Description
Tired of complicated adapters or extra FXS ports just to get your old paging speakers working with a modern VoIP phone system?
The Viking PA-IP is a simple, reliable solution that connects your SIP-based VoIP system directly to analog paging horns or ceiling speakers. It’s PoE powered, so you only need one network cable. Use it for clear announcements in schools, hospitals, retail stores, or offices — plus background music and after-hours loud ringing.
Small, tough, and packed with features that make paging easy again.
The Telecom Spot Expert Review
What we love:
- True plug-and-play with PoE — no power outlet needed near the ceiling or hallway.
- Built-in 6-watt Class D amplifier that actually drives up to six 8-ohm speakers without distortion.
- Flexible modes: Use it as a full SIP endpoint or join multicast groups (great with Polycom, Yealink, or 3CX systems).
- Night bell / loud ringing feature that can be scheduled or triggered by a contact closure — super handy for after-hours calls.
- Extra relay output lets you trigger strobe lights, door locks, or even turn on a bigger amplifier automatically.
Real-world tip from our team: When installing in a large open area, wire the PA-IP close to your speaker run and use the 600-ohm line-level output to feed a bigger Viking or Bogen amplifier if you need more zones or volume. Also, enable the access code in the web interface if your system is exposed to the internet — it stops prank calls fast.
Overall, this little box saves our customers time and money by eliminating extra ATAs and complicated wiring. If you have 1–6 speakers in a single zone, the PA-IP is usually the perfect fit.
Viking PA-IP Highlighted Features:
- PoE powered (class 2, <6.5 watts)
- Paging prioritization
- Plays audio from multicast
- SIP endpoint or multicast group member
- Supports up to 10 multicast paging groups
- Red “Page/Status” LED indicator
- SIP compliant (see pageg 2 for list of compatible IP-PBX phone systems)
- Autoprovisioning via Viking programming software
- Built-in high efficiency 4 watt class D amplifier
- Relay for activating door locks, strobe lights, external amplifiers, etc.
- SIP/Multicast: SIP page, SIP page and zoned multicast stream, zoned multicast receive
- Support for access code to prevent unwanted SIP calls
- Line-level audio output for connecting to an external amplifier
- Network remote volume control
- Can drive additional external analog speakers for greater coverage