Description
If your building still runs on an old analog paging system but your phone system has gone VoIP, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to rip everything out. The Valcom EZ-PC6 ezIP 6-Zone Hybrid Page Controller is the smart, affordable bridge that lets you keep your existing speakers while adding crystal-clear SIP paging, multicast IP endpoints, and room to grow.
Whether you’re announcing shift changes in a warehouse, paging across a multi-floor office, or need scheduled tones in a school, this compact 1U unit delivers wideband HD voice quality and works with almost any phone system—FXS, loop-start trunk, standard telephone, or full SIP. Plug it in, configure once via the built-in web interface, and you’re done. No extra server required.
The Telecom Spot Expert Review
What we love:
- True hybrid magic — you can page analog zones and IP speakers at the same time from the same call.
- Installation takes minutes, not hours. Most customers are live the same day.
- Secure SIP and a built-in scheduler mean you can play break-time chimes automatically.
The honest take: It’s one-way paging out of the box (perfect for 95 % of paging needs). If you ever want two-way talkback or full VIP features, just buy the license upgrade — no hardware swap.
Key Features
- Universal phone system compatibility — FXS, PABX station extension, loop-start trunk port, standard telephone, or SIP
- Wideband HD voice for noticeably clearer announcements
- Simultaneous analog + IP paging — multicast to Valcom VIP speakers while driving legacy line-level zones
- Supports Valcom 25 V, 45 Ω, and self-amplified speakers (up to 120 self-amplified or 30 W total 25 V taps)
- Background music input that automatically mutes during pages
- Override audio & control inputs for emergency all-call
- One dry contact closure (expandable to six with optional EZ-PCIA6 adapter)
- Network-expandable — link multiple units for 12 or 18 zones
- Secure SIP registration and built-in scheduler for automated tones
- Flexible mounting — wall or 19″ rack (brackets included)
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PoE or 24 VDC power (not included) – 802.3af Class 3 or screw-terminal 24 VDC @ 1 A (VP-1124D)
- Both the 3-zone and 6-zone models can be upgraded to Talkback capability with license purchase
- Replaces the Valcom V-2006A, V-2006A-E
- Please see the Valcom EZ-PC6 Datasheet for more details
Comparison Guide
| Model | Zones | Hybrid (Analog + IP) | Talkback (w/ upgrade) | Best For | Key Difference vs EZ-PC6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valcom EZ-PC6 (this unit) | 6 | Yes | Yes | Legacy-to-VoIP transitions | — |
| Valcom EZ-PC3 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Smaller offices / single floor | Half the zones, lower price |
| Valcom VIP-PC6 | 6 | Yes | Native | Full two-way talkback from day 1 | Higher cost, native VIP features |
| Valcom V-2006A | 6 | No (analog only) | No | Pure analog replacement | No SIP/IP, no future-proofing |