Description
Deploy one-way IP paging in offices, classrooms, and common areas with the Valcom VIP-120A, an 8-inch round PoE ceiling speaker with 103dB output, powder coat finish, and a line output that extends coverage to additional Valcom amplified speakers without a second network drop.
The Telecom Spot Expert Review
The VIP-120A is Valcom's foundational one-way IP ceiling speaker — the starting point for building an IP paging system in any facility with Ethernet infrastructure. SIP compatibility means it registers and operates with virtually any IP telephone system without requiring a proprietary paging server or gateway device. PoE 802.3af power from the Ethernet cable eliminates separate AC outlet runs at each ceiling location, which is one of the primary installation cost advantages of IP paging over traditional analog systems. The 8-inch high-efficiency driver at 103dB produces clear, room-filling output for standard classroom and office bay coverage. The line output is particularly useful in larger spaces: one IP speaker at the network drop point can chain additional Valcom amplified speakers in the same area without requiring additional Ethernet runs to each position. Durable electrostatic powder coat finish on metal surfaces holds up in institutional environments where standard painted plastic would chip and discolor.
Key Features
- SIP one-way IP ceiling speaker — compatible with any SIP telephone system or paging server
- 8-inch high-efficiency driver with 103dB/1m output
- PoE 802.3af powered — single Ethernet cable, no AC outlet required
- Line output chains additional Valcom amplified speakers without extra network drops
- Durable electrostatic powder coat finish on metal surfaces
Technical Specifications
| Model | VIP-120A |
|---|---|
| Type | 1-Way IP Ceiling Speaker |
| Supply Voltage | 48V DC (PoE 802.3af) |
| Speaker Driver | 8 in. (203 mm) |
| Output SPL | 103 dB/1m |
| Protocol | SIP |
| Line Output | Yes (supports Valcom amplified speakers) |
| Wiring | RJ-45 (CAT 5 / CAT 6) |
| Operating Environment | Indoor ceiling |