commercial environments. It is specifically designed to flush-mount into T-bar drop ceilings, making it an ideal solution for schools, hospitals, offices, retail spaces, and healthcare facilities. The 8188 is fully manageable via a web interface or through central provisioning. As a 3rd-party SIP endpoint, the 8188 is compatible with most hosted or premise-based VoIP telephone systems.
Product Features and Capabilities:
Audio Performance: The unit features a 6.5" coaxial speaker that provides wideband G.722 codec support for superior speech clarity and music quality.
Self-Amplified & PoE: Powered via Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af), eliminating the need for a separate amplifier or local power source.
Multicast Scalability: A single registered 8188 can act as a master to stream audio to an unlimited number of additional Algo speakers,, paging adapters, or visual alerters, creating a cost-effective, large-scale paging system.
Intelligent Features: An integrated microphone allows for two-way talkback and ambient noise monitoring, which automatically adjusts the speaker volume to ensure audibility in changing noise environments.
Emergency Alerting: Supports the storage of WAV files for custom announcements or emergency alerts, and can be integrated with Algo's 8301 Paging Adapter for scheduled tones.
Compliance & Installation: UL2043 certified for installation in air-handling spaces (plenum spaces).
Technical Specifications:
Networking: SIP, IPv4/IPv6, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/SRTP.
Audio Output: 8W (maximum).
Dimensions: 9.8" (24.9 cm) diameter with trim ring.
Weight: 4.5 lbs (2.0 kg).
Mounting: Designed for flush-mounting into a 8" (20.5 cm) hole in a ceiling tile.
