Description
Need reliable, crystal-clear communication at your building entrances without the hassle of complex wiring or high costs? The Valcom EZ-DIBR ezIP Doorplate Intercom Speaker delivers exactly that. This rugged, stainless-steel doorplate combines high-quality two-way talkback, paging, and emergency alerts in one sleek, vandal-resistant unit that works seamlessly with Valcom ezIP systems and standard SIP phone systems.
Perfect for offices, schools, warehouses, medical facilities, and multi-tenant buildings, the EZ-DIBR gives visitors a professional way to announce themselves while letting your team respond instantly from any desk phone or console. It’s PoE-powered for super-simple installation, built to handle indoor or outdoor conditions, and—best of all—fully upgradeable to full Valcom VIP functionality when your needs grow.
The Telecom Spot Expert Review
Here’s our honest take:
Pros
- Exceptional audio clarity (>96 dB at 4 ft) with natural-sounding half-duplex talkback—no push-to-talk frustration.
- True vandal-resistant brushed stainless steel construction that stands up to weather and abuse.
- Dead-simple PoE setup (no separate power runs) and quick configuration via Valcom’s IP Solutions Tool.
- Future-proof: upgrade to full VIP speaker capabilities without replacing the hardware.
- Includes the VIP-172-RLY relay block for easy door unlock integration.
Cons
- Network interface box must be mounted indoors (standard for most IP door stations).
- Half-duplex only (not full-duplex like premium VIP models)—still more than enough for 95% of entry applications.
Our Expert Take & Setup Tips This is the perfect “starter” IP doorplate for customers moving from analog paging to VoIP. We recommend it for any facility under 50 users who want professional-grade entry communication without breaking the bank.
Pro installation tip from our techs: Keep the doorplate within 350 ft of the indoor network interface using Cat5e/6, and always test the call button LED and relay during commissioning. Pair it with a Valcom ezIP Page Controller or your existing SIP PBX and you’ll have door unlock, group paging, and emergency tones all in one system. Need help designing your layout? Our team offers free pre-sales consulting—no obligation.
Key Features
- Half-Duplex Talkback Intercom – Instant two-way voice communication with any ezIP console, page controller, or SIP extension
- Vandal-Resistant Brushed Stainless Steel – Built for indoor or outdoor use with a durable call button and status LED
- Power over Ethernet (PoE 802.3af) – One cable does it all; no local power outlet needed
- High-Quality Audio – >96 dB SPL at 4 ft, 80 Hz–15 kHz frequency response for clear, intelligible speech
- Paging, Emergency Alerts & Tones – Broadcast announcements or trigger alerts across your entire system
- Easy SIP Integration – Works natively with Valcom ezIP systems and most SIP-based telephone platforms
- Future-Proof Upgrade Path – Seamlessly upgrade to full Valcom VIP functionality (concurrent SIP + multicast, advanced features) without swapping hardware
- Includes Relay Block – VIP-172-RLY for electric door strike or gate control
- Quick Install – Double-gang FD box mounting; designed for fast deployment
- Please see the Valcom EZ-DIBR Datasheet for more details
The EZ-DIBR ezIP Doorplate Intercom Speaker consist of a doorplate, network interface, mounting hardware, and a VIP-172-RLY Relay Block.