Description
Need to cover more ground with your VoIP paging system without extra wiring headaches? The Algo 1198 Satellite Ceiling Speaker lets you extend coverage affordably by daisy-chaining up to three units to one Algo 8198 IP PoE+ Ceiling Speaker. You get identical sound quality, automatic supervision, and ambient noise compensation—all while slashing cabling and PoE port costs. Perfect for schools, offices, retail, and airports that need reliable, large-area voice paging and notifications.
The Telecom Spot Expert Take: The 1198 is a smart, practical choice for any IT team scaling up paging systems. By letting one 8198 power and supervise up to three satellites, you cut installation expenses dramatically while keeping full control and reliability. In real deployments, this approach reduces cable drops and switch ports significantly without sacrificing audio clarity or features like automatic volume adjustment based on room noise. If you’re managing paging for offices, schools, or public spaces, the 1198 delivers enterprise-grade performance at a fraction of the usual cost—exactly what busy teams need for fast, budget-friendly rollouts.
Key Features
- Daisy-chain up to three satellites per 8198 – Connect using standard CAT5/CAT6 patch cables for huge coverage with just one network drop.
- Identical appearance and acoustical output – Looks and sounds exactly like the 8198 so your ceiling stays clean and consistent.
- Automatic detection and supervision – The 8198 detects each 1198 instantly and monitors connectivity—no extra setup required.
- Ambient noise response – Satellites adjust volume automatically using the 8198’s microphone for clear audio in noisy rooms.
- Power shared intelligently – Total 16W from the 8198 is distributed (e.g., 4W per speaker with three satellites) for reliable performance.
- Easy monitoring – Satellite count shows in the 8198 web GUI and 8300 Controller for simple system oversight.
See Algo 1198 datasheet for full spec