Description
The Valcom VIP-418A-IC is a one-way IP paging speaker with a square faceplate design in white, certified for InformaCast emergency notification. PoE powered over a single Ethernet cable, the square faceplate gives it a modern, architectural look that suits contemporary offices, schools, and healthcare facilities where standard round or rectangular speaker housings feel dated.
The Telecom Spot Expert Review
The square faceplate is a design detail that matters in higher-end commercial spaces — it reads as intentional rather than utilitarian and blends with modern switch plate and outlet aesthetics. InformaCast certification covers the critical requirement for Cisco-based unified communications environments where emergency alerting has to integrate with the phone system. PoE keeps the installation clean with no separate power drop at each speaker location.
Key Features
- One-way IP paging speaker with square faceplate — white finish
- 8-inch speaker driver for clear voice and music reproduction
- InformaCast certified for software-driven emergency notification
- PoE powered (802.3af) — single Ethernet connection for power and data
- Output level: 103 dB at 1 meter
- Modern square faceplate design for contemporary office and healthcare environments
Technical Specifications
| Model | VIP-418A-IC |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Faceplate | Square |
| Speaker Size | 8 in. |
| Communication | One-way paging |
| Software Compatibility | InformaCast (IC) |
| Power | PoE 802.3af |
| Output Level | 103 dB at 1 meter |
| Brand | Valcom |
| Supply Voltage | 48V DC (PoE 802.3af) |