Description
Combine voice paging and a highly visible 6-digit digital clock display in a single 2x2 drop ceiling tile with the Valcom VIP-426A-D, a SIP-compatible IP lay-in speaker that replaces a standard ceiling tile and runs on a single PoE Ethernet cable.
The Telecom Spot Expert Review
The VIP-426A-D serves spaces that need both paging coverage and visible time display — the 6-digit clock replaces what would otherwise be a separate wall clock installation, saving a device, a cable run, and a mounting location. The 2x2 lay-in format drops directly into a standard suspended ceiling grid without any cutting, framing, or specialty mounting hardware. One PoE Ethernet cable carries power, network time sync, and audio data to the tile location. As a base SIP unit, the VIP-426A-D works with any SIP-compatible telephone system or paging server without requiring InformaCast or Syn-Apps licensing — a significant cost advantage in facilities that don't already have those platforms deployed. The 8-inch driver produces 103dB of output, sufficient for a standard classroom or open office floor area.
Key Features
- 2x2 lay-in ceiling tile IP speaker with integrated 6-digit digital clock
- SIP compatible — works with any SIP telephone system or paging server
- 103dB/1m output from an 8-inch driver for room-filling coverage
- PoE (802.3af) powered — one cable carries power, time sync, and audio
- Drops into standard 2x2 suspended ceiling grid with no cutting required
Technical Specifications
| Model | VIP-426A-D |
|---|---|
| Type | IP Lay-In Speaker with Digital Clock |
| Supply Voltage | 48V DC (PoE 802.3af) |
| Speaker Driver | 8 in. |
| Output SPL | 103 dB/1m |
| Clock Display | 6-digit digital |
| Ceiling Format | 2x2 lay-in tile |
| Protocol | SIP |
| Wiring | RJ45 (CAT 5 / CAT 6) |
| Operating Environment | Indoor ceiling |