Description
Versions:
- Algo 8190 (SIP)
- Algo 8190-IC (InformaCast)
Need reliable, crystal-clear paging and a built-in clock that just works? The Algo 8190 IP Speaker – Clock combines high-intelligibility audio, emergency alerting, and a bright LED digital clock in one easy-to-install PoE+ unit. Designed specifically for classrooms, offices, and commercial PA systems, it delivers professional-grade sound that cuts through noise and keeps everyone informed—without the hassle of separate clocks or complicated wiring.
The Telecom Spot Expert Take: IT teams and facility managers love the 8190 because it replaces outdated analog speakers, FXS ports, and separate clocks with one modern, network-managed device. The four-speaker line array and ambient noise compensation mean every announcement is heard clearly the first time, while the built-in call button turns any room into a two-way intercom instantly. Whether you’re updating a school, hospital waiting area, or corporate cafeteria, this speaker saves time on installation, reduces maintenance, and gives you rock-solid reliability with SIP and multicast support. It’s a simple upgrade that makes a big difference in daily communication and emergency response.
Key Features
- Superb audio clarity and intelligibility; four-speaker line array with asymmetric sound dispersion for improved sound distribution
- Integrated speaker, clock and call button for suitability in a classroom setting, or additionally with an LED visual alert to meet enhanced emergency notification requirements
- Network managed and supervised SIP and multicast endpoint
- PoE (IEEE 802.3af or the recommended PoE+ 802.3at) for plug and play network connectivity - no additional amplifier is required
- Eliminates narrowband FXS port or ATA
- Multifunctional speaker for voice paging, emergency notification and ring alerting. Easily integrates with the Algo 8301 for automating playing tones and announcements for scheduled events
- Wideband G.722 codec support for HD Voice
- Multicast receive capability for cost effective scalability - mix with any number and variety of Algo speakers, strobes and paging adapters for more comprehensive PA and alerting solution requirements
- Supports RTP multicast, in addition to Polycom Group Page, Singlewire InformaCast (part no. 8190-IC) and Syn-Apps Revolution
- SIP compatibility with all leading UC vendors including: Avaya, Broadsoft, Cisco, Digium/Asterisk, Mitel, Metaswitch, NEC, Polycom and Yealink to name a few
- Configurable through web interface
- Auto-provisioning (i.e., TFTP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS). Also supported: TLS & SRTP (secure SIP signalling and media), SIP over TCP (allows increased packet size over UDP), DNS SRV Record, and CDP/LLDP automatic VLAN assignment.
- SNMP supervision or via the Algo 8300 Controller
- Internal memory of 1GB for uploading custom WAV files or recorded messages
- Multiple SIP registrations for Ring (10), Emergency Alert (10) and Page/Intercom (1) extensions
- Programmable relay (dry contact) output
- Programmable relay (dry contact) input for use with 1202 and 1203 illuminated and supervised wall buttons
- High contrast clock which automatically synchronizes with network time and backlit call button
- Four discrete LEDs including amber, blue, green and red (+ white using RGB) with configurable flash patterns and intensities (8190S model only)
- UL/CSA, FCC and CE certified
- Dimensions: 8.25" (21cm) D x 16" (40.6cm) H x 3.0" (7.6cm) D
Algo 8190 Datasheet, User Guide, Provisioning Guide


