Description
The Valcom VIP-431A-DS is an IP talkback wall speaker with a built-in digital clock, combining two-way paging capability with synchronized timekeeping in a single surface-mount enclosure. A single Ethernet connection delivers both PoE power and network audio, eliminating the need for a separate power supply or clock wiring run. The built-in 2.5-inch 5-character red LED display integrates with Valcom's clock infrastructure while the speaker handles two-way handsfree announcements at 103 dB output — clear enough for noisy corridors and industrial spaces. A line output supports downstream Valcom amplified speakers for zone extension without additional network ports.
The Telecom Spot Expert Review
The VIP-431A-DS is the right choice when a facility wants both a clock and a paging speaker at the same location without running separate conduits for each. Schools, warehouses, and healthcare hallways regularly need timekeeping at the speaker location, and combining both functions reduces material cost, installation labor, and wall clutter. The 103 dB output keeps announcements audible over background noise levels typical in gymnasium or production floor environments. Because audio level is software-controlled, system administrators can adjust zones remotely rather than sending a technician to each speaker location to turn a physical volume knob.
Key Features
- IP talkback wall speaker with integrated digital clock display
- Two-way handsfree voice access over network
- Single Ethernet connection — PoE powers speaker and clock
- 2.5-inch 5-character red LED clock display
- Output level: 103 dB / 1m
- Software-controlled audio level — adjust remotely
- Line output supports downstream Valcom amplified speakers
- Network-based page zone extension over LAN/WAN
Technical Specifications
| Power | PoE 802.3af (48V DC) |
| Output SPL | 103 dB / 1m |
| Clock Display | 2.5" 5-character red LED |
| Network Connection | Single RJ-45 Ethernet |
| Communication | Two-way (talkback) |
| Line Output | Yes — supports Valcom amplified speakers |
| Mount | Surface mount |