Description
The Valcom VIP-801A-V4 is an IP gateway audio port that extends a single analog paging zone over any IP-based LAN or WAN network. One audio output drives Valcom one-way speakers and one auxiliary audio input accepts program sources, while two programmable form C relay closures handle door unlocking and audio indication without additional hardware. The unit operates peer-to-peer with no server required and uses G.711 voice codec with echo suppression for natural-sounding paging. Power is either PoE 802.3af Class 3 or 24 Vdc from a local supply.
The Telecom Spot Expert Review
The VIP-801A-V4 fits facilities that need to push a paging zone across a building network to a remote location — a parking garage, a detached warehouse, or a satellite office connected over WAN — without running new audio cabling. The paging source at the head end reaches the VIP-801A-V4 over the IP network, and the unit outputs the audio locally to a standard Valcom analog speaker distribution. The relay closures add door control or strobe triggering capability without requiring a separate relay controller, which keeps the remote installation compact. Windows-based setup configuration simplifies commissioning even for technicians unfamiliar with IP audio equipment.
Key Features
- Extends one paging zone over IP LAN/WAN
- 1 audio output, 1 auxiliary audio input
- 2 programmable form C relay closures for door unlock and audio indication
- No server required — peer-to-peer operation
- 1-to-11 digit dial plans
- G.711 (64 kbits/s, uLaw) voice codec with echo suppression
- PoE 802.3af Class 3 or 24 Vdc local power
- DHCP, UDP, TCP, HTTP, Telnet, FTP protocol support
- Easy Windows-based setup
Technical Specifications
| Power | PoE 802.3af Class 3 or 24 Vdc @ 250 mA |
| Audio Outputs | 1 |
| Audio Inputs | 1 (auxiliary) |
| Relay Closures | 2 form C |
| Voice Codec | G.711 (64 kbits/s, uLaw) with echo suppression |
| Protocols | DHCP, IGMP v3, UDP, TCP, HTTP, Telnet, FTP |
| Dial Plans | 1 to 11 digits |
| Server Required | No (peer-to-peer) |