Description
If you manage a busy warehouse, manufacturing plant, school campus, or outdoor facility where every announcement has to cut through the noise, the Valcom EZ-HR15-GY is exactly what you’ve been looking for. This rugged 15-watt IP paging horn gives you crisp, high-volume voice paging, emergency alerts, and scheduled ringing — all in one easy-to-deploy package.
Part of Valcom’s ezIP series, it’s built for businesses that want modern IP paging without the usual headaches or sky-high costs. One Ethernet cable (PoE) handles power and audio, and the famous Omni-Lock mount means you can have it up and working in minutes instead of hours.
The Telecom Spot Expert Review
The EZ-HR15-GY is one of our favorites in the ezIP lineup because it finally makes high-performance IP paging feel simple.
What we love:
- The Omni-Lock mount really is that good — our techs routinely finish installs in under 15 minutes, even on I-beams 15 feet up.
- 119 dB SPL at 1 meter with clean, intelligible voice — it punches through forklift noise and wind without sounding tinny.
- True PoE means no separate power runs, which saves our customers hundreds in labor every time.
- Built-in mic lets you upgrade to talkback later if needs change — future-proof without buying new hardware now.
What to watch for:
- It’s one-way paging out of the box (perfect for 95% of paging jobs).
- You’ll want a SIP server or Valcom page controller for full multicast and scheduling features.
Our expert setup tip: For warehouses or loading docks, mount the horn 12–15 ft high and tilt it slightly downward toward the main work areas. Test volume during a busy shift — you’ll be amazed how far the 120° × 90° dispersion reaches. We also recommend grouping multiple horns via multicast so one page reaches the entire building at once.
Bottom line: If you’re moving from analog horns or struggling with cheap “IP” speakers that drop calls, this is the upgrade your team will actually thank you for.
Key Features
- 15 watts of high-efficiency power for strong, distortion-free audio
- Crystal-clear 119 dBA SPL at 1 meter — perfect for noisy industrial spaces
- SIP & multicast ready — works with almost any modern VoIP or paging platform
- Power over Ethernet (802.3af/af+) — single cable does it all
- Indoor/outdoor rated polycarbonate housing stands up to dust, rain, and temperature swings
- Omni-Lock mounting system with C-clamp for walls, beams, electrical boxes, or I-beams
- Wide 120° horizontal × 90° vertical sound dispersion
- Built-in microphone for easy future upgrade to two-way talkback
- Gray finish blends right into industrial or commercial environments
- Please see the Valcom EZ-HR15-GY Datasheet for more details